CPU bottle necking what do I need to upgrade?

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

A week ago I got a radeon 7950 and only got a small performance boost from my 6770. I was told its probably my CPU bottlenecking is this true?

If it is true do you recommend any CPUs specifically also would I need to upgrade my PSU?

Specs
Processor: AMD A8-3850 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (4 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8168MB RAM
AMD Radeon HD 7950
600watt PSU

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

I would upgrade the CPU. You will need a new motherboard though too. PSU should be fine if it is a quality brand. Your budget dictates everything else. Did you update your drivers by chance for the new card?

Welshstig · Nov 26, 2013

Get an x4 750k as that'll not bottleneck your system. You'll have to get a mobo as well though

goodguy713 · Nov 26, 2013

your power supply should be fine .. how ever socket fm1 processors are pretty much a dead end you have one option but its just an unlocked multiplier version of the same processor you have. i would say try overclocking it. but its not a very powerful processor in the first place. if you did decide to upgrade your looking at a new motherboard and processor possibly a new oem version of windows..

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

Welshstig :

Not a horrible choice if budget is super low. I would recommend at least an FX 6300 though.

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

What is the budget for cpu+ mobo?

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

logainofhades :

Any mobo suggestions? I'm very new to this, would it be hard to install new one?

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

Need you budget

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

CTurbo :

looking for around 200$ I wouldn't mind paying more, however I wont be able to get it soon if it goes over by too much

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

FX 6300 + 970 series motherboard

CTurbo · Nov 26, 2013

FX 6300 is $119 at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286
Should be pretty easy to find a mobo for $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007625%20600138080%20600166260&IsNodeId=1

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

CTurbo :

for the mobo would the MSI 970A-G43 or the MSI 970A-G46 be good or should I go with the ASRock 970 Extreme3?

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

Unless you live near a microcenter, get this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $214.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 13:52 EST-0500)

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

logainofhades :

Thanks for the help!

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

logainofhades :

I was wondering if this would be better than the 6300 I live somewhat close to a microcenter and I believe it will be on sale for black friday.

logainofhades · Nov 26, 2013

FX 8320 would be a better deal and it is on sale right now. You do not have to wait till black friday.

Oweoz · Nov 26, 2013

logainofhades :

does this mobo look good?

http://www.microcenter.com/product/398237/GA-78LMT-USB3_Socket_AM3_mATX_760G_AMD_Motherboard

It comes in a bundle with the CPU is it worth it or should I just go for the one you suggested?

vaupelfda · Nov 26, 2013

You'll have to get a mobo as well though

logainofhades · Nov 27, 2013

Oweoz :

FX 8320 will work with that board, and it would still handle it being bumped to an FX 8350 speed. I have recommended it a few times for very low budget builds to squeeze in a better GPU. The 990fx gigabyte board is far better board, though. There is a bundle for it and the FX 8320 as well.

Oweoz · Nov 27, 2013

logainofhades :

Oweoz :

FX 8320 will work with that board, and it would still handle it being bumped to an FX 8350 speed. I have recommended it a few times for very low budget builds to squeeze in a better GPU. The 990fx gigabyte board is far better board, though. There is a bundle for it and the FX 8320 as well.

Perfect, now I just want to make sure that my PSU will be able to handle these I believe it should be fine but do you think I need an upgrade?

logainofhades · Nov 27, 2013

As long as it is of a quality brand and model, 600w is good.

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