mclark9624 :
Hi guys. I recently got myself a brand new PC..
Gigabyte All-in-one AMD 760G+ SB710 Chipset Motherboard
AMD 760G+ SB710 Chipset
* Support AM3+, 8 Core CPU
* 2 x DDR3 16GB/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
*Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
* Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics, DX10 Class iGPU, Shader Model 4. Max. shared memory512MB
* Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D HDMI
* 2 x SATA connectors
* 2 x USB 3.0 ports
* 4 x USB 2.0 ports
* 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
* 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
* 1 x PCI slot
* 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)
* Supports THX TruStudio™
* Micro ATX Form Factor
AMD Original Cooling Fan With HeatSink
AMD FX 8350 8-CORE BLACK EDITION CPU, 4.0 GHz, Turbo Core up to 4.20 GHz,Total L2 Cache 8MB, L3 Cache 8MB, Socket AM3+, 32nm, 125W
Unlocked Multiplier!!! Easy OverColcked
* 550W PSU with Fan
But it seems to be worse of then my old one!! The games I try and play like WoW and ANNO 2070. All run at a Low Graphics setting and slow as.. Can anyone help me with a answer as to why this is???
I know its an old post but this is for historical value:
The problem with this persons computer is the incorrect assembly of components (using the 760 chipset with the FX 8350 Processor)
Where People go wrong with computers (especially gaming)
For some reason they think they are smarter than the hardware design Engineers (which they are not)
People fail to understand that specific processors are tested to work with specific other components (such as mainboard’s, chipsets, and graphic cards. In this specific case the user failed to understand that the FX8350 was validated by AMD to be used with the 990FX chipset (not the 760)
A computer is either an assembly of components which you attempt to make work together or its an assembly of components which have been tested by the manufacturers and validate to work together. This example of using the FX8350 with the AMD 760G is the former, not the latter. (I have both of these mainboards setup with FX series chips)
Building or purchasing a computer requires homework (First). One must validate the assembly of components to be accurate and that they will meet their intended use. Simply purchasing a computer because it contains a specific processor will not achieve the results one desires, as we observer from this poor bloke.
Components are not independent
Building a computer system is all about understanding the Engineering behind the various components, and much less about the latest Marketing taunts concerning a specific component. In the end your assembly of components must function together as a team in order to produce the whole which you call a computer. Its imperative that you understand how to select an array of components which will function in concert. The CPU manufacturers will suggest or have listed on their websites, validated components, use and follow this resource. If you choose a mainboard as suggested by the CPU manufacturer then always select your video card from that mainboard manufacturer as the two components are designed and validated to work together
Power supplies? Understand the difference in peak and constant or consistent wattage output. And always do the math concerning the stated output of the various different power consuming devices you plan on using, keep in mind that peek wattage under heavy gaming load will change power supply needs. Increase by a factor of 20% the maximum consistent wattage the system components you plan on assembling indicate.
Cooling: Electrical components don’t function well under hight heat. The assembly being considered must provide for ample cooling or the system will fail. Everything in the system generates heat the higher the wattage used, vs the predetermined resistance, the higher the temperature will be.
Finally there is Software: One must understand prior to purchasing the first screw for a PC what hardware their intended software was designed for. Where this does not make much difference related to word processing, or internet surfing, its makes a vast difference in the gaming world. If the games one most likely will play were designed for an intel based system and one attempts to operate them on an AMD based system, the result could be highly undesirable, as the two processors preform instruction very differently. Further the Operating System chosen can make a vast difference in the performance of even a very well assembled machine. As technology progresses foreword, its doubtful there will be drivers for an older operating system (no matter how much you like it). In the latest world of UEFI replacing the older BIOS, this will become far more prevalent.
As an example, here is the latest Catalyst driver from AMD, if your hardware is not on this list, it will NOT work with this driver. This is just an example of how one must perform some research prior to purchasing especially game machines
http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/Latest-LINUX-Beta-Driver.aspx