Games lagging with 100% cpu utilization

deepagg1 · Jan 17, 2017

My PC config:-
CPU - Amd Athlon II X2 270
MOBO - Gigabyte ga78lmt-s2
RAM - 1333Mhz DDR3 4GBx2 (just installed one)
Graphics - MSI nvidia GTX 750 Ti (just replaced zotac GT520)
PSU - Antec 650W (just replaced Mora 500w)
Cabinet - Mora normal with no fans

After replacing the GPU, games are started lagging and stuttering on my PC. I checked the resources at that time, Ram was sufficient but CPU is 100% utilized constantly. When I was having my old GPU the games didnt lag but graphics were poor. Now graphics are very good but system started lagging. Somebody told me to replace the PSU so I replaced it with Antec 650W and installed one 4gb mem stick. but now after spending a lot on this I'm facing the same issue as my CPU is utilizing 100%. After prolonged gaming when I touch my cabinet it's very hot.

Now I'm thinking of overclocking the cpu on this machine but I dont know how. Is this the right thought? Please suggest as I dont want to spend more on cpu and mobo at this time as I've already spent a lot on other parts.

And Please suggest the steps to do this.

Mr Kagouris · Jan 17, 2017

Monitor CPU temperature to see how hot it's running under load.

deepagg1 · Jan 17, 2017

First of all thanx for the quick response.

The temp at that time goes to 56 deg at max.
As soon as I stops the game the temp drops quickly.

deepagg1 · Jan 17, 2017

Mr Kagouris :

Sorry, I'm new to this forum, I dont know the right method for replying.

The temp at that time goes to 56 deg at max.
As soon as I stops the game the temp drops quickly.

deepagg1 · Jan 17, 2017

please help..

Vic 40 · Jan 17, 2017

How is gpu utilization? When playing games now?
Did you test on lowest settings?

BadAsAl · Jan 17, 2017

My guess is your processor cannot keep up with the GPU, you need to lower your settings as Vic 40 mentioned. You can try overclocking but even then you aren't going to get much more out of that CPU even if it is possible to do.

What game are you playing and at what video settings?

Vic 40 · Jan 17, 2017

I probably should have mentioned,but am thinking of a cpu bottleneck too,that's why i asked those questions.

darthpepe · Jan 17, 2017

100% CPU utilization points to a CPU bottleneck.
After a quick search of your CPU, I found out that it's a dual core, and those are really not great for gaming.
If you can afford it, grab a quad core processor. That should help you a lot. In fact here's a quad core under $100 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326

If you really can't afford a new CPU, yes, go to overclocking. Make sure you have a good cooler, though, if you do end up overclocking.

deepagg1 · Jan 18, 2017

yes I was also thinking the same as CPU bottleneck.

If I install a Aftermarket CPU cooler then will it work?
I don't have a gaming cabinet too. What are your opinions?

Vic 40 · Jan 18, 2017

An aftermarket cooler costs money better invested in a better cpu like the FX 6300.

deepagg1 · Jan 19, 2017

Vic 40 :

yaa.. thanx
I'll be buying a good cpu with Mobo which is future proof to some extent. AMd FX 6300 is nice too but not future proof. I'll be switching to Intel.

deepagg1 · Jan 19, 2017

I'm getting used FX6300 cpu and msi 970a-g43 mobo with warranty from a friend in half the price.
Is it worth purchasing to solve the lagging issue in games?
Is it future proof for next 3-4 years for playing games on mid settings on my machine?
please suggest..

Vic 40 · Jan 21, 2017

No need to change the motherboard just get the cpu and for the rest of the money a better cooler.

deepagg1 · Jan 21, 2017

Vic 40 :

sir, If I update the bios of my mobo it will start excepting am3+ processor(with current bios it is not). Can I run my current processor after updating bios?

Vic 40 · Jan 21, 2017

Yes it will,after the update will it run all latest,but also all previous compatible cpu's.

deepagg1 · Jan 23, 2017

Vic 40 :

thanks. you suggested me FX6300. Please suggest me some more AMD processors for gaming according to price in India. I'll buy according to my pocket.

Vic 40 · Jan 24, 2017

Looking at your motherboard would i stick with the FX 6300,the FX 8300 is also possible but is not as fast although it has mores cores.In games will the extra speed be more beneficial.To make sure it can run highest turbo speed would getting a better cpu cooler be more of use.

deepagg1 · Jan 27, 2017

Vic 40 :

and suggestions for good cpu cooler for FX6300.

Vic 40 · Jan 29, 2017

I would look at these one,
https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/c3Crxr/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrh10322pbr1
good performance for the price, it comes with a mounting bracket which is just more secure.With this one you might need to take the motherboard out of the case because of that bracket,but it will blow towards the back of the case and the fan that is probably there.

deepagg1 · Feb 1, 2017

please suggest a good gaming cabinet (including front and rear fans) for rs 3000 in India.

Vic 40 · Feb 4, 2017

I'm not from India so don't know much about local cases there.The best for within that price there was this,but comes with one fan,
http://in.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonin/g4XfrH
fans can be added.

deepagg1 · Feb 11, 2017

thanks..

please suggest a good gaming mouse under Rs.1000

Vic 40 · Feb 12, 2017

I can't really say,all there is is of makers i don't know.The only three under that budget for gaming are these,
https://www.flipkart.com/tecknet-um013-pro-s2-high-performance-mouse-wired-optical/p/itmep2yhx6sjfrys?pid=ACCEP2YHZJEZTKDZ&srno=b_1_8&otracker=nmenu_sub_Electronics_0_Mouse&lid=LSTACCEP2YHZJEZTKDZTVKQCY
https://www.flipkart.com/iball-redeye-a9-mouse-wired-optical/p/itme8rb5yu4vyyfr?pid=ACCE8RB5M8SHDZZY&srno=b_1_1&otracker=nmenu_sub_Electronics_0_Mouse&lid=LSTACCE8RB5M8SHDZZY2XJJRJ
https://www.flipkart.com/tag-usb-gaming-007-wired-optical-mouse/p/itmegmmk9hnvezgf?pid=ACCDTE8V8T7Y7AZE&srno=b_1_3&otracker=nmenu_sub_Electronics_0_Mouse&lid=LSTACCDTE8V8T7Y7AZEF7CRQ7
Via the pcpartpicker found this,
http://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/TdDzK8/redragon-mouse-m601

I don't expect them to be high quality and last very long.So look at them and choose for yourself,look at the specs,read some customer reviews or look them up for maybe some other reviews.

deepagg1 · Mar 6, 2017

I thing i want to ask. I replaced my PSU to Antec VP650P from MORA 500w(local brand). After replacement my game starts lagging a lot. so much lagging that I have to delete the game without playing it but before (with my previous PSU) the games were not lagging this much. Previously the cpu temp goes to 56 deg max but no lagging, now the temp rises to 66 deg max with lots of lagging. Is this the problem of PSU? Did I take the wrong decision in replacing my running PSU? Please help.

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