Upgrade CPU or GPU?
Upgrade CPU or GPU?
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“I’m experiencing significantly lower frame rates than I expected with my new computer. Previously, I was running an Intel Pentium G3220, but the upgraded Intel Core i3-4130m is actually causing worse performance. My PC seems to be bottlenecking.
Specifically, I have:
* GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics card
* Intel Core i3-4130 processor
* 8GB of RAM
* Asus H87 Pro motherboard
Given these specs, what should I upgrade first to improve my gaming performance?”
The text describes a user’s gaming setup and their experiences playing Fortnite, focusing on frame rates (FPS) and potential issues like stuttering and input lag. The user details their current hardware – a Phenom II 940 CPU with an GTX 770 video card – and the FPS they achieve in Fortnite at different settings. They highlight inconsistencies between perceived FPS and actual performance, suggesting that even though the game displays 60fps, it might feel more like 30fps due to stuttering and input lag. The user also suggests disabling v-sync as a potential solution.
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This response discusses optimizing gaming performance, focusing on the interplay between components like the CPU, GPU (specifically mentioning 780/970), and system power supply (PSU). It emphasizes the importance of considering factors beyond just the graphics card, such as the CPU's speed and core count, and how these impact overall game performance. A key point is that a low-end dual-core CPU paired with a faster GPU can limit potential gains – highlighting the need to match components appropriately. The text also stresses the importance of PSU capacity and PCI-E connector availability to support higher-performance graphics cards. Ultimately, it advises considering a larger investment in a new motherboard and PSU if upgrading significantly to unlock true gaming performance, particularly when starting with a weaker CPU configuration like a 2500 MHz dual-core processor.
gamertanish :
peterp01 :
Isn't that a mobile processor? Are we talking about a laptop here?
If not please provide make and model # of motherboard.
My motherboard is the Asus H87 Pro
Strange I don't see your CPU on this motherboards support list... Are you sure your CPU is i3-3120m?
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H87...pDesk_CPU/
peterp01 :
gamertanish :
peterp01 :
Isn't that a mobile processor? Are we talking about a laptop here?
If not please provide make and model # of motherboard.
My motherboard is the Asus H87 Pro
Strange I don't see your CPU on this motherboards support list... Are you sure your CPU is i3-3120m?
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H87...pDesk_CPU/
Sorry i meant i3-4130
Your CPU and GPU suck pretty bad, but I’d suggest upgrading to a RX 570 and then something like a ryzen 5 1600
Your system is a budget rig and it is a few years old. The bottleneck is just the weakest link, and you really dont have a bottleneck because all of the hardware is fairly weak.
Not sure what your budget is, but a used 4770 would drop into your mobo with no problem and you would have a decent CPU. But then you would have a bottleneck because your GPU would be a little weak. For a GPU I would look at a RX 580 8gb. Those can be found new for under $200.
If you go with the 580 and keep the 4130, then your CPU will hold you back. So it is kinda a catch 22. If you dont upgrade both, something will be held back.
Here is a good price for a used 4770.
Here is a good price for a rx580
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qnd8vV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qnd8vV/by_merchant/
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS Black Core Edition Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 18:50 EST-0500
If you buy both of those you will have a solid mid-range system that can play any AAA game at high settings.
What “bottlenecking” is caused by is the slowest part of your PC. So lets say you get that 1050Ti. Since your CPU is on the low end you most likely will not see any FPS increase. If you do it would only be a few FPS. This is because the CPU can no longer keep up with the GPU. You will also run into the same problem if you upgrade the CPU and not the GPU.
Your system is a budget rig and it is a few years old. The weakest link is just the weakest link, and you really don’t have a bottleneck because all of the hardware is fairly weak. Not sure what your budget is, but a used 4770 would drop into your mobo with no problem and you would have a decent CPU. But then you would have a bottleneck because your GPU would be a little weak. For a GPU I would look at a RX 580 8gb. Those can be found new for under $200. If you go with the 580 and keep the 4130, then your CPU will hold you back. So it is kinda a catch 22. If you don’t upgrade both, something will be held back. Here is a good price for a used 4770. Here is a good price for a rx580 PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qnd8vV Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qnd8vV/by_merchant/ Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS Black Core Edition Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg) Total: $179.99 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 18:50 EST-0500 If you buy both of those you will have a solid mid-range system that can play any AAA game at high settings. Thank you, another question Does bottlenecking affect FPS? like if I upgraded my GPU to a 1050 ti (my friend has 1050 thats supports my motherboard) will my fps increase or decrease? and What does bottlenecking do to the pc? What “bottlenecking” is caused by is the slowest part of your PC. So lets say you get that 1050Ti. Since your CPU is on the low end you most likely will not see any FPS increase. If you do it would only be a few FPS. This is because the CPU can no longer keep up with the GPU. You will also run into the same problem if you upgrade the CPU and not the GPU. Ohh, now I understand. Thank you so much
Your i3 CPU should be a better than the Pentium G3220 you use to have....
I'm running a Phenom II 940 CPU with at GTX 770 video card and can play most AAA games well enough at 1080p with lower settings... I guess the question is what FPS are you getting in what game/setting?