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Avinoam73
October 9, 2014 10:51:32 AM
ifreestylin
October 9, 2014 10:55:40 AM
Avinoam73
October 9, 2014 11:07:33 AM
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ifreestylin
October 9, 2014 11:11:11 AM
Avinoam73 said:
appreciate the offer but i live in Israel so i don't think we could pull it off. that kinda sucks though... i was planning of buying an intel based PC after this one dies out... guess i'm going to need to stick with AMD. how much do you want for it? just out of curiosity.
About $90-100. I hope you can work out something for your PC. I know how bad you feel, (Been there).
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Avinoam73
October 9, 2014 2:51:28 PM
ok so it turns out i did managed to OC it a little bit (20.5 multiplier) and i see a pretty big improvement. it's still flaky at times but it's mostly from 70-90. i did notice that performance degrades and that my CPU is on the high side (62 degrees). does it still mean that it's the MOBO that bottlenecks? how can i be sure? also what mobo can you recommend that is cheap? i'm probably going intel next time i'm upgrading so i don't to spend too much money.
and one last question, does installing a new motherboard means re-installing the OS and everything else? like does it formats your hard drive?
and one last question, does installing a new motherboard means re-installing the OS and everything else? like does it formats your hard drive?
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smeezekitty
October 9, 2014 3:10:25 PM
ifreestylin
October 9, 2014 5:23:46 PM
Avinoam73 said:
ok so it turns out i did managed to OC it a little bit (20.5 multiplier) and i see a pretty big improvement. it's still flaky at times but it's mostly from 70-90. i did notice that performance degrades and that my CPU is on the high side (62 degrees). does it still mean that it's the MOBO that bottlenecks? how can i be sure? also what mobo can you recommend that is cheap? i'm probably going intel next time i'm upgrading so i don't to spend too much money. and one last question, does installing a new motherboard means re-installing the OS and everything else? like does it formats your hard drive?
Yes you have to re-install the OS which means format your HDD or you'll have driver issues but if you can live with the performance your getting, just save up for Intel Skylake next year and get a better cooler for now. (Cooler master hyper 212 evo) will be enough for even a 4.5ghz OC if your mobo can handle it.
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mosti
October 9, 2014 6:42:45 PM
Definitely stay clear from AMD. Going back a few years, AMD was a serious contender for bang for buck components...right now they just aren't cutting it at all and you're better off spending the extra couple hundred dollars for an intel setup. 2014 AMD is just....junk to put it plainly. They really need to pickup their game.
If I was in your situation, I would save my money and wait for skylake. However, skylake is not due till the second half of next year (and might get delayed). They are promising increased power efficiency with greatly increased performance among other things. AMD are hot cpu's. So between now and then, I'd source a second hand aftermarket cooler which is compatible with your cpu, give it some extra air and continue trying to overclock and hold on till next year. We're here to help an I'm sure we can get your cpu overclocked to a good level (with an upgraded cooler).
I'm yet to look up your mobo so I'll do so and report back here. Could be an issue with bottle necking. But in the mean time, definately start sourcing an aftermarket cooler for this super hot chip you have.
If I was in your situation, I would save my money and wait for skylake. However, skylake is not due till the second half of next year (and might get delayed). They are promising increased power efficiency with greatly increased performance among other things. AMD are hot cpu's. So between now and then, I'd source a second hand aftermarket cooler which is compatible with your cpu, give it some extra air and continue trying to overclock and hold on till next year. We're here to help an I'm sure we can get your cpu overclocked to a good level (with an upgraded cooler).
I'm yet to look up your mobo so I'll do so and report back here. Could be an issue with bottle necking. But in the mean time, definately start sourcing an aftermarket cooler for this super hot chip you have.
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Avinoam73
October 10, 2014 3:53:48 AM
here is what my MOBO's BIOS looks like, take from it whatever you understand:
BIOS setup
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2p8eioKR0xVAariUc...
MB intelligent tweaker (M.I.T)
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2p6oQdrB2F4Ot16Xf...
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2pNBoIY59tYpuhUyY...
advanced BIOS features
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2ps-rJIlGRivzCv6C...
BIOS setup
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2p8eioKR0xVAariUc...
MB intelligent tweaker (M.I.T)
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2p6oQdrB2F4Ot16Xf...
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2pNBoIY59tYpuhUyY...
advanced BIOS features
https://faihtq-ch3301.files.1drv.com/y2ps-rJIlGRivzCv6C...
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ifreestylin
October 10, 2014 6:50:33 AM
Avinoam73
October 10, 2014 2:19:57 PM
ifreestylin
October 10, 2014 3:13:12 PM
Avinoam73
October 10, 2014 3:16:12 PM
ifreestylin
October 10, 2014 3:33:18 PM
Avinoam73
October 10, 2014 3:34:35 PM
ifreestylin
October 10, 2014 5:29:29 PM
smeezekitty
October 10, 2014 5:48:29 PM
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 4:06:53 AM
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 5:39:43 AM
Mahisse
October 13, 2014 5:42:51 AM
It's pretty simple actually. Your motherboard doesn't support AM3+ CPUs, only AM3. Some motherboards can run AM3+ even though not supporting it fully. If you are sure that your motherboard is the specific brand: GA-880Gm-D2H you should get it replaced. Some AM3 motherboards would support AM3+ CPUs with a BIOS update but I've looked at Gigabyte's support site and it doesn't seem like there is a BIOS update supporting AM3+. You will probably not get the full potential with that motherboard, sorry. But I guess you can try updating the BIOS to see if that should help, but I doubt it.
