A horrible CPU Choice.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

Hello guys, so, I recently built my first ever gaming PC, yay, woohooo, well... not so much. Because this was my first ever build, I was obviously a massive noob. I picked an AMD FX 8370 to pair up with my GTX 760. The problem here is, that CPU intensive games run really bad, because of AMD's low single core performance, I really wish I would've picked the i5-4790k (Or something like that), because, most of the games that I play, are CPU intensive games. If I were to replace the CPU, I obviously need to replace the motherboard too, which would be about 350 euros (for both components combined). I'm only 14, so I obviously don't have enough money right now (I barely saved up for this PC). What should I do? I'm truly devastated, this was a horrific first PC build experience.

Suztera · Jan 17, 2015

What motherboard do you have?

You could try to sell your cpu and motherboard to fund the next upgrade.

Joseph DeGarmo · Jan 17, 2015

You can return the motherboard / CPU and then get an i5-4690k instead.

Nextg_Rival · Jan 17, 2015

Is it that much of a problem? What games do you play that trouble you so much? I also play mostly CPU intensive games, but my FX 6300 is more than sufficient.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

Nextg_Rival :

DayZ, Arma, Minecraft itc...

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

Suztera :

Asrock 970 Extreme4

Suztera · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

I would say that would be a bad combo with a FX 8370 with that motherboard. No VRM heatsinks, only 4+1 vrm design. Not good enough for a FX 8320 really let alone a FX 8370.

mrhippo900 · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

I'm not sure why you having so much probably with an 8370, especially if you have a GTX 760. Im running and FX 8350 and A GTX 970 and i get pretty decent performance.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

Suztera :

Vid Dovgan :

I would say that would be a bad combo with a FX 8370 with that motherboard. No VRM heatsinks, only 4+1 vrm design. Not good enough for a FX 8320 really let alone a FX 8370.

Are you sure? Should I replace my MoBo? If so, give me some suggestions.

mrhippo900 · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

DayZ has horrible engines, even i cant run it at a fair FPS without lag.

mrhippo900 · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

This one is cheap, good looking, and is very good for Overclocking: http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=MB-970GAM&c=fr&pid=a168351d70e9f1673a5227e68141f7cc9c1d9f38ce408576dae5d9745da6c167&gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRYyiyRo3BjNs_eWEVmHl_E38bueCbRp6pOElcI96gYTcaAhG18P8HAQ

Suztera · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

The MSI 970 gaming as stated.

If you looking for a motherboard with less flashy red :

Gigabyte 970 UD3P
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p
But with the games you play, Intel cpu is more favored.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

mrhippo900 :

I know dude, But MINECRAFT?! Just how? It goes from 600, all the way down to 30 and then back.

mrhippo900 · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

mrhippo900 :

I know dude, But MINECRAFT?! Just how? It goes from 600, all the way down to 30 and then back.

Minecraft is surprisingly a very intensive game, i get only around 80 FPS with my build, and it can fluctuate pretty strangely too.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

mrhippo900 :

Vid Dovgan :

This one is cheap, good looking, and is very good for Overclocking: http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=MB-970GAM&c=fr&pid=a168351d70e9f1673a5227e68141f7cc9c1d9f38ce408576dae5d9745da6c167&gclid=Cj0KEQiAreilBRDzrNfb6uqX4fwBEiQAk-MRYyiyRo3BjNs_eWEVmHl_E38bueCbRp6pOElcI96gYTcaAhG18P8HAQ

Well, I bought this PC from a company, I picked the parts and they built it and all, so imma get a free replacement. So, why not? I'll give it a shot. One more thing, will I have to uninstall windows if I change the mobo?

mrhippo900 · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

mrhippo900 :

Well, I bought this PC from a company, I picked the parts and they built it and all, so imma get a free replacement. So, why not? I'll give it a shot. One more thing, will I have to uninstall windows if I change the mobo?

Nope, the only thing you have to do is reinstall all the drivers. Trust me i recently upgraded.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

mrhippo900 :

OMFG, not the f-ing drivers again...

photonboy · Jan 17, 2015

Windows:
Since it's a pre-built you'll have to buy a different copy. Unless they gave you the OEM disc with the code, AND it's Windows 8 (W8 is transferable).

So unless you have a Windows 8 official install disc with code that came with the PC you'll need to buy a new copy.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

photonboy :

M8, it ain't pre built, I ordered the parts (No OS) from a company, and paid them 20 bucks extra cuz I'm a lazy mofo. I installed windows via a disc, that my friend got from college.

VenBaja · Jan 17, 2015

Suztera :

If this is true then it's likely the OP is experiencing throttling issues, which would definitely lead to poor performance.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

VenBaja :

Suztera :

If this is true then it's likely the OP is experiencing throttling issues, which would definitely lead to poor performance.

The Fuq is an OP?

Nextg_Rival · Jan 17, 2015

OP means original poster.

Vid Dovgan · Jan 17, 2015

Nextg_Rival :

Aha, I see

VenBaja · Jan 17, 2015

Vid Dovgan :

Know thyself

mouse24 · Jan 18, 2015

For the minecraft bit maybe I can help a little.

What modpack are you playing + version number, if you'd like I can download it and see what performance I get. (of course you're gonna have to give me a seed and run around the starting area so our performance is as similar as possible.) Plus the view distance.

Also try installing Fastcraft, its over on the IC2 forums, 1.7.10 has absolutely trashed performance when generating new terrain, minecraft is basically unplayable without that mod. 8 chunks loaded = stuttering to 2fps every 3 blocks or so.

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