Will this Bottleneck the 670?

[PanicMaster85]

OK so like the title says will the FX-8120 bottleneck a GTX 670 if I got one? i have the 8120 3.6ghz(dont know how to OC so that is just from the built in boost)

Thanks in advance!

 

[mocchan]

Since we know that the FX-81xx chips perform like an i5-2500k, no, it will not bottleneck. Also, when in doubt, overclock! :lol: It's definitely something you may want to look into for more performance in the future

 

[bryonhowley]

Well my FX-8120 works just fine with my Sapphire 7950 and although I have not used Nvidia for a very long time I think you should be just fine with the 670. I have my FX-8120 overclocked to 4ghz with just a 20x multiplier.

 

[mocchan]

^ +1

7950 performance is close to the GTX670, great reference

 

[bigcyco1]

If you overclock your CPU i know it won't for sure!But,if your not willing to learn how to oc your cpu i am not sure but i honestly think you would still be o.k i will ask my buddy tomorrow as he has the same cpu and a EVGA 670 FTW i can't ask him now as it's almost 11 p.m. where i am and hes already in bed.

 

[PanicMaster85]

If you overclock your CPU i know it won't for sure!But,if your not willing to learn how to oc your cpu i am not sure but i honestly think you would still be o.k i will ask my buddy tomorrow as he has the same cpu and a EVGA 670 FTW i can't ask him now as it's almost 11 p.m. where i am and hes already in bed.

Ok thank you

 

[PanicMaster85]

OK sorry for the late reply(highschools a bitch )

mocchan-
I mean im not saying that im not willing to learn its just that i hate messing with the bios(killed my other computer :/[with a core 2duo and hd 5650 so not that much of a loss]) so if I have too I will learn but if it is not required then i dont think so

Bryanhowley-
what do you mean when you say 20X multiplier

 

[mocchan]

OK sorry for the late reply(highschools a bitch )

mocchan-
I mean im not saying that im not willing to learn its just that i hate messing with the bios(killed my other computer :/[with a core 2duo and hd 5650 so not that much of a loss]) so if I have too I will learn but if it is not required then i dont think so

Bryanhowley-
what do you mean when you say 20X multiplier

20x Multiplier is a reference for overclocking If you're not very comfortable with it, I wouldn't worry about it. The FX-8150 performs just like a 2500k in most applications, so you wouldn't see too much of a bottleneck IMO.

 

[bigcyco1]

Well my friend said it does bottleneck but not badly he said if you oc the FX-8150 mildly your good no bottlenecks whatsoever

 

[nekulturny]

Depends on the game, and detail settings, most games it won't. Some (Skyrim for example) it will heavily. There are some games that will suffer a mild bottleneck like Starcraft II, but still completely fine.

 

[PanicMaster85]

Well my friend said it does bottleneck but not badly he said if you oc the FX-8150 mildly your good no bottlenecks whatsoever

does he oc his chip?

 

[PanicMaster85]

Depends on the game, and detail settings, most games it won't. Some (Skyrim for example) it will heavily. There are some games that will suffer a mild bottleneck like Starcraft II, but still completely fine.

how about bf3... also how badly(fps) do you think that it affect it?

 

[nekulturny]

BF3 should be fine. Multiplayer benches vary because of server conditions, but all of them I have seen the FX-8s perform as well as or better than i5s. Single Player doesn't seem to care what CPU you use at all.

 

[bigcyco1]

He told me it only bottlenecks on certain games without oc he forgot which ones but he said he remembers for sure Skyrim.I assume you are just going to be gaming on a single 1920x1200 or a single 2560x1600? on games without AA and his EVGA 670 FTW doesn't even break a sweat. Max everything and he go down to ~50 fps on average.Hes gaming on a single 2560x1600 btw.

 

[vickus420]

Everyone recommends the phenom II 965 BE overclocked over this, plus It's like 60$ cheaper.

 

[mocchan]

Everyone recommends the phenom II 965 BE overclocked over this, plus It's like 60$ cheaper.

Since OP already has the FX-8120, I would prefer not to mention other CPU options. However, the FX-81xx CPU's are actually quite capable in the gaming department once you OC.

Regardless, you'll be able to achieve playable framerates anyway

 

[bigcyco1]

Since OP already has the FX-8120, I would prefer not to mention other CPU options. However, the FX-81xx CPU's are actually quite capable in the gaming department once you OC.

Regardless, you'll be able to achieve playable framerates anyway

+1 should read the thread before jumping the gun otherwise your wasting your own as well OP time suggesting anything

 

[mocchan]

+1 should read the thread before jumping the gun otherwise your wasting your own as well OP time suggesting anything

 

[PanicMaster85]

Im running off of a single 1980-1080 monitor.

Did your friend ever say how big of a drop in fps the bottleneck was?

 

[PanicMaster85]

also in case because i still have not bought(about a month or so away) any other cards that you would suggest? also I always like to have the aa high(maybe not on max buy 8aa is my preferable difference.

 

[mocchan]

Radeon HD7970 proved to be a worthy adversary to the GTX670 with the latest driver updates It's something you may want to consider.

 

[bigcyco1]

Radeon HD7970 proved to be a worthy adversary to the GTX670 with the latest driver updates It's something you may want to consider.

+1 I would agree because the new drivers and price drop there are now a few actually worth buying i would need to know which games you mostly play to give the better recommendation don't need no flame war starting i am not going there no worries :lol: .

 

[mocchan]

+1 I would agree because the new drivers and price drop there are now a few actually worth buying i would need to know which games you mostly play to give the better recommendation don't need no flame war starting i am not going there no worries :lol: .

+1

Depends on the title as you have stated, any Nvidia sponsored games will obviously work better with a GTX670 :lol:

And don't worry, I don't intend on starting one either

 

[bigcyco1]

+1

Depends on the title as you have stated, any Nvidia sponsored games will obviously work better with a GTX670 :lol:

And don't worry, I don't intend on starting one either

very true. and good to know

 

[mocchan]

very true. and good to know