Im looking to upgrade my CPU

[aleksam]

Well, as the titles suggests im looking to buy a new CPU for my PC.
As it sits i play the newer games at medium-high quality at around 30-40 fps. (Some i have to put at low like Watch Dogs).
My current build is : I5-3350p, 8gigs of RAM, B75-D3V Gigabyte mobo, and a gtx 650TI boost with 2 gigs.
Is upgrading my CPU to something like i5-4670k going to change things, or am i just dropping frames because i need a new computer overral?

 

[Guest]

The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.

 

[seogoat]

Here: best graphics cards for the money 2014: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

 

[aleksam]

The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.

Are you sure it's GPU that is slowing things down? I mean when i go to canirunit.com it says i would be able to play certain games at reccomended specs if get a new CPU not GPU..

 

[logainofhades]

You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

 

[Guest]

The CPU isn't your problem, your GPU is. Get a new GPU, leave the CPU alone, it's fine.

Are you sure it's GPU that is slowing things down? I mean when i go to canirunit.com it says i would be able to play certain games at reccomended specs if get a new CPU not GPU..

An i5-3350p isn't holding you back as much as your GTX 650TI Boost is.

Look at the CPU Hierachy.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
You'll see the i5-3350 is a top tier CPU.

Now look at the GPU Hierachy.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
You'll see the GTX 650TI Boost is in the 8th Tier on the Intel side.

You have a fairly high end CPU, with a low end/entry level GPU for gaming.

 

[Guest]

I think you'll see more of a boost, more bang for your buck, going with a new GPU over a new CPU.

 

[aleksam]

You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?

 

[Rationale]

You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?

A GTX 760 or an R9 280 would be good.

 

[Guest]

Me personally, I'd go for a GTX 770. Admittedly I prefer Intel/Nvidia. I have a GTX 780Ti is my personal rig and absolutely LOVE the card!

A GTX 770 puts you in the $330 - $350 range. A good GTX 770, and the option to add a second one in SLI later on if need be, is nice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127751&cm_re=gtx_770-_-14-127-751-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130946&cm_re=gtx_770-_-14-130-946-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130949&cm_re=gtx_760-_-14-130-949-_-Product
A pair of the above GTX 760 4GB cards in SLI would be pretty sweet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121775&cm_re=gtx_760-_-14-121-775-_-Product
If I was going for a single GTX 760 this would probably be it.

It's personal preference really.

 

[logainofhades]

You have a somewhat lower end GPU, yes your GPU is what is holding you back. If you can afford a 4670k and a new motherboard and cooler, so you can overclock, you are better off spending that money on a new GPU like an R9 290.

I cant afford a R9 290, its like 500$, twice as much what i intended in the 1st place.
Any suggestions for a 250$-300$ graphics card that will do the job?

Must be the consequence of where you live then. A 4670k, good motherboard, and cooler, would cost about the same as an R9 290 almost here. An R9 280x is a good card to go with, if you can fine one that meets your budget. Or even an HD 7970. Same card essentially.