Should I upgrade My CPU or GPU first???

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  1. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
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       #11

    hmmm I wouldn't say very heavy mate, just using Sony Vegas
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  2. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #12

    The i7 wont perform much better in games to be honest M8, it would be a diffrence of under 5-8fps. But the extra cores would help for heavy video editing. Go with the 3570k for now, and when haswell is released in july upgrade to a haswell i7 or i5 then. the i7 now would be a waste of money as you would problably not notice much any way
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  3. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
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       #13

    See I'm thinking now just upgrade to a AMD 7970 for now and when Haswell arrives upgrade the CPU and Motherboard, I just went on a rammed 64 slot b2k map and got 98 gpu usage with around Min 49 avg 58 max 90 fps with my Vram hitting 1486mb, I think I will benefit more with a GPU upgrade for the time being, what do you think??

    Thanks for the reply mate.
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  4. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #14

    Yes i agree. A gpu now and when haswell comes out.... Take the plunge and get one
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  5. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
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       #15

    Yep I agree, to be honest the CPU side of things with AMD is pretty much dead now, I'll definitely be going to Intel mid next year :)

    Thanks again Pedroc have a awesome New Year.
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  6. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #16

    Same for you. I am thinking of making a new rig this year with a fx6300 or fx64000(steamroller). But im also thinking of haswell
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  7. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
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       #17

    Will be nice to see how the fx6400 performs
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  8. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #18

    I am allready surprised at the 6300. It nearly catches up with 3570k in some cases
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  9. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
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       #19

    Thats what I Love with my fx 6200, it overclocks easily and runs everything easily, but still will be nice to see what they do with steamroller.
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  10. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #20

    I think amds plan was a good idea. There was a 30% improvment from bulldozer to pile driver. And if they continue.... By excavator they will have an amzing 8core chip that may well match i7s
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