FX 8320, R9 290 - Low framerates on BF4

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 24, 2016

I've recently upgraded my CPU from a Phenom II x4 820 to an FX 8320. I"m getting rather low framerates with Battlefield 4, and only get good framerates at high settings. Many other people seem to be getting high framerates with my same specs, on ultra settings. Can anyone tell me what I can do to solve this?

Here's a video of someone with the same specs getting higher framerates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQE7emzac2o
Specs -
Asus R9 290 DirectCU II OC
FX 8320 3.5ghz
12gb DDR3 1600mhz

CTurbo · Jan 24, 2016

You upgraded from a 95w cpu to a 125w cpu. If you have a cheap motherboard, it will throttle the FX8320 resulting in poor performance.

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 24, 2016

CTurbo :

The motherboard is a GA-990FX-Gaming, and I don't think it's the problem. It's a rather new motherboard, and shouldn't be throttling the CPU.

CTurbo · Jan 24, 2016

You are right. That is a good motherboard.

cheapo gamer · Jan 24, 2016

are you running mantle? , re install directx from bf4 install folder, try unparking cores, update drivers , google your setup there are hundreds of options

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 24, 2016

cheapo gamer :

I am running Mantle, but the cores aren't parked and I updated drivers.

Vic 40 · Jan 28, 2016

Did you keep an eye on the temps of the new cpu?

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 28, 2016

Vic 40 :

Yep. The CPU runs super cool even when overclocked to 4.1ghz. When idle it's around 10 - 30 degrees celsius, and under load it never gets past 60 degrees. The GPU on the other hand gets up to 90 and sometimes 100 degrees celsius. Can GPU temps affect performance that much though?

cheapo gamer · Jan 29, 2016

how is it you have 12 gb of ram ? and in what way is it configured , try just 8gb in color matching slots and watch your gpu in game are the fans spinning ?

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 29, 2016

cheapo gamer :

I actually just put in 12gb. I have two 4gb sticks of Corsair Vengeance, and two 2gb sticks of something else.

cheapo gamer · Jan 29, 2016

take out the 2x2gb sticks and have your 8gb ram in slots 0-2 test it then 1-3 then get back to me , have you undone any screws on the back of your gpu ? a 290x shouldnt get that hot

Vic 40 · Jan 31, 2016

Dizzlepop11 :

Ceck temps wit AMD's own overclocking tool AMD OverDrive.

Dizzlepop11 :

that's way to high,i would want to see temps under 85°C,lower would be better. See what you can do about that. Is it a reference design? Maybe change the cooler then or add a side fan or fan at the bottom of the case if possible.

Dizzlepop11 · Jan 31, 2016

Vic 40 :

AMD Overdrive says the same thing that CPUID says, and it's staying very cool even under load. The GPU is the standard Asus cooler, and I've been trying to remove it since I got it to reapply thermal paste, but the screws stripped easily and I can't get it off. I have one more question however. Can a bad power supply affect performance? Just today I was playing a game and it began to click, which I heard is a bad sign.

cheapo gamer · Jan 31, 2016

that gpu is way too hot it must be throttling to keep the temps down , try one of your buddies if you can or tighten it up if possible

Dying_Flogmeat · Feb 1, 2016

The same was happening to me with an 8350 and 280x. It turns out, after getting a new motherboard, the gsme ran completely fine.

The problem with the old motherboard was dust clogging up a large section of the PCIe slot. Take a close look to make sure this isn't the case, and also make sure that your GPU is connected via a full PCIe slot, as opposed to one thst looks like it is full length, but only has around half the ammount of pins upon closer inspection.

Vic 40 · Feb 1, 2016

Dizzlepop11 :

The clicking sound might be the bearings of the fan,if it still works are you fine,does it stop might the psu get too hot on the inside and when that happens do you have problems.

Dizzlepop11 · Feb 1, 2016

Vic 40 :

It would only happen when I'm gaming. I needed an upgrade badly anyway, so I picked up a CX850M, as well as buying 2 more 4gb sticks to replace the 2gb ones. Considering all that's happened so far, I think I'll wait for the new GPUs that NVidia and AMD are rolling out later this year, and purchase a new one.

Vic 40 · Feb 1, 2016

There's a differnce between lots of wattage and quality.You don't need 850watts and the CX line isn't that great (being mild).A good 650watt psu would run that build,if you want abit more try to get the EVGA B2 750watt if available.
To keep it under a certain budget and not knowing what's available to you,
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/deepcool-power-supply-dq750st,evga-power-supply-110b20750vr,evga-power-supply-110b20850v1,evga-power-supply-210gq0650/

Well only read a review about it (CX850M) on jonnyGuru after this and it doesn't seem to be that bad so if you can't swap it should you be fine,but only time will tell.

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