Is It my graphics or cpu/ram

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skollin1

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I currently built a computer this week with these specs:

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.73 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $461.45
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I also am temporary using a ati 6670 1GB DDR5 till i upgrade to a 7870 in a month or so.

Im playing a mmo at max settings and get from 35-120 fps depending where i am. But when im in places with 35-70 fps sometimes i get stutters and am wondering if its just the lack of a better graphics card or is it my cpu/ram. On my windows 7 cpu/ram reader it shows about 30% cpu and 45% ram usage. Is there a way to test whats wrong? Weird how i get stutters sometimes even at 65 fps.
(playing at 1680X1050)
 
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I played crysis 2 on gamer setting and seems there is a tiny bit over stutter when aiming but very very little at 1680x1050
 
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hizodge

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Just listing anything and everything that comes to mind.

The most likely cause is CPU or GPU usage spiking down for some reason, maybe power saving features bugging out or something like that. You can download some software to monitor these ingame and see if they show any funny behavior when the spikes occur.

It could also be overheating but I doubt that. Again, get software like HWmonitor so you can confirm this. Could be a memory related issue, you could try booting with only 1 DIMM installed and see how that works for you.

Try newest beta drivers from AMD, reverting to an older set of drivers might also work. Do a complete uninstall->Driver sweeper->reinstall. This should rule out driver issues.

Power supply voltage ripple plausible cause as well. If so, the only way to make sure is to try another unit or check yours with a tester.
 
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hizodge

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Did you get these temperatures while gaming or did you artificially stress your CPU somehow?
 
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hizodge

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Well your spikes are most likely caused by these spikes in CPU usage. Try and find out what causes it. Could be a program running in background, or perhaps there's something wrong with the CPU settings themselves. Download CPU-Z and see if everything looks good.
 
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