DIY: From Getting Started to Giving Up Upgrading the CPU or Graphics Card First?

Mondo Digital Updated on 2024-02-13

Many gamers have the need to upgrade their computers, but often don't have the budget to buy a new one, so they will face the dilemma: when the budget is limited, should the CPU or graphics card be upgraded first?

CPU (** processor) and graphics card (graphics processor) are the two most critical components in the computer, they are responsible for processing computing tasks and graphics rendering respectively, and play a vital role in the improvement of computer performance.

The impact of the CPU on overall system performance is comprehensive. The performance of the CPU directly determines the speed and efficiency of the computer when handling various tasks. If your computer's main purpose is multitasking, editing, programming and other computationally intensive tasks, then upgrading the CPU will significantly improve the overall performance of the system.

In addition, a high-performance CPU can also provide a better system response speed, if your current CPU is old, and the system response speed is not fast enough, then it may be the CPU pot, upgrading the CPU can bring a smoother operation experience to the system, and the performance of the whole machine will benefit.

The impact of graphics cards on gaming and graphics processing is crucial. The graphics card is the core component responsible for processing the computer's display output and graphics rendering, especially for gamers and designers, the performance of the graphics card directly determines the graphics performance in the game and the smooth operation of the design software.

In other words, if your main needs are graphics-intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, gaming, rendering, etc., then upgrading your graphics card will give you a better visual experience and productivity.

But there are still many players who have not noticed that the CPU supported by the motherboard is very limited, if your motherboard is a B560 chipset, then the supported CPU is the 10th and 11th generation Core, unless the CPU is i3, then the performance that can be upgraded is actually very limited, otherwise you need to replace the motherboard, and replacing the motherboard will affect the compatibility of the heatsink and memory, and it will be more troublesome to install.

After all, all graphics cards use pice slots, as long as your power supply interface and power are sufficient, and the chassis space is not particularly small, then almost all graphics cards can be upgraded, and it is more convenient to install.

So the conclusion is very simple, if you pay attention to the overall performance and multitasking ability of the system, then prioritizing the upgrade of the CPU will bring a significant improvement; If gaming performance and graphics power are more important, then choosing to upgrade your graphics card may give you a better experience in gaming and design. Of course, gamers with a sufficient budget should upgrade their CPUs and graphics cards.

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