I have an amd fx 8120 and a 7950 but on BF4 I still only get 35-60 fps

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

amd fx 8120
hd 7950
600w psu
What is bottlenecking my system? I have problems running games like bf4 and dayz. On BF4 I still only get 35-60 fps (in combat situations, if im like looking at a wall it can go up to 100~)
If it's my processor what do you recommend? I was thinking a i5 3570k.

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

Is the FX overclocked? If not clock it.

spyrizzle · Nov 4, 2013

what settings do you have bf4 at? and have you turned on turbo boost or over clocked your cpu at all? have you over clocked your gpu? what other programs are running while you play bf4?

the i5 is not a superior cpu to the fx8xxx
how much ram are you running and what cooling measures have you taken into use?

Danzas4321 · Nov 4, 2013

whats your RAM? that could be an issue

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

I have BF4 on low. cpu not overclocked, gpu overclocked slightly. Have teamspeak/skype/google chrome up. 8 gbs of ram. just stock fans.

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

If you have a cooler for it overclock the CPU and see if it changes things.

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

Also if someone could give me a basic guide to overclock the CPU that would be great, I'm very new to this.

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

Basic is enter BIOS and up the multiplier one increment at a time. You can as well drop in here for guidance http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261868-29-overclocking-club

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

rolli59 :

What do you think is safe with my limited cooling/lower end psu?
Like 4.0ghz? How hot is safe?

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

When starting to climb in the 60's under load I would start worrying.

JOOK-D · Nov 4, 2013

If you're looking for a CPU upgrade a cheaper path would be a FX 8320 or 8350 (piledrivers) that have much better performance than bulldozers like your current one. However if you do want to go intel a 3570k/4670k would both perform great. Remember to factor in the cost of the new CPU, motherboard and potentially windows if your current OS is OEM.

By the way, check your CPU/GPU usage while gaming at ultra and turn down the settings while checking what FPS you are getting. If you do not see an increase in FPS from reducing the eye candy, your CPU is most probably bottlenecking the GPU as you suggested.

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

rolli59 :

if i got it to 4.0 do you think i would see a massive increase in performance? Or should I spend the money for a i5 3570k and OC that?

JOOK-D · Nov 4, 2013

davidroo :

It's worth trying before buying anything else.

davidroo · Nov 4, 2013

JOOK-D :

If you're looking for a CPU upgrade a cheaper path would be a FX 8320 or 8350 (piledrivers) that have much better performance than bulldozers like your current one. However if you do want to go intel a 3570k/4670k would both perform great. Remember to factor in the cost of the new CPU, motherboard and potentially windows if your current OS is OEM.

By the way, check your CPU/GPU usage while gaming at ultra and turn down the settings while checking what FPS you are getting. If you do not see an increase in FPS from reducing the eye candy, your CPU is most probably bottlenecking the GPU as you suggested.

Thanks! Will try testing it.

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

davidroo :

If you see increase and you are happy then the problem is solved.

gman97005 · Nov 4, 2013

need more VRAM, 3GB minimum..

rolli59 · Nov 4, 2013

gman97005 :

So, that is what is installed on a 7950!!

JOOK-D · Nov 4, 2013

gman97005 :

The 7950 has 3GB. It's a very capable card.

gman97005 · Nov 4, 2013

rolli59 :

on that note, i will shut up !!

JOOK-D · Nov 4, 2013

gman97005 :

rolli59 :

on that note, i will shut up !!

Please.

I have an amd fx 8120 and a 7950 but on BF4 I still only get 35-60 fps

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