sambo613 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 My current specs are: CPU: AMD A10-5800K GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GBMotherboard: Gigabyte FM2-A75MA-E35 RAM: 8GB SSD: Samsung Evo 840 250GBHDD: Samsung 2TB PSU: Corsair CX600WI also have two monitors (used for browsing and other programs, but not really gaming).My question is, what exactly should I upgrade on my PC? I know that my CPU was not a good choice to buy, and I regret getting it. Should I upgrade that, or my GPU for Emergency 4? I was thinking if I were to upgrade my CPU, it would be like an FX-8120 or somewhere in the 8000 series. But if I did that, I would also have to upgrade my motherboard. What would be best to upgrade? GPU or CPU/Motherboard? I'm willing to spend at least a few hundred on it, no exact budget or anything right now. I play Emergency 4 often with mods like Manhattan Mod, Brooklyn Mod, Mayberry Mod, Harbor City Mod, etc. The game usually lags and I'm thinking it might be my CPU causing the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momieboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The APU should be fine regarding its cpu power. But are you sure you're not using the graphics from the APU instead of your dedicated gpu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo613 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The APU should be fine regarding its cpu power. But are you sure you're not using the graphics from the APU instead of your dedicated gpu?I don't believe I'm using the graphics from the APU, although is there a way I could check to make sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momieboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 You need to check it somewhere in your Catalyst Control Center. You could try this: http://acer--uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19271/~/assigning-a-graphics-card-to-an-application-with-amd-switchable-graphicsI never used an ati/amd card so I'm only familiar with the Nvidia equivalent. If that doesn't work google it for yourself or wait for someone with amd experience to post an how-to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsup! Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 You don't need to upgrade for EM4. The 7850 is a mid range card, although part of older architecture, that card can handle Bioshock Infinite. I happen to have an APU too, and yeah, they're not as good as CPUs but I believe it is not a hardware problem if your FPS is low. I don't believe an FPS of more than 30/40 is achievable on EM4, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
