Upgrade Path

[PolishXlion]

Hey guys, not 100% sure I posted in the right section, please inform me if it's incorrect. So I already ahve a build but I am planning to get an upgrade and I just can't decide.

 

So this is my rig right now

 

CPU: AMD fx 4130

MOBO: Gigabyte 990 fxa UD3

RAM: Goodram 2X4 1333MHz

GPU: MSI GTX 770

SSD: None

HDD:Seagate Barracuda

PSU: Bequiet 600W

CASE:Zalman z11 Plus

CPU Cooler:Stock

 

With this in mind I want to upgrade the CPU (And maybe a mOBO with this), get an SSD, and get a nice cooler.

 

Now for CPU I am debating between the AMD fx 8320 and and Intel G3258 (I need to change my MOBO for that)

 

For SSD I was looking and Kingston and Samsung (120gb) 

 

For the CPU cooler I can't decide between a Cooler MAster Hyper 212 Evo or Cooler Master T4 or just going  with a All in one water cooler like the H80i.

 

Recentlyu I have been playing: CSGO, Arma 2(This is where the lag occurs), and I have been wanting to play MEtro Last light but my CPU is too weak.

 

Thanks for all the replies.

[VioDuskar]

metro LL is a pretty intense game. check benchmarks on your 770 before you call weaksauce on your CPU. (IDK which it stresses more)

if you want to save money go with the fx8320.

 

i'd suggest a samsung SSD over kingston.

[DimasRMDO]

Upgrade the CPU first like you said, it's too weak (I'd go with FX-8350/8320 if I were you) although if you switch to Intel you have better upgrade path (G3258 is a downgrade) but you'll have to change the Motherboard which can cost more.

[Lolzious]

Go for the 8320.

The Pentium would almost be a downgrade, and you have to buy a motherboard..

[PolishXlion]

Go for the 8320.

The Pentium would almost be a downgrade, and you have to buy a motherboard..

 

The prices in Poland are wack, it actually costs me 75 zl (25 us dolllars) more to get the intel and a decent mobo.

 

Upgrade the CPU first like you said, it's too weak (I'd go with FX-8350/8320 if I were you) although if you switch to Intel you have better upgrade path (G3258 is a downgrade) but you'll have to change the Motherboard which can cost more.

 

I thought that with an OC the G3258 is an upgrade. (Small but nontheless) but thanks for replying. 8320 and OC that or just an 8350?

 

metro LL is a pretty intense game. check benchmarks on your 770 before you call weaksauce on your CPU. (IDK which it stresses more)

if you want to save money go with the fx8320.

 

i'd suggest a samsung SSD over kingston.

The 770 holds up decently, not full setting but decent setting. I only have a 1080 monitor so it isn't that bad. I almost 100% know it's the CPU, it's thje weakest part of the build and it shows on the tests.

[DimasRMDO]

I thought that with an OC the G3258 is an upgrade. (Small but nontheless) but thanks for replying. 8320 and OC that or just an 8350?

Up to you, if you get FX-8350 overclocked it's faster than overclocked FX-8320. Well, G3258 has strong single core performance but I'm talking about the overall performance here. I recommend getting aftermarket cooler as soon as you can, its stock cooler can be loud.

[s3ns3]

well if you play arma and those type of games you wont see improvements with any amd. i suggest you sell what you have now and buy i5+cheap mobo. you do have a good mobo so you can get a good price on it.

[PolishXlion]

Up to you, if you get FX-8350 overclocked it's faster than overclocked FX-8320. Well, G3258 has strong single core performance but I'm talking about the overall performance here. I recommend getting aftermarket cooler as soon as you can, its stock cooler can be loud.

I listed a couple of coolers, which one would you recommend?

 

well if you play arma and those type of games you wont see improvements with any amd. i suggest you sell what you have now and buy i5+cheap mobo. you do have a good mobo so you can get a good price on it.

Selling in Poland? Nah. You can get 80 bucks for everything. I wouldn't sell.

[DimasRMDO]

I listed a couple of coolers, which one would you recommend?

I'd recommend Cooler Master 212 Evo or Noctua NH-D15 (if fan cooled) if liquid cooler I'd recommend Corsair H80i or H100i.

[PolishXlion]

I'd recommend Cooler Master 212 Evo or Noctua NH-D15 (if fan cooled) if liquid cooler I'd recommend Corsair H80i or H100i.

 

I have heard the Cooler Master T4 is like a newer hyper 212 evo, do you know if this is true?