Should i upgrade GPU or CPU

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  1. Plasma

    Plasma One with the trees.

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    Hello, i have noticed my 1 month old pc starting to lag in some games.
    I have a Radeon 7770 1GB SC and a AMD FX 4350.
    Should i upgrade to a AMD FX 6300 or Upgrade my GPU to a GTX 750ti SC, Keep in mind bolth are in my price range.
     
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    #1 Plasma, Mar 9, 2016
  2. Koter

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    Why not save your money and upgrade both?
     
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    #2 Koter, Mar 9, 2016
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  3. B4L

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    Upgrade both. Since I'm too lazy to choose.
     
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    #3 B4L, Mar 9, 2016
  4. NotoriousRebel7474

    NotoriousRebel7474 Forum-Clearing

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    If you had to choose between the gpu and cpu the gpu concerning graphics would probably make you lag you out more; however, just get both since they both appear to be in your price range.
     
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    #4 NotoriousRebel7474, Mar 9, 2016
  5. Hika

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    Yeah, just get both. I have the 6300 and it works like a charm.
     
    #5 Hika, Apr 2, 2016
  6. Machigai

    Machigai Sleeping Is Bliss

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    Plasma asked which one he should get and most replys to this thread are just telling him to get both rip

    follow your heart choose the one you think is needed
     
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    #6 Machigai, Apr 2, 2016
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    So both depend on each other...If you have a bad CPU but amazing GPU, your games won't run as smooth. Its the same way if you have an amazing CPU but bad GPU. I agree with the others, save up and buy both if you can.
     
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    #7 Frisk, Apr 24, 2016
  8. Plasma

    Plasma One with the trees.

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    Ive got the 8600 octa now. Also dual Radeon HD 7770s. Honestly all i needed was a cpu upgrade, the 7770 is still a relevant gpu and its cheap.
     
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    #8 Plasma, Apr 25, 2016
  9. Clorox

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    I would say the cpu, any extra cores it has might help you out frame wise, if you want heart throbbing graphics go with the gpu.
     
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    #9 Clorox, Sep 12, 2016
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    cpu
     
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    #10 Clutch, Sep 13, 2016
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