Do i need a higher CPU for my card?

[Morkintash]

HI, Ive just ordered a EVGA gts 250 1gb graphics card for my computer and I would like to know if I need a better CPU to run games more efficiently. Ive heard that the CPU doesnt really matter but RAM can sometimes matter. My CPU is Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00Ghz 2.00ghz (Does the 2.00Ghz really matter? It used to be 2.60Ghz, I don't know what happened)
Also i have 4 Gbs of RAM and can add more with Ready-boost if the rare occasion ever occurs.

 

[Maziar]

What resolution do you play at ?

 

[wiinippongamer]

It will matter unless you're at 2600x1560, OC it or upgrade it, the bottleneck won't be too bad though a good OC to about 3.0ghz will do.

 

[strangestranger]

Hi, if you are only upgrading then it would be easier to just wait and see.

As to your clock speed, you can pop into your bios and check to see if speedstep or other clock reducing options are enabled.

Really, no one can tell you if you will need an upgrade other than you, so play your games and check before spending any money. If you have trouble running games and lowering graphics settings doesn't help then it will be your cpu, until you experience problems, best leave it alone.

 

[Morkintash]

Sure sounds good enough to me for now, thanks : )

 

[Morkintash]

I play at 1680 x 1050

 

[Morkintash]

It will matter unless you're at 2600x1560, OC it or upgrade it, the bottleneck won't be too bad though a good OC to about 3.0ghz will do.

Ok glad to know thanks

 

[mrjericho1991]

just buy e5200,its cheapest and awesome at performance for mid range gamers!but dont forget to overclock it to 3.33ghz,it will overclock with almost any motherboard except ones from intel.

 

[Maziar]

I play at 1680 x 1050

Definitely overclock your CPU.Many games benefit from a fast CPU on this resolution

 

[Morkintash]

Woops forgot to choose best answer, Ok ty

 

[Morkintash]

Best answer selected by morkintash.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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