I've got an older computer that I'm looking to upgrade. These days I'm not playing too many games, but I did get a three-monitor setup as a gift, and currently, my system only supports one monitor. I'm thinking about upgrading my GPU since I'm running a GeForce GTX 750 Ti and want something more modern that can handle three monitors. Also, I've got an Intel Core i5-8600 CPU running at 3.10 GHz, and I'm wondering if upgrading it is worth it or if I should focus solely on the GPU. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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It might be a good idea to look into a full new PC build if you want better performance long-term. If you stick with your current motherboard, the best you might get is a 9700k or 9900k, which are still decent. Pair that with a GPU like the 3060 or 6700 XT for a solid 1080p experience with three monitors. However, keep in mind your power supply may need an upgrade as well!
I'm in the same boat with a GTX 750 Ti (sad, I know) but my CPU is even older. I'm just planning to build a new system since there's only so far you can go with the old hardware. Your CPU is a bit newer, so you might have more options, but I think you'd benefit more from upgrading your GPU if you're only doing one upgrade for now. New graphics cards will give you a much better experience than a CPU upgrade at this point!
But you probably have a B360 board, so those CPUs won’t work. Plus, your PSU might not support the new CPU or GPU!