gpu upgrade, bottleneck?

[wwitham]

i currently have a a10 5800k @4.2ghz, im wanting to upgrade my gtx 730 to a rx 470 nitro. i just want a second opinion if this is the best idea. i normally play csgo but do occasionally play gta and arma 3. for example my cpu currently has no problem running gta but it has a problem with my gpu and its 1gb of vram....

 

[geofelt]

You buy a APU for the excellent integrated graphics.
But, there are no real good upgrades, particularly for a gamer.
If you install a superior discrete graphics card, you will have thrown away the big advantage of the APU.
Then, you are left with a relatively weak cpu. Most games depend on only a few fast cores.
The possible upgrades are to more cores, but few games will use more than 2-3 cores so 6+ cores are not very helpful.
Bottom line.....
What you get with a APU is what you will live with forever.

That said, try this test:
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

 

[wwitham]

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in every game my fps increases when i lower the settings, do you think a 4gh rx 470 would be a good option?

 

[geofelt]

Good, you will benefit from a stronger graphics card.
A RX470 would be a significant boost.
for grins, rerun the test after you install the 470 and see how you do.

 

[wwitham]

thanks man i really appreciate it