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EXTREME bottleneck...

rowsjun
Level 7

‎03-11-2013 01:18 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 09:49 PM by Community Admin

hi there!

lately i have build my pc, it works great... for me...
the last day i tried to do a 3dmark test and found out that my system has a damn low testing score...
my score was: P4675
which seems pretty low for my GPU...

SO,
i am gonna buy a new CPU!
what i5 would be best for my build?
keep in mind i would like to put in a extra GPU when the time comes.
system specs are in SIG..

Thanks in advance!
Case: Sharkoon REX8 Value | Mobo: Asrock H77 Pro4/MVP | CPU: i5 3470 | CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo | GPU: Sapphire HD7950 Boost 3GB | Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4x4gb | SSD: OCZ Vector 2 60GB | HDD: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB | PS: Cooler Master GX Lite 500W | DVD: Samsung SH-118AB
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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40

‎03-11-2013 03:36 AM

i5 3570K if you want to be able to OC a bit if not interested in OCing the non K version you'll be able to run memory at 1600 should help a bit.

You have all the latest drivers installed for the card etc. ?
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Mephic
Level 8

‎03-11-2013 03:38 AM

You will need to change not only Your CPU, but also motherboard to Z77 chipset if You think about CPU OC and CFx
Your CPU is definetly bottlenecking the card. I'd say - go for some better mobo and i5 3570k.
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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40

‎03-11-2013 03:54 AM

Yes, good call Mephic...that MB doesn't allow you to play with multiplier so if you stick with it, get the non K version of the CPU.
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Mankz
Level 10

‎03-11-2013 05:37 AM

To be honest, even if you dont overclock, a 3570 etc is still plenty fast to do anything...

You'll see a massive boost from your current CPU
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sectionate
Level 12

‎03-11-2013 06:16 AM

who cares what a benchmark test says, is your machine having any problems, besides running a marketing tool. whoops
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chrsplmr
Level 18

‎03-11-2013 06:58 AM

You may even consider 'jacking' that motherboard and run a ROG under it. [while ur @ it.]
I am also not a fan of 'vengeance'.
Best of Luck.c.

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rowsjun
Level 7

‎03-11-2013 07:12 AM

3570 without the k then... i don't have real problems but i keep getting quite low fps on games... around 45
i won't be changing much for this build cuz i will probably be building a new one soon enough.
this comp will be downgraded to my GF shes a gamer:D
but for now this will work well!!
THANKS!
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kkn
Level 14

‎03-11-2013 08:34 AM

well IF your gona drag the i5 to the next build i recomend geting the K version, if not then the non K.
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