What to upgrade first?

[FrezBone33]

Hey everyone I have a few questions I'd like some help with...currently I'm running a FX-6300 and a R9 270x.  I'm able to run most games with high settings or above except for the Witcher and GTA V.  I would like to upgrade both my CPU and GPU but my budget can only handle one upgrade at a time.  Ideally I'd like to be able to run GTA V with the details on high because I can't do it now due to VRam limitations (2GB).  I'm never quite sure what gets stressed more my CPU or GPU on other games...I'm kind of a noob so any help would be appreciated,  Just some suggestions what to tackle first.  Just wanted to add I'm perfectly fine gaming in 1080 on one screen.  I was looking at the GTX 900 series but the new RX 480 looks promising too,  I;m not tied to the green team or red team, just want good value.

 

 

[Vercii]

4 minutes ago, FrezBone33 said:

Hey everyone I have a few questions I'd like some help with...currently I'm running a FX-6300 and a R9 270x.  I'm able to run most games with high settings or above except for the Witcher and GTA V.  I would like to upgrade both my CPU and GPU but my budget can only handle one upgrade at a time.  Ideally I'd like to be able to run GTA V with the details on high because I can't do it now due to VRam limitations (2GB).  I'm never quite sure what gets stressed more my CPU or GPU on other games...I'm kind of a noob so any help would be appreciated,  Just some suggestions what to tackle first.

 

I'd say CPU but then that's a brand new motherboard too. 

[Clonzoo]

Your CPU is rather old and its indeed time for something new. I don't think however your cpu is causing any issues during gaming. So for gaming getting a new GPU will most likely help. But there's always the risk of bottlenecks. But I have no experience with that CPU and can only look at the numbers. So I guess you will have to wait until someone who know's their shit replies. But just strictly speaking from the numbers the GPU should be whats causing the issues, and I guess this benchmark verify my claim

But as I said I am not sure..

[Goldensapling]

Pick up an i5 and a RX 480

i5 4460 + cheap mobo would probably be around $250

 

[FrezBone33]

I can upgrade my CPU to something like an FX 8350 without upgrading my MOBO.

[Xaring]

Nah dont, you'll run into the basically same bottleneck problems with the 8350 than the 6300, the single core performance of both is similar. Grab a decent GPU now and upgrade your CPU when you can. Id wait for the 480 to hit the market and for decent benchmarks of the 1070/480 to be avaliable

[FrezBone33]

2 minutes ago, Xaring said:

Nah dont, you'll run into the basically same bottleneck problems with the 8350 than the 6300, the single core performance of both is similar. Grab a decent GPU now and upgrade your CPU when you can. Id wait for the 480 to hit the market and for decent benchmarks of the 1070/480 to be avaliable

That $200 price tag on that RX is too hard to ignore but I'll wait until I see some benchmarks for sure.  So you think I should avoid another FX chip?  This is where my noobness comes out.  I guess I'll look at Intel and save some cash for an upgrade to one of those.

[Xaring]

They are both something like 4 years old... THey are very old tech-wise.

[FrezBone33]

Thanks for the responses.  Definitely something to think about.

[Matias_Chambers]

I would say your CPU first because if you do get a new GPU, your FX 6300 will bottleneck it. Get something like an i5 6500. You will also need to a new mobo and RAM. http://pcpartpicker.com/list/VMDd3C 

[Devin92]

Ur CPU shouldn't have huge bottleneck issue. 6300 should be able to handle 1080P gaming. (even if bottleneck happens u will still be able to have a improvement in graphic with new GPU, and then change CPU+mobo later). Wait for rx480 to be out and change ur GPU first. Do NOT upgrade 6300 to 8350, that is a waste of money.

[FrezBone33]

So I think I'll wait for the RX 480 benchmarks and go from there.  Then save for an Intel CPU. Thank you very much.