Why isn't my computer working right? (AMD setup)

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theFainster

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I'm 15 and just built my first computer for Christmas. The only (big) problem is that it gets 6 fps on all of my Assassin's Creed games. I went to a Micro Center to get all of my supplies, and i thought i got a pretty good deal for all of it, including it being eligible for hardcore gaming. Not only that, But i get about 30-35 fps on Fallout 3. Here are my specs of my comp.

MB: AS Rock 990 FX Killer gaming
CPU: AMD Black Edition FX?6300 3.5 GHz 6?Core Processor
GPU: EVGA GE Force 8600 GT
POWER SUPPLY: Apevia 520w
I also have a Corsair H80i CPU Hydro Cooling System.

If there is anything else you want to know, please ask me. If you want to give me any suggestions on what I should buy, my budget is about $150 for each item. Thanks!
 
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I don't think nVidia or AMD are really better than the other. They both have wins at various price points, it really depends on your budget and needs. For instance, around $200 I recommend the R9 380, but around $140 I recommend the GTX 950. For me it's all about price/performance, when I was looking for a GPU my budget was around $300 and so it was a toss up between the GTX 970 and the R9 390. I tend to keep my GPU and other parts until they no longer...
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We'll need to know what GPU you have, but if you got a bundle of some type, I wouldn't be surprised if your GPU is something incredibly weak like a GT 610, which is really weak and not really fit to play anything other than older games and indie titles.

Also Apevia power supplies are pretty much universally terrible, and are often included with their cases, and that might be the source of your performance issues if you do actually have a decent graphics card. Even if it isn't the cause of the problem, you might want to replace it before it blows and takes other components down with it.
 
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1. Need to know your GPU
2. You don't gave am asrock 970 gaming motherboard - there isn't one.
Its either an MSI 970 gaming or an asrock 970 pro/extreme.

3.you spent $80 on a cooler & $20 on a PSU - it should have been the other way round , you dont need an h80i for a 6300, a decent $20 air cooler would have done an excellent job
 
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I know it isn't something that crappy. The GPU is pretty big (the size needed for a 50mm fan) so I promise you it's a pretty good card. It has 2 DVI ports. And the power supply I will take on account. True, it was really cheap, but I didn't know how big of a supply I really needed. Any suggestions?
 
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The reason I forgot is because I've had it for a while and it's discontinued. I got that I talked about an imaginary MB. I changed it. And the cooler I got as a present so what the hell.
 
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theFainster

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Yes I did install all drivers through the included CD
 
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Martell1977

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Go to the AsRock website and get the updated drivers, the ones on the discs are always outdated by the time they hit stores. Also look into BIOS updates and see if yours is outdated and what changes were made in newer versions.

Run "DXDiag" and it will tell you on the "display" tab what GPU you have.
 
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For your PSU, it's not always a matter of how many watts. It's a matter of how good the internals are. For your system, I'd assume a 600W unit should be good, but for gaming and possible OC, trey to get one listed in tier 1 or 2 here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

As for the GPU, it could be good or bad. However, the GT series isn't so much the gaming intended branding from Nvidia. You still might have a good one, we'll wait to find out.
 
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I updated it. take a look.
 
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well... at the moment I'm completely broke (don't have a job yet). but I was just looking at the Radeon GPUs. any suggestions with it? or do you think NVIDIA is better? I may also get a new PSU just in case also. if you have any suggestions through that I would be happy to hear it.
 
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I don't think nVidia or AMD are really better than the other. They both have wins at various price points, it really depends on your budget and needs. For instance, around $200 I recommend the R9 380, but around $140 I recommend the GTX 950. For me it's all about price/performance, when I was looking for a GPU my budget was around $300 and so it was a toss up between the GTX 970 and the R9 390. I tend to keep my GPU and other parts until they no longer suit my needs so I went for the 390 with the 8gb VRAM, in the hopes it will help with longevity.

For a PSU, get a 650w from tiers 1 or 2 of this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
It's hard to make a recommendation as I don't know your budget, but EVGA and Seasonic make some great units.
 
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