Quick question.

[PCHelp2015]

Okay if I'm wrong throughout any of this please let me know.

The main game I play on PC is CSGO, which I'm told is more dependent on your CPU (rather than your GFX card).

Also: When I have my dual-monitors on, my computer tends to become really laggy/slow - because a component of my PC can't handle it.

 

In order to improve my FPS on CSGO, and stop my laggy computer (when dual-monitors are connected), should I improve my CPU or GFX card.

 

I'm using integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400)
CPU: Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40 GHz

 

Thanks!

[79wjd]

What CPU and GPU do you have? 

[PCHelp2015]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

What CPU and GPU do you have? 

Yeah, just realised. I kinda messed this post up. I'm using integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400)
CPU: Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40 GHz

[machooper9]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

What CPU and GPU do you have? 

Yeah man, we are going to need to know your specs before being able to help at all

[79wjd]

4 minutes ago, PCHelp2015 said:

Yeah, just realised. I kinda messed this post up. I'm using integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400)
CPU: Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40 GHz

Upgrade the GPU, an i3 is more than enough for CSGO. 

[PCHelp2015]

1 minute ago, machooper9 said:

Yeah man, we are going to need to know your specs before being able to help at all

Sorry, I'll add it to the post now.

[machooper9]

Just now, PCHelp2015 said:

Yeah, just realised. I kinda messed this post up. I'm using integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400)
CPU: Intel Core i3 4130 @ 3.40 GHz

This is probably the bottleneck, while I guess technically CS:GO may use more CPU than GPU, the dual monitor and running CS may be the issue on the 4400 Intel HD, maybe try lowering the in game settings

[TidaLWaveZ]

Buy a non integrated GPU.

[PCHelp2015]

Just now, TidaLWaveZ said:

Buy a non integrated GPU.

I've had the R9 380 4gb recommended to me, I've always though there'd be no point purchasing due to the only game I play being CSGO. What do you think? I'm guessing it'll also improve my overall PC performance?

[79wjd]

3 minutes ago, PCHelp2015 said:

I've had the R9 380 4gb recommended to me, I've always though there'd be no point purchasing due to the only game I play being CSGO. What do you think? I'm guessing it'll also improve my overall PC performance?

A GPU will increase gaming performance. It doesn't have much impact on general pc performance. An R9 380 would be overkill -- something like an R7 260x would be more geared to handling CSGO, but a 380 is a better value and will give you better performance in any other games you may decide you want to play. 

[machooper9]

Yeah man buy a dedicated GPU shouldn't need a too expensive one for CS as it is quite a forgiving game as far as hardware is concerned 

[TidaLWaveZ]

20 minutes ago, PCHelp2015 said:

I've had the R9 380 4gb recommended to me, I've always though there'd be no point purchasing due to the only game I play being CSGO. What do you think? I'm guessing it'll also improve my overall PC performance?

 

Like mentioned above, if you're just about CS:GO you won't need that much video card(R9 380).  If you plan on having a decent GPU and will play other games that are a little more demanding, then sure go for a 380.  If not, grab something around the 950 area or maybe a last generation video card like a 750ti or even an R7 250.

 

The GPU will give you a little better performance here and there, but won't vastly change performance in basic applications.

[machooper9]

For example I have a Radeon HD 7950 and run CS:GO at about 230fps more or less depending on map