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ploxxies

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Well, I got a new card, a 7950, and I noticed an increase in FPS from my old card (GTX 460 1gb), although it wasn't too much, maybe 5-7 FPS. I also notice that my non OC temps are around 65 during games, and GPU load is usually maxed. So I want to know if it's just like a defective part (which I doubt it is, but I just want to make sure so if it is I can return it before activating the bonus games), or a CPU problem, which I am led to believe.

So here are my specs:

AMD Phenom II X4 3.2Ghz quad
HD 7970 3GB
1680x1050 monitor
8gb DDR3 1333 Ram (limited to 3.5gb due to 32 bit, ordering a 64 bit though).
biostar a880gz mobo

Thanks

If I do need a new CPU, would you all recommend the AMD-FX series? I was thinking about a FX-6300, but tell me what I should if necessary!
 
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You need to overclock your cpu, yes you are experiencing cpu bottleneck.

You could jump to a 6300 + aftermarket cooler for overclocking, that would be best to partner with your 7970 if you want to keep your motherboard and it is compatible with it.

 
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Okay, thanks for your feedback. I've actually tried multiple times to overclock, it seems like my BIOS won't let me. If I can't figure it out, I may aswell go to a 6300.
 
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That's what I took into consideration. I realized if I could get fps in the 60's, then I will probably get a better monitor.
 
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What games are you playing? a HD 7850 or GTX 660 are more than capable of delivering 60+ FPS on most games at 1680x1050.
 
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Bioshock Infinite, League of Legends, Skyrim...
All get similar fps to my old card...
All average around 30 FPS. Could ram be a possible factor? I didn't think most games used more than 4gb though... TBH if I need to upgrade something, it's not too big of an issue, unless it's like making a switch to intel. Thanks.

- I'm pretty much good for anything to get it running to full potential. I was pretty disappointed to see the tiny change in FPS after spending $300 on a new card :(
 
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Thank you. Thank you so much for this brilliant answer! I was "Lion". See I can be funny too? No, that was completely unnecessary, and gave me no assistance whatsoever. I hope you got a few seconds of excitement from that miserable excuse of a solution.
 
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My kids machine has an OC'd 965BE in it . . . it's garbage in pretty much everything you throw at at. I recently got a hand me down 7850 in it, which was up from a 6870 . . . the CPU is slow slow that nothing changed.

My answer stands.
 
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LoL isn't very GPU intensive.
 
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Do you think it'd be worthwhile to switch to like an i5 2500k? I'd need to get a new mobo, but wouldn't be a big deal I guess.
 
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Drop your GPU down to a HD 7850 or GTX 660 and pickup a FX 6300 or even a FX 8350 if you are contemplating switching to an Intel build.
 
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Okay, thanks! Well, if you ever get around to answering this, (this may sound really stupid), but would there be a downfall to keeping my 7950 and getting an FX 8350 instead of going to the HD 7850? Just curious.
 
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No downfall, should consider upgrading the monitor if you plan on keeping the 7950.
 
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