CPU Upgrade From AMD Phenomm XII 1055t @2.8Ghz

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cooopzhy

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Hey again, I am wondering if anyone could help me with a new CPU upgrade for a friend of mine because he is having low fps issues in CS:GO


Its currently 100-150(sometimes lower) and he would like it to be over 200
He's currently running
AMD Phenomm II X6 1055t @2.8Ghz
ASUS Radeon R7 260x OC edition
8gb 1333mhz RAM i think...

Could someone reccomend a relativley cheap CPU to help boost his fps to what he needs

He is on a tight budget so i suppose cheaper is better and it will have to be amd only

Thanks again for anyhelp from me and my bud.

 
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geofelt
You may be graphics bound, and not cpu bound.

For cpu, you will have to change motherboard, and a intel quad and a lga1150 motherboard is normally the best upgrade.

To help clarify your CPU/GPU options, run these two tests:

a) Run your games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

b) Limit your cpu, either by reducing the OC, or, in windows power management, limit the maximum cpu% to something like 70%.
Go to control panel/power options/change plan settings/change advanced power settings/processor power management/maximum processor state/
This will...
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You may be graphics bound, and not cpu bound.

For cpu, you will have to change motherboard, and a intel quad and a lga1150 motherboard is normally the best upgrade.

To help clarify your CPU/GPU options, run these two tests:

a) Run your games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

b) Limit your cpu, either by reducing the OC, or, in windows power management, limit the maximum cpu% to something like 70%.
Go to control panel/power options/change plan settings/change advanced power settings/processor power management/maximum processor state/
This will simulate what a lack of cpu power will do.
Conversely what a 30% improvement might do.

You could also experiment with removing one core in the bios. This will tell you how sensitive your games are to the benefits of many cores.

If your FPS drops significantly, it is an indicator that your cpu is the limiting factor, and a cpu upgrade is in order.

It is possible that both tests are positive, indicating that you have a well balanced system, and both cpu and gpu need to be upgraded to get better gaming FPS.
 
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