100% cpu usage?

[Grimfyre]

Hello, I recently upgraded my video card from a GTX 650 to a GTX 770 4gb card. But I'm still using the AMD Phenom II x4 cpu and MSI 970A-G46 AM3+ AMD 970 motherboard. But when i launch some games they use 100% of the cpu...or at least they seem to spike then go down at certain points.

Tried out games like Everquest Next Landmark and Call of Duty Ghosts... Is this because of my cpu/motherboard? Or could there be another reason?

 

[EasyLover]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

 

[kiwi king]

I think your CPU is bottlenecking the GPU, so the CPU works it's hardest to try to prevent bottlenecking. Upgrade you're CPU, and you'll be fine. The motherboard has no problem with you're CPU or GPU, so like I said, upgrade your CPU to prevent this.

Happy Days!

 

[chris987]

your cpu is fine...is just trying to keep up with 770 thats all. try some o/c on the cpu you will get better performance. is your gpu usage 95-100%? if not then defenately o/c the cpu.always monitor cpu-gpu temps

 

[rounakr94]

Try to save money and after some time upgrade to fx6300, till then oc your CPU.

 

[EasyLover]

AMD Phenom II x4 can't bottleneck 760 as such because it is a good CPU. Anyhow can't rule this option out. Try to free the CPU bound resources free and then play games or if convenient overclock CPU a bit and hopefully it will resolve the issue. Update the drivers of the graphics card as well.

PS: This can't be the motherboard.

 

[Grimfyre]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

I dont use any software...i was just checking my task manager and noticed the 100% usage..

As for the rest of you saying the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu i bet it is...but i was getting this 100% cpu usage before I upgraded my GTX 650 to GTX 770.

And I dont really know how to OC my cpu, or if my system has enough cooling to do so.

 

[chris987]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

I dont use any software...i was just checking my task manager and noticed the 100% usage..

As for the rest of you saying the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu i bet it is...but i was getting this 100% cpu usage before I upgraded my GTX 650 to GTX 770.

And I dont really know how to OC my cpu, or if my system has enough cooling to do so.

well before atempting anything what psu do you have?exept an aftermarket cooler you also need a good psu unit.

 

[Grimfyre]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

I dont use any software...i was just checking my task manager and noticed the 100% usage..

As for the rest of you saying the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu i bet it is...but i was getting this 100% cpu usage before I upgraded my GTX 650 to GTX 770.

And I dont really know how to OC my cpu, or if my system has enough cooling to do so.

My psu is a 700 Watt..... As for an aftermarket cooler...do you "need" one? Or can the cpu be overclocked a little without one?

I have alot of fans in the case itself if that helps.

well before atempting anything what psu do you have?exept an aftermarket cooler you also need a good psu unit.

 

[chris987]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

I dont use any software...i was just checking my task manager and noticed the 100% usage..

As for the rest of you saying the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu i bet it is...but i was getting this 100% cpu usage before I upgraded my GTX 650 to GTX 770.

And I dont really know how to OC my cpu, or if my system has enough cooling to do so.

My psu is a 700 Watt..... As for an aftermarket cooler...do you "need" one? Or can the cpu be overclocked a little without one?

I have alot of fans in the case itself if that helps.

well before atempting anything what psu do you have?exept an aftermarket cooler you also need a good psu unit.

quality is needed no quantity. which is the exact model?

 

[Grimfyre]

Which software you are using to monitor CPU utilization. Also are you checking the temps of GPU and CPU

I dont use any software...i was just checking my task manager and noticed the 100% usage..

As for the rest of you saying the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu i bet it is...but i was getting this 100% cpu usage before I upgraded my GTX 650 to GTX 770.

And I dont really know how to OC my cpu, or if my system has enough cooling to do so.

My psu is a 700 Watt..... As for an aftermarket cooler...do you "need" one? Or can the cpu be overclocked a little without one?

I have alot of fans in the case itself if that helps.

well before atempting anything what psu do you have?exept an aftermarket cooler you also need a good psu unit.

quality is needed no quantity. which is the exact model?

my PSU is this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148046

 

[EasyLover]

Dear this PSU is an average one. Not a good PSU. Sorry to break it out like that. If you are using stock cooker then pl don't overclock your CPU. If you think it is PSU then try using other PSU and see the results. If symptoms persist then it is not PSU but CPU otherwise you'll know.

