Is my CPU "bottle-necking" my GPU?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
F

FTurnips

Honorable
Feb 5, 2014
19
0
10,510
Hey, I have decided to start upgrading my computer for once (it was purchased stock, not custom-built) since it is years old. I recently just purchased a new Graphics Card and PSU and was wondering if it's worth investing in a new CPU if it's slowing my gaming down.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz)
MEMORY: 6GB DDR2
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 760

I am pretty new with getting new computer components and would like to know if my CPU is slowing my games down (because it is ancient, or at least to me it is). My motherboard is pretty old too, I don't know what kind it is though.

Thanks :)
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
M

mswg

Honorable
Aug 3, 2013
43
0
10,540
yep you will need a new processor + mobo
add to that DDR3 rams
dunno about your budget but check those anyways:
cpu :I5 4670k
mobo: MSI z87 gd45 ,MSI z87 GD65, asus z87 plus, asus z87 pro, asus maximus vi hero z87 .
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
F

FTurnips

Honorable
Feb 5, 2014
19
0
10,510


Would newer DDR3 RAM increase FPS that much on games? I'm on a budget right now until about next month so I'd prefer not to upgrade memory sticks for a while unless it is a noticeable difference.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
F

FTurnips

Honorable
Feb 5, 2014
19
0
10,510


It seems I will have to buy a new CPU regardless of what I do but if budget isn't a problem (next month), would you personally suggest Intel instead of AMD?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
rolandzhang3

rolandzhang3

Dignified
Sep 28, 2013
3,623
0
16,960
If not overclocking an i5-4430 or 4440 and a cheap H81/B85/H87 motherboard should do the trick

If your budget is rather tight (around $120 at most at the price level of an FX-6300) then the only Intel option is the i3-4130, a very powerful dual core
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
lmaonade200

lmaonade200

Distinguished
Oct 31, 2013
1,134
0
20,460


if budget isn't a problem, then Intel all the way as of now, the problem with AMD is that they haven't released a mainstream performance desktop CPU in a while, they're targeting the family/casual consumer with their new products so the enthusiast chips are not that great (though still respectable)

go for a solid i5 4670k (or non k if you don't want to overclock), it's got great performance.

As for the RAM, it won't necessarily help with FPS, but for more demanding games it can ease stuttering issues if you happen to suffer any, because newer/faster RAM can load more information into memory
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
M

mswg

Honorable
Aug 3, 2013
43
0
10,540
I suggested ddr3 since you are making an upgrade like this newer and faster rams will be a really good addition.
And if you have the budget get the 4670k cpu + asus z87 pro or maximus vi hero
Im a fan of asus :p
That doesn't mean Msi and gigabyte have bad mobos but i prefer asus
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
F

FTurnips

Honorable
Feb 5, 2014
19
0
10,510
Okay thanks for the help guys, I appreciate you all helping out a newbie! I'm 100% for sure going to buy a new CPU and I guess a new mobo too, I think I will delay the upgrade on the RAM for a bit though unless I can find a cheap and good deal. I'll probably buy an Intel since I plan to upgrade other parts of my computer gradually throughout the year anyways (which means my wallet will suffer as I end up buying a new case/cooling/etc later).
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom