CPU vs GPU / More FPS

[vohh]

I currently have a 60hz monitor and I want to upgrade to a 144hz monitor.  My only issue is I get around 70 - 130 fps in csgo/tf2 with my current PC.  I figure I need to upgrade my specs to  get 144hz. I don't know whether CPUs or GPUs affect FPS more or it is balanced between both.

 

Current Specs

CPU Intel - Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor

GPU MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB

 

GPU must be from Nvidia because I use Shadowplay and plan on keeping it that way.

[glitchmaster0001]

sell the GTX 1050ti and get a GTX 1060. Then you will see the frame rates increase drastically 

[vohh]

1 hour ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

get a GTX 1060 and you will see the frame rates increase drastically 

any specific model that you recommend?

[glitchmaster0001]

Just now, Kikouda said:

any specific model that you recommend?

EVGA GTX 1060 SC. get the 3GB model if you don't want to spend more than $200 and the 6GB model if you are willing to pay an extra $50. Note that the 6GB model is faster than the gimped out 3GB model, but don't mistake the 3GB model for a slouch because it ain't either. 

[Himommies]

4 minutes ago, Kikouda said:

any specific model that you recommend?

I fyou can wait wait for the 580s to come back in stock

[glitchmaster0001]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

I fyou can wait wait for the 580s to come back in stock

OP says that he needs shadow play so going team red isnt an option for him 

[Himommies]

Just now, glitchmaster0001 said:

OP says that he needs shadow play so going team red isnt an option for him 

Oh well just turn down the settings or like @glitchmaster0001 said get a 1060>I don't know too much about CS:GO but It think a cpu upgrade would be better if that's the only game you play

[vohh]

2 hours ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

EVGA GTX 1060 SC. get the 3GB model if you don't want to spend more than $200 and the 6GB model if you are willing to pay an extra $50. Note that the 6GB model is faster than the gimped out 3GB model, but don't mistake the 3GB model for a slouch because it ain't either. 

That looks like exactly what I need!  Thank you for the quick and direct response.

[glitchmaster0001]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Oh well just turn down the settings or like @glitchmaster0001 said get a 1060>I don't know too much about CS:GO but It think a cpu upgrade would be better if that's the only game you play

nah the source 2 engine would run fine on a skylake i5, the 1050ti isn't a very powerful card so upgrading to a beefier card will yield higher frame rates. 

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, glitchmaster0001 said:

nah the source 2 engine would run fine on a skylake i5, the 1050ti isn't a very powerful card so upgrading to a beefier card will yield higher frame rates. 

Cs:go is really cpu intensive right.That i5 isn't really good but your right a GPU upgrade would eb more beneficial in a lot more areas

[glitchmaster0001]

Just now, Himommies said:

Cs:go is really cpu intensive right

yes, but a skylake i5 is still very recent, and has very potent IPC. my old X58 xeon setup ran CSGO with 200 FPS on maxed out settings when paired with a good GPU. and X58 is almost 10 years old now. So you can guess that it's very outdated in terms of IPC.