NVidia EVGA GeForce 9800 Graphics Card Being Bottlenecked By CPU?

[Sunny_12]

I recently got a brand new nVidia EVGA GeForce 9800 GT, and it seems as though my frame rates are too low while playing Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor with all settings maxed up. Is my computer bottlenecking my graphics card? If so, what cpu do you recommend? I don't think this is a power supply problem because I upgraded my power supply as well, with a Corsair HX 520W Modular Power Supply.
My system specifications are:
1. Type: x64-based PC
2. Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)

 

[Mousemonkey]

I recently got a brand new nVidia EVGA GeForce 9800 GT, and it seems as though my frame rates are too low while playing Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor with all settings maxed up. Is my computer bottlenecking my graphics card? I don't think this is a power supply problem because I upgraded my power supply as well, with a Corsair HX 520W Modular Power Supply.
My system specifications are:
1. Type: x64-based PC
2. Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)

Most likely, yes.

 

[coozie7]

Yes, but do n't bother returning it (I assume you're in the US) and do n't get lesser card and E-bay the 9800, you'll loose money either way.
The only way to release the full potential of the 9800 is with a faster CPU and that will probably mean a new motherboard and RAM.
Even if you have an early LGA775 motherboard finding a suitable dual core P4 may prove difficult: Craiglist and E-bay are a good place to start looking, though.

 

[hundredislandsboy]

I recently got a brand new nVidia EVGA GeForce 9800 GT, and it seems as though my frame rates are too low while playing Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor with all settings maxed up. Is my computer bottlenecking my graphics card? If so, what cpu do you recommend? I don't think this is a power supply problem because I upgraded my power supply as well, with a Corsair HX 520W Modular Power Supply.
My system specifications are:
1. Type: x64-based PC
2. Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)

It's time to upgrade your CPU. What is your motherboard?

 

[Sunny_12]

Just to let you know and for informational purposes, I'm selling a good quality graphics card, visit http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-NVIDIA-GeForce-8400-GS-Graphics-Card-L-K-SAVE_W0QQitemZ260469612515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Video_TV_Cards?hash=item3ca532dfe3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[hundredislandsboy]

Just to let you know and for informational purposes, I'm selling a good quality graphics card, visit http://cgi.ebay.com/XFX-NVIDIA-GeForce-8400-GS-Graphics-Card-L-K-SAVE_W0QQitemZ260469612515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Video_TV_Cards?hash=item3ca532dfe3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Worth around $14 in the used videocard market.

 

[Mousemonkey]

Worth around $14 in the used videocard market.

That's $13.50 more than I would offer, you damn generous man.

 

[hundredislandsboy]

He did say it was good quality, whatever that means. I'm a sucker for a sales pitch!

 

[Mousemonkey]

He did say it was good quality, whatever that means. I'm a sucker for a sales pitch!

Good job he didn't describe as 'shiny' then! :lol:

 

[hundredislandsboy]

Seriously, what 3D games can play on an 8400 GS? Quake 2 from 10 years ago?

 

[Mousemonkey]

Actually L4D played disturbingly well.

 

[rodney007]

, yes you majorly need a new cpu,

that 9800 wiill crank