I'm trying to decide whether to focus on upgrading my motherboard to AM5 or to go for a new GPU instead. Initially, my plan was to upgrade the motherboard first to make future GPU upgrades smoother sometime around October or November. However, I've hit a snag with RAM prices spiking unexpectedly. Now, I'm wondering if it makes more sense to buy a GPU right now, even knowing it might bottleneck my system. What do you think?
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Honestly, if it were me, I'd prioritize the GPU upgrade. You can often find second-hand GPUs for a decent price, and once you've got that sorted, you can think about the motherboard later. Just bear in mind there might be some bottlenecking, but a new GPU will still offer a boost in performance.
It's totally a tough call. I'd recommend sharing your current specs for better advice. Are you gaming at 1080p and what's your monitor's refresh rate? That info can really help to figure out what should come first!
I hear you on the RAM price issue—it’s super frustrating! If you have an AM4 motherboard right now, you might want to just wait for a good deal on AM5 CPUs after you get the GPU. It's usually easier to find good GPUs second-hand, so you might be able to snag one that works well with your system without much hassle.
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