What Should I Upgrade.

Discussion in 'Player Support' started by SGTWOLF68, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. SGTWOLF68

    I want to know what part of my computer to upgrade first in order to get the biggest fps change. Stuff like CPU, GPU, graphics card, etc. Please help me out I don't want to waste money.
    SGTWOLF68, Mar 10, 2013
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  2. DankFist

    This game is CPU oriented, so start with that.


    EDIT: However if you have a **** PSU, go with that first.
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    DankFist, Mar 10, 2013
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  3. Lord Gentlecrab

    Current specs? Budget? Anything??
    Lord Gentlecrab, Mar 10, 2013
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  4. TheAppl3

    No useful advice will come unless you tell us what you have right now. If you have a brand new i5 with a video card from 2001, you need a new GPU. If you have an HD7970 with a Core 2 Duo, you need a new CPU. There's no blanket "upgrade this first" statement to be made.
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    TheAppl3, Mar 10, 2013
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  5. SGTWOLF68

    I'm away from the computer right now but Ill tell you ASAP.
    SGTWOLF68, Mar 10, 2013
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  6. TheAppl3

    The main components can be found through DirectX Diagnostic if you're unsure of them.

    Windows Key + R --> type in "dxdiag" --> [enter]

    GPU info (red box)
    Processor and Memory (yellow and green respectively)

    Your power supply's brand/model and motherboard's brand/model are also very relevant.

    edit: @below - ninja ftw!
    TheAppl3, Mar 10, 2013
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  7. Lord Gentlecrab

    'start > run > dxdiag' will list your current specs in case you didn't know

    edit: freakin ninja'd
    Lord Gentlecrab, Mar 10, 2013
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  8. SGTWOLF68

    Thank you kind sirs I will try as soon as I exit school.
    SGTWOLF68, Mar 12, 2013
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  9. TeknoBug

    Depends on your budget, go with an i3 3240 or i5 3570K. I'm a long time AMD guy and I'm glad I switched to Intel now.
    TeknoBug, Mar 12, 2013
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