Should I get another GPU or a new CPU?

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  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 10
       #1

    Should I get another GPU or a new CPU?


    I have a $180 to spend on an upgrade. I am thinking about either upgrading my FX-6300 to a FX-8350 OR get another HD 7870 and run crossfire with my current 7870 card.

    Which would be better or do you have a better idea?



    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    What`s the purpose of the upgrade ?

    Are you having any specific issues ?

    I`d spend it on an SSD

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147248

    or

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2W01ER1580
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  3. Posts : 27
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    To achieve higher performance in games.
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  4. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #4

    Then I`d go with another card.
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  5. Posts : 6,741
    W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
       #5

    The performance increase between an FX-6300 and an FX-8350 in gaming would be negligible at best.
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  6. Posts : 27
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Or should I be asking if the second card would make much difference?
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    A 2nd card will always help with gaming.
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  8. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #8

    main question is do you have a powerful enough psu to handle 2 cards?
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  9. Posts : 27
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #9

    750W EVGA Modular PSU
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  10. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #10

    WinterBlue said:
    750W EVGA Modular PSU

    it's enough 2x 7870 600w 650 for room

    should run like a champ
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