GPU or MOBO?

[jcr40e]

Build At the moment:
CPU: AMD FX-6100
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8GB 1600Mhz
MOBO: Asus M5A78L-M LX
GPU: Asus NVDIA Geforce 550Ti
PSU: Aerocool StrikeX 600W

 

Question:

1. I'm planning on Replacing my GPU the Asus Nvdia Geforce 550 Ti to ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2GB 256bit,

will my Current Build in-terms of PSU/RAM/MOBO/CPU support the GPU: ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2GB 256bit?

 

2. What would you suggest, should I replace my GPU first or Should I Replace my Mobo from Asus M5A78L-M LX to Asrock 990FX Extreme9.

note: I can only choose 1 option at the moment due to Budget reasons..., either the MOBO or the GPU.
 

[nosirrah123]

I think so

[Wats]

depends on what your goal is.

 

if it is a gaming pc, upgrade your video card first. that'll give the most performance/dolladolla bill

[jcr40e]

If I upgrade my GPU first, will my Current Specifications Handle the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2GB 256bit? in-terms of PSU and MOBO compatibility?

And yes, it is a gaming PC.

[AlwaysFSX]

1. Yup

2. GPU, changing the motherboard won't do much in terms of upgrade-ability unless you plan on getting a more powerful cpu too.

[Imabigmac]

with a new mobo you would gain usb 3.

 

I would say gpu first, having been through a similar situation. I actually still kinda wonder why I even bothered upgrading my mobo in the end. BTW i replaced the gpu months before I upgraded my mobo. 

[Tech_Dreamer]

GPU Definitley! motherboard is a platform providing little or no improvement to components as much significant as compared to a graphics card upgrade!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

graphic ninja

[Hidden Orange]

A new GPU would offer more noticeable performance changes. A new mobo wouldn't be that noticeable unless you're OCing and know the old mobo wasn't that good for OCing. If you do get a new mobo, then you might want to get a new CPU as well. So, wait instead until you can afford a CPU and mobo that offers significant performance increases - like going from a i3 to a i7, not a FX6100 to FX 6300. For now, a new GPU will be a better choice. 

[jcr40e]

Okay I am Set on Upgrading my GPU first, I am also set on Getting the GTX 760 but what Manufacturer should I get?

what would you guys recommend to me, thanks for the replies.

[itsmyjobtoknow]

It depends on how big your PC case is, if anything get an EVGA GTX 760 with the ACX Cooler

[jcr40e]

Owkay, what kind of GPU would you guys recommend me getting, on a Budget of $200 - $270, That will Work on my Current Specifications.