What should I upgrade ?

[Killer24nl]

So I want to upgrade my pc.

The main thing I do with my pc are gaming, editing and rendering.

My current specs:

Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 965

Graphic card: Sapphire HD 7850 2GB OC

Motherboard: Asus M4A77D

RAM: 8GB 800MHz

Should I just go for a whole New build or is upgrading one part enough to see a big chance.

The reason I'm asking this is Because I'm thinking of just upgrading everything except for the graphics card. Or just only buy a new card. Idk anymore..

[007agentHP]

whole new build. if you're getting the frames you want, keep the gpu and re build the system. if not, then complete rebuild

[Revel]

Agreed with above, keep GPU for the time being and upgrade the rest! If you need help with a build I am sure that someone will help you with it

[Killer24nl]

Thanks for the replies , I love the community. Basicely, if I would upgrade to a asus ranger VII, a I5 4690k or I7 4790k and 16GB 2400Mhz ram, would That be a good solution?

Thanks again

[007agentHP]

for gaming get the i5 4690k and 8 GB ram.

[Killer24nl]

for gaming get the i5 4690k and 8 GB ram.

Ah I see, but about the I5 4690k, isn't a 4790K much better for rendering?

Thanks

[Revel]

Ah I see, but about the I5 4690k, isn't a 4790K much better for rendering?

Thanks

 

Yes is is because of the hyper-threading. Basically, i5 are great for gaming and small video editing etc.., i7 is great for gaming and higher tier video editing, photoshop, 3d modelling etc.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Ah I see, but about the I5 4690k, isn't a 4790K much better for rendering?

Thanks

If you're going to render frequently (ahem @thekeemo) then get the best CPU you can afford as well as the best GPU for video rendering.

[thekeemo]

If you're going to render frequently (ahem @thekeemo) then get the best CPU you can afford as well as the best GPU for video rendering.

I really should have gotten the 5960x and cancelled any notions of charity too late now