CS:GO Upgrading pc

[harrycs]

Hi, im looking for some help with deciding what to buy to get the most fps in csgo. I have heard that a good cpu is important when playing csgo, but I know my pc build is bad overall so I was wondering what would be the best to buy to get more fps. As of now I am running the game with around 150 fps most of the time, I would like to have around 250 so everything is as smooth as possible. So Im pretty sure I need a new cpu, but do I also need a new graphic card? And what would be the best purchase(s)?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

//Harry

PC Specs:
Amd FX-8120 Eight-Core Processor
AMD Radeon 7800 Series (couldnt see exactly which one it was in device manager)
8 gigabyte of ram

 

[Narshredder]

From what I've read, the human eye can't see past 60 FPS, So anything above 60 is not even noticeable. If you're already running CS:GO at 150 FPS there is no need to upgrade because it's already smooth. However, you could always get a 144Hz Monitor to match your 150 FPS to. This will prevent screen tearing.

 

[Eximo]

It isn't a matter of observing 60FPS as smooth it is about latency and reaction time. If there are more frames displayed per second you may see and be able to react to a situation slightly faster then your opponent. Kind of why they call it twitch gaming.

I agree though that a better monitor would help you out more then a system upgrade at this point.

Processor isn't the best architecture, but it is still moderately powerful, and would be expensive to replace.

HD 7850 or HD7870 are both still quite good. Equivalent to R9-270 and R9-270X respectively. Only minor revisions to GCN architecture have been made since they were released.

There are more powerful video cards of course, but you would be looking at the $200 and up price bracket to beat what you already have.

As for the CPU, depending on the motherboard, you could upgrade to an FX-8320 or FX-8350. Anything else will require replacing the motherboard as well. For an Intel i5 you would be looking at about $250 for a motherboard and CPU.

 

[harrycs]

From what I've read, the human eye can't see past 60 FPS, So anything above 60 is not even noticeable. If you're already running CS:GO at 150 FPS there is no need to upgrade because it's already smooth. However, you could always get a 144Hz Monitor to match your 150 FPS to. This will prevent screen tearing.

You can really notice a difference and I yes i will be upgrading my screen later on to a 144 hz. Im not here to argue about that I just want to know what to buy and what it will cost.

 

[harrycs]

It isn't a matter of observing 60FPS as smooth it is about latency and reaction time. If there are more frames displayed per second you may see and be able to react to a situation slightly faster then your opponent. Kind of why they call it twitch gaming.

I agree though that a better monitor would help you out more then a system upgrade at this point.

Processor isn't the best architecture, but it is still moderately powerful, and would be expensive to replace.

HD 7850 or HD7870 are both still quite good. Equivalent to R9-270 and R9-270X respectively. Only minor revisions to GCN architecture have been made since they were released.

There are more powerful video cards of course, but you would be looking at the $200 and up price bracket to beat what you already have.

As for the CPU, depending on the motherboard, you could upgrade to an FX-8320 or FX-8350. Anything else will require replacing the motherboard as well. For an Intel i5 you would be looking at about $250 for a motherboard and CPU.

Maybe a new screen is really what I need. So I have tried playing with better fps and a better screen both together and that is really nice. I have also played with good fps on a bad screen (I mean 60 hz as bad) and thats also alot better thats why I figured I would upgrade to get better fps first. But I have never actually tried bad fps on a good screen (150 fps as in bad, 144hz as in good screen). Do you think a screen is the better option to buy first?

 

[harrycs]

Also thank you so much for helping me with this

 

[Eximo]

Yeah, there are some 1920x1080 24" 144hz screens that aren't too expensive out there.

Upgrading your GPU at this time could be done. There is still some value in selling a 7800 class card. Add that to what you were going to have to spend to beat it and you should be able to afford something like an R9-290X or GTX970.

CPU will probably need to wait. Best route is an Intel system, but that might mean a new Windows license on top of the CPU and motherboard.

 

[mlga91]

Get a 144Hz monitor first.

 

[LucoTF]

no point in upgrading from 81xx to 83xx, too expensive for too little gain.

GPU is fine for CSGO but if you want to upgrade then this isn't a bad shot, but the difference between 150fps and 250fps is less than 3 milliseconds. 150fps is fine.

Monitor is better. A 60hz monitor refreshes every 16.7ms, a 144hz monitor refreshes every 7ms.

 

[harrycs]

no point in upgrading from 81xx to 83xx, too expensive for too little gain.

GPU is fine for CSGO but if you want to upgrade then this isn't a bad shot, but the difference between 150fps and 250fps is less than 3 milliseconds. 150fps is fine.

Monitor is better. A 60hz monitor refreshes every 16.7ms, a 144hz monitor refreshes every 7ms.

Thing is, sometimes usually when playing dm, I drop below 150 and it s really annoying and then I dont even use all the hz in the 144 hz monitor. Should I still go for monitor first? And also could anyone link a good 144 hz?

 

[harrycs]

Yeah, there are some 1920x1080 24" 144hz screens that aren't too expensive out there.

Upgrading your GPU at this time could be done. There is still some value in selling a 7800 class card. Add that to what you were going to have to spend to beat it and you should be able to afford something like an R9-290X or GTX970.

CPU will probably need to wait. Best route is an Intel system, but that might mean a new Windows license on top of the CPU and motherboard.

How much money would I need if I sold my gpu and were to buy one of those you mentioned?

 

[Eximo]

How much are you willing to spend?

R9-270 equivalent to a 7850 sells new for $150. Only available 7870 is $130. So you could sell a used 7870 for about $100, and $80 or so bucks for a 7850.

So already have to spend over $150 new to match the performance. Next step up would be the R9-285 at $190, So best case you need about $100 + the selling price of your old GPU. Alternative here would be the GTX960

To get a worthwhile upgrade:
R9-280X = $230 ~ $130 out of pocket
R9-290 = $270 ~ $170 out of pocket
R9-290X = $310 ~ $210 out of pocket
GTX970 = $310 ~ $210 out of pocket

Now those larger GPUs require more power (Though the GTX960 and GTX970 use significantly less) So if you want to install one of those you will need to double check that your power supply can supply the required power and has the appropriate PCIe power connectors.

 

[harrycs]

How much are you willing to spend?

R9-270 equivalent to a 7850 sells new for $150. Only available 7870 is $130. So you could sell a used 7870 for about $100, and $80 or so bucks for a 7850.

So already have to spend over $150 new to match the performance. Next step up would be the R9-285 at $190, So best case you need about $100 + the selling price of your old GPU. Alternative here would be the GTX960

To get a worthwhile upgrade:
R9-280X = $230 ~ $130 out of pocket
R9-290 = $270 ~ $170 out of pocket
R9-290X = $310 ~ $210 out of pocket
GTX970 = $310 ~ $210 out of pocket

Now those larger GPUs require more power (Though the GTX960 and GTX970 use significantly less) So if you want to install one of those you will need to double check that your power supply can supply the required power and has the appropriate PCIe power connectors.

Thank you so much for such a detailed explanation. Not 100 % sure yet whether to go for a monitor first or not. But this really puts it all on the table.
Ps: my power supply is a Corsair GS 600 and do anyone know how to see exactly which gpu I have?

 

[Eximo]

Go download GPU-Z it will tell you exactly what GPU you have.

GS 600 is good for all the video cards listed there. Though the R9-290X is marginal.

 

[harrycs]

Go download GPU-Z it will tell you exactly what GPU you have.

GS 600 is good for all the video cards listed there. Though the R9-290X is marginal.

This is what I have apparently: Sapphire HD 7850 Dual-X OC 2 GB