GPU or CPU

[Jsb2candyman]

When trying to go through games smoothly and be able to play any game, with pretty decent settings ex(Fortnite Epic Settings), would I have to upgrade GPU or CPU, also when upgrading, how willl I know if that would fit my pc or not, wouldnt want to buy one, and have to send it back due to it being to big/small for my motherboard.

 

[JellyPerson]

GPU - don't worry if it fits in your mobo or not, they all do
CPU - what cpu is in your mobo right now

 

[snails1221]

It really depends on the game, some are more cpu intensive while others are more gpu intensive. What are your current specs?

 

[RedBlueGreen]

GPU assuming you have a decent CPU. You can have a GTX 1080 Ti but if you have a really underpowered CPU it'll bottleneck the GPU.

 

[Jsb2candyman]

It really depends on the game, some are more cpu intensive while others are more gpu intensive. What are your current specs?

GPU - don't worry if it fits in your mobo or not, they all do
CPU - what cpu is in your mobo right now

https://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWE...ive-Windows-10-Home-Monitor-Included/35119953

 

[snails1221]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWE...ive-Windows-10-Home-Monitor-Included/35119953

Your cpu is fine for now. If I where you I'd buy a GTX 1050ti or AMD equivalent and stick it in there.

 

[RedBlueGreen]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWE...ive-Windows-10-Home-Monitor-Included/35119953

I'd say GPU then. I have the FX-6350 and it does alright. I play games on whatever the fastest settings are for me though. If that means low @ 1080p I'll take it. I have a pretty outdated Gigabyte GTX 650 Ti .

 

[Jsb2candyman]

Your cpu is fine for now. If I where you I'd buy a GTX 1050ti or AMD equivalent and stick it in there.

What do you mean, AMD equivalent? Like what would that be

 

[RedBlueGreen]

What do you mean, AMD equivalent? Like what would that be

RX570 apparently. Keep in mind that GPU prices are inflated because of crypto currency mining.

 

[Jsb2candyman]

What do you mean, AMD equivalent? Like what would that be

GTX are really

RX570 apparently. Keep in mind that GPU prices are inflated because of crypto currency mining.

300$, I cant do It, ima just buy the GTX rn. What will I do with the one I have right now?

 

[RyanTheArchivist]

When trying to go through games smoothly and be able to play any game, with pretty decent settings ex(Fortnite Epic Settings), would I have to upgrade GPU or CPU, also when upgrading, how willl I know if that would fit my pc or not, wouldnt want to buy one, and have to send it back due to it being to big/small for my motherboard.

I would suggest GPU but wait a few weeks its predicted GPU prices will drop 40% soon

 

[migles]

GPU - don't worry if it fits in your mobo or not, they all do

my big ass gpu doesn't fit every case however

 

[Jsb2candyman]

I would suggest GPU but wait a few weeks its predicted GPU prices will drop 40% soon

Can do.

 

[RedBlueGreen]

GTX are really

300$, I cant do It, ima just buy the GTX rn. What will I do with the one I have right now?

A genuine GTX 1050 Ti will probably still cost a bit. There are a bunch of scams GPUs on eBay so be wary of that. If you get scammed you can often get a full refund. Sometimes you even get to keep the card, and sometimes you do get a card worth the price you paid even if it's not what you were expecting. Of course scam GPUs are flashed read as the card they're represented as, so a misrepresented 2 GB DDR5 card might show as GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB DRR5 but will run into a lot of issues, especially if a game isn't properly compatible or it tries to go over 2 GB of memory.

If you ditch the current GPU keep it around for another PC build, sell it, or give it to a friend.

For now just play games with low or medium settings. I find 30 FPS completely playable myself as long as there's no stutter. I'd rather a solid locked 30 than bouncing around from 40 to up to 60 constantly.

 

[snails1221]

Oh, if you have the money right now this is a pretty good deal
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-ar...aphics-card-black-red/6202779.p?skuId=6202779

 

[Jsb2candyman]

Oh, if you have the money right now this is a pretty good deal
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-ar...aphics-card-black-red/6202779.p?skuId=6202779

I only have 200$ thats the thing

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Oh, if you have the money right now this is a pretty good deal
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-ar...aphics-card-black-red/6202779.p?skuId=6202779

I have 180$ can you help me find an upgrade and link it?

 

[snails1221]

I only have 200$ thats the thing

You could try hunting around Craigslist, an irl friend found a listing for a GTX 1060 6gb for 300$ and was able to haggle the price down to 200$ last weekend. You could also try your luck on an eBay auction.

 

[Jsb2candyman]

You could try hunting around Craigslist, an irl friend found a listing for a GTX 1060 6gb for 300$ and was able to haggle the price down to 200$ last weekend. You could also try your luck on an eBay auction.

You see, I am just a gamer, I bough a prebuild computer because I know nothing NOTHING about computer builds/ interior, If I were to do that I would not know what GPU's are downgrades, upgrades, sidegrades or what have you. I wouldnt know what is a rip off or if im being scammed, thats how much of a fresh meat I am.

 

[snails1221]

I only have 200$ thats the thing

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I have 180$ can you help me find an upgrade and link it?

You see, I am just a gamer, I bough a prebuild computer because I know nothing NOTHING about computer builds/ interior, If I were to do that I would not know what GPU's are downgrades, upgrades, sidegrades or what have you. I wouldnt know what is a rip off or if im being scammed, thats how much of a fresh meat I am.

Yeah, I"ll make sure to look around once I finish up what I'm doing right now.

 

[Jsb2candyman]

Yeah, I"ll make sure to look around once I finish up what I'm doing right now.

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