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    CPU vs GPU Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JOStanbery, Oct 1, 2013.

  1. JOStanbery

    JOStanbery Newbie

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    Hey guys!

    I'm about to buy an MSI GT70. For roughly the same price, I could get:

    1) i7-4800MQ with a GT 770
    or
    2) i7-4700MQ with a GT 780

    Which of these would give me the best overall gaming experience?
     
    JOStanbery, Oct 1, 2013
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    780M

    10char
     
    saturnotaku, Oct 1, 2013
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  3. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    780M 10char
     
    sangemaru, Oct 1, 2013
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  4. Ajfountains

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    780. easy. The cost to replace/switch a GPU is at least 2x the cost to replace/switch a CPU
     
    Ajfountains, Oct 1, 2013
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  5. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    same here 780 as well since they will cost you the same.
     
    StormJumper, Oct 1, 2013
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  6. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 4700MQ is sufficient enough to handle the 780M, which is a superior card to the 770M. So, go with the 780M.
     
    J.Dre, Oct 1, 2013
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