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Good evening LinusTech community!

 

As it is my first post, I'd like to say "Hello" to all of you. Hope you're having a good time!.

 

Currently I am thinking of upgrading something on my rig, but I am not quite sure what. I am stuck between a new CPU and a new graphics card. 

 

Currently I run:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K @ 3.40 GHz

GPU: nVidia Geforce GTX 660 Ti, 4GB.

 

The rig still runs fine (games and other programs run smoothly), but I do expect this system to show it's age soon. 

 

If you really had to, what would you upgrade? Would you get a new CPU (if so, which one?) or a new GPU (if so, which one?)?

 

Cheers,

 

Hatchet

 

PS: forgive me for the lack of more information, as I am currently unsure what else I could include here.

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I would go with a new GPU, since the CPU still packs quite a punch, you could always overclock it too. But I would upgrade to a newer GPU like a GTX 970 or if you want to wait for AMD's R9 300 series which are coming I believe early next year.

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Welcome to the forum!

 

I would upgrade the GPU since that CPU is still very powerful.

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Thanks for the fast replies.

 

I'd like to stick with nVidia, as I was born and raised with it (sort of). Any preferences in a manufacturer then? Mine is from EVGA, but I've heard that things like MSI are better at cooling, making it more easy for the GPU to squeeze out more power.

 

Cheers,

Hatchet

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Thanks for the fast replies.

 

I'd like to stick with nVidia, as I was born and raised with it (sort of). Any preferences in a manufacturer then? Mine is from EVGA, but I've heard that things like MSI are better at cooling, making it more easy for the GPU to squeeze out more power.

 

Cheers,

Hatchet

Gigabyte, MSI, Asus (to a point), EVGA. All are good. Right now EVGA makes killer 970s so go for that.

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Definitely GPU, That CPU is just one gen old and not much has happened in terms of performance. I think the 4690k is like ~10% more powerful? The GPU side on the other hand have had alot happening. A 970 would probably be my choice at this time. Hope it helps

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Alright folks, thanks for the advice! Think I'll start saving for a new GPU (GTX 970) then.

 

Bacon for everyone!

 

Cheers,

Hatchet

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Alright folks, thanks for the advice! Think I'll start saving for a new GPU (GTX 970) then.

 

Bacon for everyone!

 

Cheers,

Hatchet

Remember that new GPUs could come soon! Maybe tomorrow the GTX 970 is not the king of GPUs anymore, so keep saving but make some good research before spending.

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SSDs, or more SSDs.

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Assuming this is for gaming, I'd swap out the 660 with a Asus Strix 970, as the CPU will be fine for a little longer, and CPUs don't do a lot of work for games, just sending info to the GPU to process.

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Assuming this is for gaming, I'd swap out the 660 with a Asus Strix 970, as the CPU will be fine for a little longer, and CPUs don't do a lot of work for games, just sending info to the GPU to process.

Msi's 970 is better imo. Comparable cooling at a lower price.

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Good evening LinusTech community!

 

As it is my first post, I'd like to say "Hello" to all of you. Hope you're having a good time!.

 

Currently I am thinking of upgrading something on my rig, but I am not quite sure what. I am stuck between a new CPU and a new graphics card. 

 

Currently I run:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K @ 3.40 GHz

GPU: nVidia Geforce GTX 660 Ti, 4GB.

 

The rig still runs fine (games and other programs run smoothly), but I do expect this system to show it's age soon. 

 

If you really had to, what would you upgrade? Would you get a new CPU (if so, which one?) or a new GPU (if so, which one?)?

 

Cheers,

 

Hatchet

 

PS: forgive me for the lack of more information, as I am currently unsure what else I could include here.

I would get a new GPU but wait till the Christmas sales start, if u live in Australia there is a place called PCCG and they have some good deals

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Msi's 970 is better imo. Comparable cooling at a lower price.

If you use your computer for more than just gaming the 0 rpm features on the strix are pretty invaluable. 

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The MSI has a much higher power limit than the STRIX so if you can get past the ugly red colors then its a great pick. It also turns off the fans on idle.

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The MSI has a much higher power limit than the STRIX so if you can get past the ugly red colors then its a great pick. It also turns off the fans on idle.

i happen to find the design sexy as a mofo. That dragon tho

Cpu: Intel i5 4690k l Mobo: msi z97 pcmate l GPU: MSI Gtx 970 4gb OC l PSU: CM V550 l RAM: RipJaws 8gb l Case: NZXT H440 l Cooling: CM Hyper 212x l Storage: Crucial mx100 128gb ssd l OS: Windows 7 l Keyboard: CM storm quickfire ultimate(Blue) l Mouse: Razor Mamba l Display: Some shitty samsung monitor

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