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Good CPU for playing WoW?

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January 14, 2014 7:46:24 PM

Hello, I'm currently playing WoW on high/max settings and it seems to run fine, but it does have some issues in some more populated areas. This really annoys me, since I really hate lag.

I'm currently using a Radeon HD 7870 videocard and a AMD Phenom x6 II 1090T processor. People told me that the game is very heavily CPU dependant and I have a feeling my CPU is the weak point in my gaming rig. What would be a nice CPU so I can play WoW on maximum settings without having to worry about dropping below 60fps? I heard the i5 3750K is great?

Thanks in advance.

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January 14, 2014 7:51:20 PM

The i5 3750K is definitely capable of running WoW on max settings, but is it really worth the extra 230 + another 100+ for a decent LGA1155 motherboard? Try turning shadows and liquid detail down if you have them on ultra.
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January 14, 2014 7:53:04 PM

That CPU is a great processor, I don't think that's the reason. It is the 3570K, yes it's faster then the 1090. Sometimes adding an SSD can make a big difference...
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January 14, 2014 8:33:25 PM

Anonymous said:
The i5 3750K is definitely capable of running WoW on max settings, but is it really worth the extra 230 + another 100+ for a decent LGA1155 motherboard? Try turning shadows and liquid detail down if you have them on ultra.


I already turned my shadows down to high, and my view distance to high (helped a lot, turning it even further down has minimal effects), the rest is mostly ultra. I'll try tuning luquid down to high, and see if that will help a lot. Is there any other AMD CPU that will fit in a M4A88T-M motherboard that will be capable of running WoW on ultra?

Thanks in advance, I'll come back with an answer tomorrow if turning liquid details down helped.

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January 14, 2014 8:38:50 PM

Your motherboard has an AM3 socket, so you have pretty much the best CPU for that mobo. No problem.
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January 14, 2014 8:54:41 PM

Anonymous said:
Your motherboard has an AM3 socket, so you have pretty much the best CPU for that mobo. No problem.


What about the AMD FX-8350? It looks like a really good idea, but I have no idea if it fits my motherboard. I think it does, but I'm not sure.

If it doesn't, I'm fine with it, I'll just tune down some settings and load up on some cash until I can make some huge upgrades instead of minor ones.

Thanks in advance!
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January 14, 2014 8:59:17 PM

minkey said:
Anonymous said:
Your motherboard has an AM3 socket, so you have pretty much the best CPU for that mobo. No problem.


What about the AMD FX-8350? It looks like a really good idea, but I have no idea if it fits my motherboard. I think it does, but I'm not sure.


Sorry to say, but it does not. FX series processors use the AM3+ socket, whereas your motherboard has AM3. I have close to the same model as yours, with a Phenom II 965, and I always wish I could get an FX.

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January 14, 2014 9:13:17 PM

Anonymous said:
minkey said:
Anonymous said:
Your motherboard has an AM3 socket, so you have pretty much the best CPU for that mobo. No problem.


What about the AMD FX-8350? It looks like a really good idea, but I have no idea if it fits my motherboard. I think it does, but I'm not sure.


Sorry to say, but it does not. FX series processors use the AM3+ socket, whereas your motherboard has AM3. I have close to the same model as yours, with a Phenom II 965, and I always wish I could get an FX.



Ahh well, too bad, atleast I can keep my money :p  Anyways, thanks alot for the help!
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