 

[Grimfyre]

Dear this PSU is an average one. Not a good PSU. Sorry to break it out like that. If you are using stock cooker then pl don't overclock your CPU. If you think it is PSU then try using other PSU and see the results. If symptoms persist then it is not PSU but CPU otherwise you'll know.

I dont not think this PSU has to do with high CPU usage...he was just asking what the PSU was to know if it would be a good idea to OC the cpu.

 

[chris987]

well we have a bad start here.http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx. yous psu is listed as a bad one and need change asap. i wouldnt try any overclock with that psu. gtx770 is quite a power hungry gpu with 42A reccomendation for the 12v rail. your psu may have a 49A total for the 12v rail but better not stress it to the limit.

 

[Grimfyre]

well we have a bad start here.http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx. yous psu is listed as a bad one and need change asap. i wouldnt try any overclock with that psu. gtx770 is quite a power hungry gpu with 42A reccomendation for the 12v rail. your psu may have a 49A total for the 12v rail but better not stress it to the limit.

Would upgrading to this PSU be good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139029

 

[EasyLover]

well we have a bad start here.http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx. yous psu is listed as a bad one and need change asap. i wouldnt try any overclock with that psu. gtx770 is quite a power hungry gpu with 42A reccomendation for the 12v rail. your psu may have a 49A total for the 12v rail but better not stress it to the limit.

12v * 23A = 276w
12v * 26A = 321w
276 + 312w= 588w

But the rated wattage under both +12v rails would be less than 588W. This is how comparison is made.

 

[chris987]

the tx corsair series is good but 850w is not needed. if you willing to spend such money this would be better and you can o/c as much as you can.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137.

 

[Grimfyre]

the tx corsair series is good but 850w is not needed. if you willing to spend such money this would be better and you can o/c as much as you can.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137.

I'm looking fora Modular PSU so I'm not left with a bunch of unusable cables. Any suggestions on one that is modular?

 

[chris987]

the tx corsair series is good but 850w is not needed. if you willing to spend such money this would be better and you can o/c as much as you can.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137.

I'm looking fora Modular PSU so I'm not left with a bunch of unusable cables. Any suggestions on one that is modular?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

 

[Grimfyre]

the tx corsair series is good but 850w is not needed. if you willing to spend such money this would be better and you can o/c as much as you can.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137.

I'm looking fora Modular PSU so I'm not left with a bunch of unusable cables. Any suggestions on one that is modular?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

So seasonic is good? I've always used corsairs mostly...

Also just to make sure...that power supply has the connections required for this motherboard right? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

 

[Grimfyre]

the tx corsair series is good but 850w is not needed. if you willing to spend such money this would be better and you can o/c as much as you can.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151137.

I'm looking fora Modular PSU so I'm not left with a bunch of unusable cables. Any suggestions on one that is modular?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

Also that is only 650 watt...would that be enough for my GPU and an overclocked cpu?

 

[chris987]

seasonic psu are top quality. the best corsair psu units are seasonic made. also it has all the cables needed dont worry
650w of that psu is more than enough to run and o/c any single gpu and cpu config

 

[chris987]

having an good and quality psu is a good start for a succesful o/c. other than that since you arent experienced with cpu tweaking better also buy an aftermarket cooler. sooner or later you will have cpu bottleneck. either you o/c you cpu or buy an fx 8320 one.all this make sense if you are playing on 1080p if not stay put.

 

[Grimfyre]

having an good and quality psu is a good start for a succesful o/c. other than that since you arent experienced with cpu tweaking better also buy an aftermarket cooler. sooner or later you will have cpu bottleneck. either you o/c you cpu or buy an fx 8320 one.all this make sense if you are playing on 1080p if not stay put.

Sounds good think i'll just end up buying these... |

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285

 

[Grimfyre]

Also... I just installed SpeedFan to check my temps...and the core temp is 61 Celcius... is that bad?