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Buying new CPU / Upgrading old one?

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September 26, 2014 2:39:53 AM

Hey guys..
So since i got a new graphics card i think the cpu doesnt "allow" me to use it fully..
Also im a gamer so i need a better cpu, cuz all the games i play give me Low FPS/performance etc.. I checked "Can you run it" and it says that i need to upgrade my CPU. Its true that its quite old now but what do you guys think? And if im correct, which cpu should i buy so it'll fit good in my computer.

SPECS:

OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8400 2.66 gHz (4 CPUs)
RAM: 4 GB
DirectX: 11
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GT630

tell me if i forgot to mention any information..
Sorry for my english!


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September 26, 2014 3:04:00 AM

Being a pro gamer you should have already upgraded your cpu.
I will recommend you at least an intel i5 as a processor and I think 4gb ram is enough to play games at low setting but if you want to Play at mid settings you should upgrade to 6gb of ram and gt630 is not a graphics card for gamers you should have gone for an amd hd7750(minimum) if you want to play games. Always go for amd in low budget graphics cards.
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September 26, 2014 3:11:31 AM

4gb was enough for me to run every game maxed @ 1680x1050..

bf3 on ultra/high takes 1-2gb ram
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September 26, 2014 3:39:55 AM

Did you play watch dogs at high settings or even at medium settings
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September 26, 2014 5:14:48 AM

Havent played it, but this is a short list of "new" games that i have played :

bf3
farcry 3
sleeping dogs
gta iv
skyrim (unmodded tho)
bf4 beta
saints row 3
need for speed most wanted (2013)
crysis 3 beta
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September 26, 2014 5:33:41 AM

You see I told you to upgrade to 6gb as it will help you to play games which will come in future as you will not be able to play games such as watch dogs,gta5 etc at mid settings as you will Only meet their minimum requirement.
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September 26, 2014 6:47:08 AM

Frankly, you need a whole new system.
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September 26, 2014 6:49:06 AM

Your CPU isnt too bad, with a better graphics card you can play tons of things better.

Consider something like a 750 Ti.
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September 26, 2014 6:41:31 PM

That C2Q isn't holding back that GTX 630, follow RobCrezz advice and get another GPU, a r9 270 will do well also.
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