AM3+ socket is for FX CPUs so go get a motherboard that supports that.
AM3 only fully support Athlon II/Phenom II
AM3+ socket is for FX CPUs so go get a motherboard that supports that.
AM3 only fully support Athlon II/Phenom II
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 5:46:57 AM
it's not that simple, because there are 2 versions to my MOBO: rev 1 and rev 3.1. i have revision 3.1, which supports AM3+.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
it even says that it supports AM3+ on the box. what i'm trying to figure out is whether or not my MOBO is bottlenecking or how i can check that.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
it even says that it supports AM3+ on the box. what i'm trying to figure out is whether or not my MOBO is bottlenecking or how i can check that.
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Mahisse
October 13, 2014 5:59:42 AM
Kari
October 13, 2014 6:35:22 AM
Avinoam73 said:
it's not that simple, because there are 2 versions to my MOBO: rev 1 and rev 3.1. i have revision 3.1, which supports AM3+.http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
it even says that it supports AM3+ on the box. what i'm trying to figure out is whether or not my MOBO is bottlenecking or how i can check that.
it also doesn't specifically list fx8350 in the cpu support list either...
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-p...
one bit of good news is that the mobo does support other 125W cpus however, so you are unlikely to blow up the vrms on the mobo... (some older mobos only went up to 95W so a 125W cpu had the possibility to damage the board, mainly the cheap ones though)
You'd need to monitor the clocks on the individual cores when gaming (under load). If the clocks stay up nicely it should be ok. I believe amd had their own little software for that, the amd overdrive?
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 6:44:51 AM
thanks, i'll measure the clocks while gaming.
but it seems i was wrong again: i checked the box again and it says its "rev 4.0". having said that, according to the support list on gigabyte's website (http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-p...) the 8350 is still not supported.
can you recommend a cheap MOBO for the FX-8350?
but it seems i was wrong again: i checked the box again and it says its "rev 4.0". having said that, according to the support list on gigabyte's website (http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-p...) the 8350 is still not supported.
can you recommend a cheap MOBO for the FX-8350?
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ifreestylin
October 13, 2014 6:56:20 AM
smeezekitty said:
When you overclock I would set the CPU voltage to manual to make sure the motherboard doesn't crank it way up.When you set it to manual make sure it isn't set to anything higher than normal for the time being
But..um seriously you need a better cooler. The stock one barely manages at stock clocks
Avinoam73 said:
thanks, i'll measure the clocks while gaming. but it seems i was wrong again: i checked the box again and it says its "rev 4.0". having said that, according to the support list on gigabyte's website (http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-p...) the 8350 is still not supported.
can you recommend a cheap MOBO for the FX-8350?
Any 970 Chipset should be fine.
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 7:27:17 AM
Mahisse
October 13, 2014 7:35:23 AM
Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 7:38:02 AM
ifreestylin
October 13, 2014 8:49:14 AM
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Avinoam73
October 13, 2014 10:18:16 AM
cateatsfish
October 14, 2014 12:19:07 AM
You definitely should try "core unparking" as You got a FX 8350!
A lot of AMD BF4 players could get rid of the FPS drops by doing that.
If that does not help, reinstall BF4 and reinstall video driver AFTER that.
Too avoid redownloading BF4 do this:
By doing this Origin starts installation, gets the core files and some other stuff, finds the data files and proceeds straight to the installation. It takes just a few minutes.
Stay away from overclocking as it is useless concerning FPS drops. And don't mess up the BIOS!
A lot of AMD BF4 players could get rid of the FPS drops by doing that.
If that does not help, reinstall BF4 and reinstall video driver AFTER that.
Too avoid redownloading BF4 do this:
Goto BF4 installation directory
Backup Data, Update, Update2, Update3 directories
Deinstall
Copy Data, Update, Update2, Update3 back to the BF4 installation directory
Reinstall BF4
By doing this Origin starts installation, gets the core files and some other stuff, finds the data files and proceeds straight to the installation. It takes just a few minutes.
Stay away from overclocking as it is useless concerning FPS drops. And don't mess up the BIOS!
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ROCKSTARhjk
October 14, 2014 9:11:48 AM
Its a 100 % bottle neck thanks to your Amd cpu, now i have also been using the same pc specs as u said, i simply sold my fx 8350 and moved on to INTEL chipset mobo and cpu, at first i was using my r9 290 on z77 extreme 4 with i3 at 3.3 ghz, i honestly saw a ton of performance improvement, next thing u know i realised that amd processors were just good at overclocking and nothing else, after using this setup for 3 weeks i moved on and installed an i7 3770k overclocked to 4.4 first on stock cooler, then 4.8 ghz on custom water loop, long story short cutting all the bullshit out !!! Remove your mobo and cpu buy some intel shit and voila happy gaming, and if this do3s not work u can punch me in my face for wasting your money !!!
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