Think I might have a bottlenecking issue.

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Hello everyone,

First time poster, amateur user here. Upgraded my own computer a few years ago. Here are my specs.

4 GB RAM (DDR2)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ 3.01 GHz
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
GeForce GTX 560 Ti (2GB)
ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe/HDMI AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard
750W Power supply

Here's my issue. Some games run great, others not so much. I can run Crysis 2 at max an have about 40 frames per second, then I run something like Total War: Rome II at medium specs with 1440X900 and get about 10 FPS. I keep going through forums and I keep thinking that it is my processor. But, again, amateur user, so I don't know what the issue could be. I have a great graphics card, but both the CPU and Motherboard are a little outdated. I can upgrade that but I don't see really anything that is AM2/AM2+. I read on another thread here that you can fit an AM3 CPU in an AM2+ slot but wanted to ask. All help is much appreciated.
 
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This is the AMD Build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ktVe

It features the 8320 8 core FX cpu. It is the top dog 8350's little brother but the only difference between the 2 is the clock speed and the price. The 8320 is significantly less expensive than the 8350 and can very easily be overclocked to be faster than the 8350 is anyways. This is why i suggest this CPU for people willing to overclock as it saves money fr other aspects of the build.

I also sourced the coolermaster 212 Evo cpu cooler so you will have no issues should you choose to overclock.

I used the Gigabyte 990 UD3 it is a great quality board with an 8+2 VRM well suited to overclocking the 8 core FX's, plus its a great price.

I used corsair Vengeance 1866 RAM as it is the...
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Oh yes that's quite a bottleneck from your CPU. The 560Ti is still a fairly powerful GPU and that CPU although potent in its time is quite dated by today's standards. AM3/AM3+ will not work in an AM2 board unfortunately and you also have DDR2 ram so If you are looking to fully utilize that 560ti you will be looking at a full Motherboard/CPU/RAM upgrade. Do you have a budget for this ?
 
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Oh yes I can source something very nice for you with that amount, is that US currency ? Also do you have and preference on intel or amd ? do you overclock or see your self exploring it at some time ?
 
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OK i will source both an AMD and intel combo and answer any questions you may have between the 2. Give me a couple minutes.
 
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This is the AMD Build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ktVe

It features the 8320 8 core FX cpu. It is the top dog 8350's little brother but the only difference between the 2 is the clock speed and the price. The 8320 is significantly less expensive than the 8350 and can very easily be overclocked to be faster than the 8350 is anyways. This is why i suggest this CPU for people willing to overclock as it saves money fr other aspects of the build.

I also sourced the coolermaster 212 Evo cpu cooler so you will have no issues should you choose to overclock.

I used the Gigabyte 990 UD3 it is a great quality board with an 8+2 VRM well suited to overclocking the 8 core FX's, plus its a great price.

I used corsair Vengeance 1866 RAM as it is the max natively supported speed by the FX's memory controller. Crsair vengeance is great RAM, I use it aswell with no issue.
 
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This is the intel Build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AMOq

I Had to compromise a little bit on the motherboard and ram to meet your budget (kinda $402) They are still quality performance oriented parts just a little lower on the totem pole compared to the components used in the AMD machine.

For the CPU i used the 3570K i5 This CPU is a tried and true gaming veteran that is often referred to as the best gaming CPU available. It overclocks great and uses less wattage than the 8320. It features higher clock for clock performance than the 8320 so at the same speed this will be the faster chip (although the difference in gaming is most often negligable, not always but often)

I used the same Coolermaster 212 Evo for this CPU as well.

I used the Asrock Z77 Pro 3. It is a basic Z77 board capable of overclocking the i5 I selected. It is a good board but does lack some of the features compared to more expensive boards.

I used Kingston Beast 1600 Mhz RAM which is a good solid less expensive performance RAM.
 
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Here is a more budgeted combo that came out to $268 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ANiY

This build is still a performance oriented combo with overclocking in mind just dialed back a little to save you some $$

The CPU is the brand new AMD Athlon 750K it features 4 cores at 3.4 Ghz with an unlocked multiplier making overclocking this chip to over 4 Ghz not much of a challenge. It does lack the L3 cache found in the FX CPU's which will have a slight impact in some games however this chip will still be a MASSIVE upgrade over your current dual core. It is unanimously agreed as the best gaming CPU under $100

The cooler is the same 212 Evo again, hard to argue with great performance at a great price lol.

The motherboard is the Asrock FM2A85X it is a good quality high end FM2 board designed around overclocking featuring the desired X85 chip set and beefed u VRM's and VRM cooling for maximum stability.

The memory is the Corsair Vengeance LP same RAM as the previous vengeance just lower in height to clear the big 212 Evo cooler on this board. Same 1866 speed to utilize the max speed of the 750K's memory controller.


No problem man glad to help.
 
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I will work just fine, you don't have to OC I have just equipped you to be able to in case you decide you want some free speed :)

This CPU actually has turbo core which will allow the cpu ot overclock its self to 4Ghz if the temps are low enough which is a good chance with that cooler. My 6300 ran at turbo all the time with the 212 Evo before I OC'd to 4.5
 
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