What should i upgrade first CPU or GPU

[genryguz]

I have an MSI 760GM-P34 motherboard with an AMD FX8320 at 3.5GHz
and a Sapphire hd 7870 the what it came up when i look up the the serial number
8GB of RAM and 600W bronze power supplie.

I'm looking to get an EVGA gtx980 or MSI gtx980.

thank

 

[synphul]

The gpu would be a better upgrade than the cpu and that gtx 980 would be a big improvement for you if it's in your budget.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1034?vs=1351

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

I would upgrade the GPU to a 970 as you can get two 970's for around the price of a single 980. A single 970 is about equal to a 780ti.

 

[NightAntilli]

I would actually upgrade that motherboard since it doesn't support your CPU. It supports CPUs up to 95W TDP, while the FX-8320 has a 125W TDP.

 

[genryguz]

I would actually upgrade that motherboard since it doesn't support your CPU. It supports CPUs up to 95W TDP, while the FX-8320 has a 125W TDP.

I was thinking of doing the motherboard last since is cheaper than anything else and i also lost my win8 disk i till have the product ID number, I cant remember if i need the window disk if replace the board. Back in the old day i only use Gigabyte board do you any recommendation? thank for all the help

 

[NightAntilli]

You can do it last, but it might die on you unexpectedly. The Asus M5A97 R2.0 or the Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P are good boards if you don't want to use crossfire/SLI. If you want to overclock (which I suggest you do for the FX-8320), go for the Gigabyte.

You don't need to upgrade your CPU as of now. So it's graphics card + motherboard.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

If you replace the motherboard, get the ASUS M5a99fx pro r2.0 as its only slightly more than the m5a97 r.20 and offers more.

 

[genryguz]

I want to thank everyone for all the help. I think i made up my mind on ASUS M5a99fx pro r2.0 and ASUS STRIX-GTX970, and pick up a better power supply and a second GTX970 in the summer.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

I want to thank everyone for all the help. I think i made up my mind on ASUS M5a99fx pro r2.0 and ASUS STRIX-GTX970, and pick up a better power supply and a second GTX970 in the summer.

The ASUS strix doesn't have good vrm cooling, pick up a gigabyte or MSI gaming card.

 

[Trossa]

Get the gigabyte G1 gaming or MSI gaming edition, they have the best coolers and offer the most OCing headroom. They also haven't had too many coil whine problems unlike the other 970s