Alright, so I have had this problem were my games started stuttering or "frame-skipping" to the point that it is almost unplayable. Regardless of the game and settings, my PC (which is well capable) just will not cooperate. I have tried almost everything imaginable short of buying a new CPU/MOBO - I've tried new HDD (fresh windows install), new RAM, new video card... nothing seems to work!
So I've come to the conclusion that it must be my CPU or MOBO. I want to go with Intel just to try something fresh, but I typically go to Newegg, sort by review count, and buy the cheapest item near the top of the list - but I figured I would ask you all for help instead of being completely clueless
Any suggestions on an Intel-based CPU/MOBO combo for preferably around $300ish?
I'm also open to suggestions on how to fix the stuttering, but like I said, I've tried EVERYTHING.
Current Specs:
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CPU: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 980 Processor
Mobo: ASRock 970 Extreme3
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) Patriot DDR3 PC3-8500F (533 MHz)
Vid Card: HIS AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
HDD: WD 1002FAEX (1TB - 7200RPM)
PSU: OCZ XStream 700w
Sound: On-board mobo (Realtek HD Audio)
So I've come to the conclusion that it must be my CPU or MOBO. I want to go with Intel just to try something fresh, but I typically go to Newegg, sort by review count, and buy the cheapest item near the top of the list - but I figured I would ask you all for help instead of being completely clueless
Any suggestions on an Intel-based CPU/MOBO combo for preferably around $300ish?
I'm also open to suggestions on how to fix the stuttering, but like I said, I've tried EVERYTHING.
Current Specs:
----------------------------
CPU: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 980 Processor
Mobo: ASRock 970 Extreme3
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) Patriot DDR3 PC3-8500F (533 MHz)
Vid Card: HIS AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
HDD: WD 1002FAEX (1TB - 7200RPM)
PSU: OCZ XStream 700w
Sound: On-board mobo (Realtek HD Audio)
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