Is my cpu holding my computer back?

Kevin-1 · Jul 8, 2015

I was wondering if my cpu is holding my computer back, it's mainly a gaming computer

SPECS-
Cpu- AMD FX 8320 (3.5 ghz)
Motherboard- gigabyte 970a ds3p (AM3+ socket)
Gpu- Msi GeForce 980 gaming 4g
Ram- 32gb
600 watt power supply
If there is anything missing just let me know
But I have been thinking about upgrading my cpu lately and I was wondering if I should stay with the fx series or go down a completley different route?
Thanks in advance

CTurbo · Jul 8, 2015

Your motherboard looks like the weakest link, or possibly your psu depending on which model you have.

CTurbo · Jul 8, 2015

Yes your motherboard does not have the proper power phase to even run that FX8320 at stock speeds under load. Pretty much a guaranteed bottleneck. If your psu is a low quality unit, you'll have even more issues.

Next time, ALWAYS get a high quality motherboard and psu. They are the two most important parts of every build.

johnnyb105 · Jul 8, 2015

Al tho his motherboard will work with that cpu and many others I would of went with a 990FX and as mention a better PSU as well but I don't belive he can over clock well on that board.. As to the path Well they say the I5 4690K is so much faster but from what I seen its on par with the 8350 but the 8350 is weak on single threaded apps.... You have no real upgrade path on the AM3+ board Either go with the Intel I5 or wait till next year for AMD zen either way you have to buy another board for a upgrade to really make your GPU SHINE....

His board specs

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=5216

Bottom line go with the intel 1150 socket its going to be around for awhile you have a better upgrade path... The amd setup is getting long in the tooth... Yes I own both Intel and amd...

Kevin-1 · Jul 8, 2015

At this point would you suggest I just swap out the motherboard and processor as well as the PSU? If you could give me any suggestions that would be much appreciated this is my case http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16811133234

CTurbo · Jul 8, 2015

Need your budget

Kevin-1 · Jul 8, 2015

If you can keep everything under $700 that would be fine

CTurbo · Jul 8, 2015

You wouldn't need to spend anywhere near $700

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $331.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 17:56 EDT-0400

This is the absolute most you would need to spend

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.78 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $538.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-08 17:58 EDT-0400

Kevin-1 · Jul 8, 2015

Thanks for all the help man you've been awesome!

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