CPU or GPU Upgrade?

[partycatX]

Hi everyone. I've a little question so gonna ask it through, not need for details.

 

I've i7-4980HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 4.0GHz w/ Turbo Boost) CPU and NVidia GTX980M GPU. I'm using that 2 mod;

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/44333/? (Auriels Bow - HD Retexture by Alana12)

http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51148/? (Auriels Shield - HD Retexture by Alana12)

 

Both of them has 4k option. Obviously they're requiring a high-end pc. My pc is latest Alienware M17X with max high-end configuration options. But even this, while i'm equipping that auriel bow or aurield shield game freeze for a very short time (about 1,5 second) then continue on 60 fps. (Same problem exist for other 4k texture mods, not only theese 2 mods. They're just for referance).

 

My question is should i upgrade my processor or graphic card to decrease this freeze time or completely get rid of it.

 

Note: There is an option for new alienware laptops called graphics amplifier that allows you to use an external desktop graphic card. I can even buy nvidia titan x so don't hesitate for suggesting graphic cards (if this will solve with graphic card upgrade of course). But if only processor upgrade solve this, well then i must buy a desktop hehe :)

 

Thank you very much

[jones177]

More powerful hardware will give you higher frame rate but will not get rid of the issues you are having now.

 

For example. I replaced my GTX 980 with a GTX 980 ti sc. The goal was to add 10fps at 1440 with ENB. I got the 10fps but the game was unplayable with mini freezes & stutter.

It took ini tweaks in Skyrim & ENB inis to remove the freezes.

 

Use the S.T.E.P. guide to configure your inis to fit your setup. http://wiki.step-project.com/STEP:2.2.9.1

 

Also make sure you are using SKSE with Sheson's memory patch? & Safety Load? http://www.nexusmods...rim/mods/46465/?

 

Also use ENBoost or ENB? http://www.nexusmods...rim/mods/38649/?

 

It took me 3 weeks of testing to remove 99% of freezes & stutter.

I hope it takes less time for you.

 

Later

[partycatX]

Thank you very much jones177. I'm gonna try and write the results :)