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Hey guys, so I've been saving for a couple paychecks to do another pc upgrade. I don't know which one to do first though.

Current pc

Intel I5 6500 3.2 ghz
12gb ram
Gtx 980 ti

Now my question is, for gaming, what would benefit me more, upgrading to an I7? Or getting a second 980 ti? I only have enough money for one and I just wanna know what you guys think. I play all kinds of games. My main ones are Ark and the Witcher 3 though.
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defintly upgrade your cpu gta 980 ti is already good
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Get a 8350, overclock it to 5.2ghz with a phase changing cooler so you stay at -5* at least!
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Graphics card is fine no need to Upgrade unless you plan on doing 1440p Resolution Gaming.

I would go ahead and upgrade that CPU.
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MSGaming wrote Get a 8350, overclock it to 5.2ghz with a phase changing cooler so you stay at -5* at least!
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What are your other specs?

do you have an aftermarket cooler?
SSD?
What monitor?

What is your budget?
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Those are both fine for gaming, if anything upgrade the CPU. But I wouldn't upgrade either of those 2 yet. Invest in something else or save it for later, assuming the rest of your specs are up to par.
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For those who are asking

FULL SPECS
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No aftermarket cooler
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Petrucci wrote For those who are asking

FULL SPECS
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No aftermarket cooler


My budget is around $450 right now
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Upgrade that monitor and add an SSD. 1080p is ridiculous with a 980Ti. Top kek at 'upgrade' to a 5 year old socket that's been dead for years, GG.
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I use a 8350 for gaming. It's better than any quad core Intel cpus on the market now.
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