Hello there.
Last year, I got a system built for me by a friend of a friend, for gaming and rendering and this is what I got.
CPU: AMD FX8350 4Ghz
Mobo: ASRock 990FX Extreme3
GPU: 2x Radeon Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X in Crossfire
RAM: G.Skill 16GB
Power supply: Super flower 1000F14MP 1000w
Case: Aerocool Xpredator X3
OS: Windows 7 Professional
I have a couple of issues with my system.
A problem occurs when the CPU is at full load because the Mobo just isn't capable. The VRM's get too hot and limit the voltage to the CPU. I have also disabled all possible ways of throttling the CPU in the bois. One question I have is that this happens when the CPU is at 63 degrees, is this too hot?
I also get stuttering in all games, even if Crossfire is disabled / 2nd card is removed. I wasn't sure if the Mobo is also limiting voltage to the GPU's? My fps will be locked to 60 but at random intervals it will drop to 41 then back up. Unlocked I can get 200+ in GMod (for example) but still stutters. I locked it to see if i could monitor it but I couldn't spot any causes.
Back onto my main point. I've at least figured out I need a new Mobo. I know a bit but I don't know enough to choose one that is suitable for my components.
Could I get some help in choosing one please?
Thanks,
DJS
Last year, I got a system built for me by a friend of a friend, for gaming and rendering and this is what I got.
CPU: AMD FX8350 4Ghz
Mobo: ASRock 990FX Extreme3
GPU: 2x Radeon Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X in Crossfire
RAM: G.Skill 16GB
Power supply: Super flower 1000F14MP 1000w
Case: Aerocool Xpredator X3
OS: Windows 7 Professional
I have a couple of issues with my system.
A problem occurs when the CPU is at full load because the Mobo just isn't capable. The VRM's get too hot and limit the voltage to the CPU. I have also disabled all possible ways of throttling the CPU in the bois. One question I have is that this happens when the CPU is at 63 degrees, is this too hot?
I also get stuttering in all games, even if Crossfire is disabled / 2nd card is removed. I wasn't sure if the Mobo is also limiting voltage to the GPU's? My fps will be locked to 60 but at random intervals it will drop to 41 then back up. Unlocked I can get 200+ in GMod (for example) but still stutters. I locked it to see if i could monitor it but I couldn't spot any causes.
Back onto my main point. I've at least figured out I need a new Mobo. I know a bit but I don't know enough to choose one that is suitable for my components.
Could I get some help in choosing one please?
Thanks,
DJS