I would just like to add before you read this question, I am relatively new to building anything with my PC. My PC was custom-built a few years back, and I haven't touched it since. So please excuse any stupid things I may say here.
Last month I bought the GTX 1660 Super to replace my GTX 760, and was expecting much smoother gameplay with a lot better fps. However after a few weeks of using it, there's clearly some difference, but nowhere near the difference I was expecting.
After reviewing various forums, it seems that my CPU is a bottleneck. Currently I have an Intel i5-3340, which I know is very out-dated, especially for playing newer games these days (especially one's that are quite CPU based). In addition to this CPU, I currently have a Gigabyte H61M-DS2 as my Motherboard. So after some further research into the possible upgrades of compatible CPU's I could get, they don't seem as if would make much of a difference.
Therefore, I am currently looking to buy a new Motherboard, in addition to a new CPU. So if anyone has any decent suggestions of a new motherboard and compatible CPU (current motherboard size being 35x25x6 cm) along with a Cooler Master 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. Price range is around £300 - £400 preferably also.
Last month I bought the GTX 1660 Super to replace my GTX 760, and was expecting much smoother gameplay with a lot better fps. However after a few weeks of using it, there's clearly some difference, but nowhere near the difference I was expecting.
After reviewing various forums, it seems that my CPU is a bottleneck. Currently I have an Intel i5-3340, which I know is very out-dated, especially for playing newer games these days (especially one's that are quite CPU based). In addition to this CPU, I currently have a Gigabyte H61M-DS2 as my Motherboard. So after some further research into the possible upgrades of compatible CPU's I could get, they don't seem as if would make much of a difference.
Therefore, I am currently looking to buy a new Motherboard, in addition to a new CPU. So if anyone has any decent suggestions of a new motherboard and compatible CPU (current motherboard size being 35x25x6 cm) along with a Cooler Master 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. Price range is around £300 - £400 preferably also.