CPU vs GPU

[dmart63]

Hello. I have been wanting to build a desktop PC for a while now. As I am relatively new to hardware and stats, I would like an experienced opinion on a question a have. I am looking for a $500 to $600 build, mostly used for gaming. I was going to for an i5 and a GTX 950 2GB SSC, but I'm not sure thats the right choice. I play graphically demanding games like Rust, where on my old computer I struggled to get over 30 FPS. If I had to choose where I would put the bulk of my budget, I would put it into a GPU. I might not know exactly what I'm talking about, and as I said I'm pretty new to computer building. Thanks for reading.

 

[Forever Oleg]

GPU over CPU in gaming but don't cheap out too much on the CPU otherwise it will be an unbalanced system thus bottleneck.

Here's a build I made for ya:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $612.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 13:36 EST-0500

 

[dmart63]

GPU over CPU in gaming but don't cheap out too much on the CPU otherwise it will be an unbalanced system thus bottleneck.

Here's a build I made for ya:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $612.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 13:36 EST-0500

Hi Forever Oleg. Obviously this build focuses on graphics more than processing. But do you think an i3 is a bit low?

 

[Forever Oleg]

GPU over CPU in gaming but don't cheap out too much on the CPU otherwise it will be an unbalanced system thus bottleneck.

Here's a build I made for ya:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $612.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 13:36 EST-0500

Hi Forever Oleg. Obviously this build focuses on graphics more than processing. But do you think an i3 is a bit low?

I feel offended by your rash decision to call i3 low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbq5LNYgMJM

GTX 980 was used in the video.

 

[dmart63]

GPU over CPU in gaming but don't cheap out too much on the CPU otherwise it will be an unbalanced system thus bottleneck.

Here's a build I made for ya:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $612.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 13:36 EST-0500

Hi Forever Oleg. Obviously this build focuses on graphics more than processing. But do you think an i3 is a bit low?

I feel offended by your rash decision to call i3 low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbq5LNYgMJM

GTX 980 was used in the video.

I see. Maybe I was too rash. Thanks!