New R9 290x running worse than old GPU

D4MAGED

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So I recently purchased a new GPU (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131665) and it's running at lower FPS than my older GPU (ATI HD5830). I manly play CS: GO and I used to get 120-180 FPS never dropping below 100 and now I get less than 100 FPS. I have 144Hz monitor so I need at least 144 FPS, but more than that creates less input lag(yes, I know that sounds crazy, but it is true in CS: GO).

Specs:
12GB of ram
Windows 10
Intel Core i5 660 @ 3.33Ghz
Power Color R9 290x GPU

Things I have tried:
Uninstalling and reinstalling the driver (x2)
Changing PCIE ports
Upgrading PSU
Overclocking

 
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It might not be that suprising, that the bottleneck might be the CPU. An Intel CPU ranging from the 3XXX...

Mohd Mamat

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Oct 14, 2013
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It might not be that suprising, that the bottleneck might be the CPU. An Intel CPU ranging from the 3XXX series wont have bottlenecks with high end GPU's, oh and if the PSU isnt capable, the GPU wont be able to sustain gaming at all.
 
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