Hi so I'm wanting to upgrade my computer but I can really only afford to upgrade either my CPU or my GPU. I know I could probably split my budget and upgrade them both, but I feel like then I would end up buying two mid-range pieces that I would then have to upgrade again in the future. (I would rather go all out on one piece at a time.)
My price range is about $300-$400, and I'm not sure whether to upgrade my CPU or GPU. I pretty much only play tf2 but I want to eventually be able to stream. (and also get 300+ fps in team fights)
My Current Build:
AMD FX6300
Radeon R7 260x 2GB
8GB RAM
MSI 970A-G43 Mobo
I currently get about 250 idle fps while nothing is happening in game and about 100-150 during team fights. (with an fps cfg) Also I can't even consider streaming.
I'm not really knowledgeable about the current best bang-for-your-buck parts on the market so any advice on parts I could look at would be really appreciated. :)
Hi so I'm wanting to upgrade my computer but I can really only afford to upgrade either my CPU or my GPU. I know I could probably split my budget and upgrade them both, but I feel like then I would end up buying two mid-range pieces that I would then have to upgrade again in the future. (I would rather go all out on one piece at a time.)
My price range is about $300-$400, and I'm not sure whether to upgrade my CPU or GPU. I pretty much only play tf2 but I want to eventually be able to stream. (and also get 300+ fps in team fights)
My Current Build:
AMD FX6300
Radeon R7 260x 2GB
8GB RAM
MSI 970A-G43 Mobo
I currently get about 250 idle fps while nothing is happening in game and about 100-150 during team fights. (with an fps cfg) Also I can't even consider streaming.
I'm not really knowledgeable about the current best bang-for-your-buck parts on the market so any advice on parts I could look at would be really appreciated. :)
http://www.teamfortress.tv/12714/pc-build-thread
Cpu. Source games are definitely more CPU intensive. I would recommend an 8320 or 8350, but don't get greedy and buy something that will run too hot. I use to be a huge AMD fanboy, but my computer with an AMD cpu (FX 9370) recently died from overheating too often, so beware of that.
Cpu. Source games are definitely more CPU intensive. I would recommend an 8320 or 8350, but don't get greedy and buy something that will run too hot. I use to be a huge AMD fanboy, but my computer with an AMD cpu (FX 9370) recently died from overheating too often, so beware of that.
StevieCpu. Source games are definitely more CPU intensive. I would recommend an 8320 or 8350, but don't get greedy and buy something that will run too hot. I use to be a huge AMD fanboy, but my computer with an AMD cpu (FX 9370) recently died from overheating too often, so beware of that.
heh theres no point of getting amd... except if ur not planning on ryzen(doesnt heat up like olds AMDs xD), but intel still gives more fps in anything thats not dx12... so most reasonable thing would be getting i5 for cpu
[quote=Stevie]Cpu. Source games are definitely more CPU intensive. I would recommend an 8320 or 8350, but don't get greedy and buy something that will run too hot. I use to be a huge AMD fanboy, but my computer with an AMD cpu (FX 9370) recently died from overheating too often, so beware of that.[/quote]
heh theres no point of getting amd... except if ur not planning on ryzen(doesnt heat up like olds AMDs xD), but intel still gives more fps in anything thats not dx12... so most reasonable thing would be getting i5 for cpu
http://www.teamfortress.tv/12714/pc-build-thread
Definitely CPU upgrade, GPU is good enough for TF2.
You will also need a new mobo. AM3 is dead. If you decide to buy a 5 years old CPU (83xx) you absolutely deserve the terrible performance you'll get (well not worse than now, just exactly the same).
Also DDR3 is dead. So you new need RAM as well.
If you just want more fps in TF2 get an i3-7100 or better.
For streaming an i5 probably won't cut it. You can't really afford an i7 + mobo + RAM, unless you're willing to buy used or get an older one to be able to keep your RAM.
New AMD CPUs are a thing now, so if you can wait a bit you can probably get a 6 core with SMT + mobo + RAM for <=400$, but you would definitely be able to get a 4 core with SMT. That should allow you to stream comfortably.
http://www.teamfortress.tv/12714/pc-build-thread
Definitely CPU upgrade, GPU is good enough for TF2.
You will also need a new mobo. AM3 is dead. If you decide to buy a 5 years old CPU (83xx) you absolutely deserve the terrible performance you'll get (well not worse than now, just exactly the same).
Also DDR3 is dead. So you new need RAM as well.
If you just want more fps in TF2 get an i3-7100 or better.
For streaming an i5 probably won't cut it. You can't really afford an i7 + mobo + RAM, unless you're willing to buy used or get an older one to be able to keep your RAM.
New AMD CPUs are a thing now, so if you can wait a bit you can probably get a 6 core with SMT + mobo + RAM for <=400$, but you would definitely be able to get a 4 core with SMT. That should allow you to stream comfortably.