Pc Uprage,Which is more important=cpu or gpu?

Cem___

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I mostly use my PC for gaming,streaming.

I think i wont be able to uprage everything.I have 500-600$ budget so i have to choose to uprage gpu+ram+ssd or cpu+mobo+ram etc

My build is like this:

GPU: AMD R7 265 2X crossfire
CPU:AMD FX8320
MOBO:M5A99FX PRO 2.0
750W PSU
8 GB RAM

Which way is better for me to go?
 
Solution
Upgrade... though uprage sounds a lot cooler.

You already have a decent processor for streaming. CPU/Motherboard/Ram is probably better in the long run. But if you want an immediate improvement to gaming performance, a new GPU is pretty much all you can do.

Kind of in a pickle really. You could get something like a GTX1070, or get a 1060 or RX480 and save the rest for a CPU/Motherboard/Ram.

Really only need about $100 to really widen your options.

Eximo

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Upgrade... though uprage sounds a lot cooler.

You already have a decent processor for streaming. CPU/Motherboard/Ram is probably better in the long run. But if you want an immediate improvement to gaming performance, a new GPU is pretty much all you can do.

Kind of in a pickle really. You could get something like a GTX1070, or get a 1060 or RX480 and save the rest for a CPU/Motherboard/Ram.

Really only need about $100 to really widen your options.
 
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Cem___

Commendable
Feb 16, 2016
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1,510


So i can follow this way= i5 6500--->a mobo--->RX480

 

Eximo

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With a few compromises, would be a little cheaper with an RX480, but I understand the reference cards are to be avoided.

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Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ NCIX US)
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