I have a question and possibly a suggestion.
I have a question and possibly a suggestion.
Hello, I’m looking to improve my setup but have a key concern. I currently have an i5-4670 with 12GB DDR3 RAM at 1400MHz and a GTX 1050. I’m considering swapping the 1050 for an Intel Core i5-10400F, paired with G.Skill Aegis 16GB DDR4 RAM (2 modules, 8GB each, 3000MHz) and an MSI B460M PRO-VDH Wi-Fi motherboard that supports Intel 1200 socket. The total comes to around 310 euros in my country. Someone suggested I could gain about 10 frames per second if I made these changes, arguing it’s better than just getting a GTX 1650 and keeping the i5-4670—especially for smoother gaming performance.
Using a tool called “How many fps” helped me understand the situation better. Based on that, I think investing in a new CPU, RAM, and motherboard would be more beneficial than upgrading just the GPU. However, I’m not sure if the CPU will become a bottleneck with the current setup.
What should I do? What’s the real deal here? Which option gives me more FPS? And could you suggest some affordable choices within my 300 euro budget?
In most titles you’re likely constrained by your GPU, even with an older i5 4670. The 10400F offers a notable boost that goes beyond just frame rates. For instance, if you use an SSD, you’ll likely experience quicker load times since your i5 4670 is probably at full capacity during startup. You may also see faster installation of games and applications, as much of the process involves unpacking files, and the 10400F handles decompression more efficiently. If you choose this path, opt for a B560 board rather than a B460, because the latter’s chipset limits RAM overclocking—so DDR4-3000 will only run at DDR4-2666 speeds on a B460. However, with a B560 or Z490/Z590, you can fully utilize your RAM speeds.