NEED HELP upgrading my hardware cuz I'm playing CS:GO

cpu no question about it, my system maxes out cs go completely even though i have lesser gfx because my cpu is superior.

You probs don't need to upgrade... just oc

Arhhh okay thanks, but I still need to upgrade my cpu then. because I can't overclock it more than 200mhz!  

Assuming you can't use piledriver on that Mobo, I'd get something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Phenom-1045T-2-70GHz-Processo...

The 1100t isn't on your mobo support list, so who knows, but it's hard to find phenom ii x6's in stock anymore. If piledriver DOES work on your motherboard, go for a 6300 which should be more than capable of CS:GO. Although I'd think a triple core would be able to handle it too. Oh well. A 5770 is certainly enough though.

What monitor do you have? If it's a normal monitor, 150 fps is simply stupid - even if the computer can render it, a 60 hz monitor will only display 60 frames a second. Even a $400 120hz monitor can only display 120 frames a second. So... yeah. That's a pointless goal.

It's the counter strike mindset. You can't ever even have the slight possibility of going below your refresh rate.  

^I play that game at a solid 120fps, and never waver. I also have it capped at 125, so my computer doesn't overheat and create lag that way.

But my point is that I'm fairly certain the OP hasn't spent the money for a 120hz monitor, in which case wouldn't aiming for, say, 75fps be way better?

It would. But still, the faster the better. Even my i7-2630QM (2.9 GHZ quad) hits 70% usage on all 4 cores on max settings. And I'm getting 80-110 fps. I can imagine an athlon x3 would struggle.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/382798/Phenom_II_X6_...

Also, do u realize that your eye can't even see the difference between 50 and 60 fps, so what is the point of 150 fps at the worst gfx settings.

^That's... not really correct. It spawns from old movies. There is a HUGE difference between FPS, and almost anyone can see it. That myth has been debunked many many times, and yet it's still around. But it's wrong.

DarkSable is right!

I know it sounds ridiculous, but try playing with at least 120fps even though you have a 60/75hz monitor! you with see the difference ;-) and if not play for an hour or so, then go back to your old settings.

I have a 75hz monitor, but I will get 100hz monitor soon.

But the case is that i just want over 150fps and can handle 1024x768 resolution with high settings, AND that i can play on a deathmatch server without fps drops to 50/60 fps...



but thank you for the advice  

I don't know how to see if my motherboard supports piledriver???  

but i think i will go for :
Phenom II X6 1045T

Hey you can do a quick test yourself to see if it is your CPU or GPU bottlenecking. Just raise the resolution up with your current settings. If the FPS drops you need a better GPU. If FPS stays the same you need a better CPU. However, in your case you probably need both.

First, do what cbag said and turn your resolution to the highest that you can and see if anything changes.

If nothing changes:

Get the best phenom ii x6 you can afford.

If the framerate gets worse:

I really don't think this is likely at all, and only do this if it cuts in half, not 70 vs 65. If your framerate drops DRAMATICALLY, get a radeon 7770 with a phenom ii x6. My friend runs CS:GO on a radeon 4650 and an i5-750 without lag, so I'm 99% sure you just need a new processor.

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