CPU vs GPU

[Fuzzipeach]

Hi,

I'm currently building my first gaming PC by am a bit constrained when it comes to money so I need to either skimp on the CPU or the GPU. As such I can either get a i5 4960k cpu with an EVGA ssc 960, or a i5 4460 cpu with an EVGA sc 970. Which of the two do you suggest and what are the benefits. 

 

PS: I am using a MSI Z97 PC mate for my mobo and a 600w power supply.

PPS: No I cannot wait and save up for a 4690k and 970 at once.

PPPS: I tend to play alot of games like Rust that aren't completely optimized yet and also wish to record gameplay through shadowplay. 

 

Thanks

[ThatOneRussian]

4460 with a 390

[P e r s e p h o n e]

You would yield more FPS by buying better GPUs than getting the same CPU with higher clock frequency, so i5 4460 & 970. Besides you can OC that 4460 by increasing B-CLK should you choose; I don't recommend it. Besides past a certain CLK rate it hardly matters.

[Interfectorem]

The i5-4460 & GTX 970 combo will give you more performance over the i5-4690K & GTX 960 combo. Definitely go with the i5-4460 & GTX 970.

[incarnate]

The 4460 is a great gaming cpu. Get it. But I'd recommend an r9 390 instead of a 970. It performs a bit better. But definitely get the best gpu you can.