Intel? AMD? And which ones will fit with my motherboard?

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

Hi I am wondering which brand processor I should look into getting that is best for gaming, and which ones will fit with my motherboard. I recently purchased a GeForce GTX760 2GB but am still getting random FPS drops in game throughout the time I'm playing.

So I'm beginning to figure that it's my processor that needs upgrading. I currently have the AMD FX Series Vishera 6300.

This is my current PC but the graphics card and PSU that are listed on the specs have been upgraded: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258067

I don't have an exact budget but nothing over $220 would be nice. But if it isn't my processor that needs upgrading any other recommendations are welcomed. Thanks.

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

your motherboard is amd

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

do you have windows 7

aatje92 · Apr 10, 2014

The CPU you have should be fine for gaming

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

what games are dropping fps

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

coolcole01 :

Currently League of Legends is dropping in FPS quite frequently. And no I have Windows 8 and look into getting Windows 7 soon.

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

if you have 8 keep it but there is a few things you can do have you upgraded your driver in the last week or so the new nvidia driver is suppose to be awesome

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

also can you check your cpu temps while gaming

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

coolcole01 :

Yeah I just installed the drivers since the graphics card came today. And I have checked the temps while gaming and they usually seem to be normal

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

Check task manager while you are playing and have the FPS drop. If you go to the performance tab it will show that your CPU cores and RAM are doing. Then come back with the numbers

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

just make sure you dont have a lot of programs running in the background

Chicano · Apr 10, 2014

Your RAM specifications don't specify the manufacturer or bus speed...

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

Chicano :

I know the RAM is corsair vengeance. Not sure what you mean by speed of it though, still learning about all this stuff

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

hes right thats a pretty weak psu for that card but i think a 500w will do but just to be safe here is a good one for 45 bucks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

coolcole01 :

I already have upgraded the PSU, might not have made it clear enough in the post. I hove a Rosewill Capstone Series 750W

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

oops yes you did so whats going on in the backgound

BayArea · Apr 10, 2014

coolcole01 :

Oh sorry I thought I replied to your other post. I'm currently not able to do any of that right now but if you want the numbers tomorrow I could get them to you with a screenshot.

coolcole01 · Apr 10, 2014

its cool but here is a few things you can do make sure your computers power settings are in high performance and go into advanced settings then click performance then you will get a screen where you can check or uncheck boxes check the button for performance this will make the desktop look plain but will maximize the performance your computer can give out in games

Chicano · Apr 10, 2014

By Ram speed I meant in bus speed in MHZ (1333, 1600, 1866)... the specifications sheet is vague on the description so I wondered, but Corsair Vengeance sticks should be adequate.

Intel? AMD? And which ones will fit with my motherboard?

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