I finally decided to buy a new gpu. I wanted a cheap but decent one and ended up with an r7 360. I installed it properly, installed the drivers with no problem, but NO FPS IMPROVEMENT! The thing is, I'm using an adapter between my monitor and the gpu. The hdmi part is plugged into the gpu and converts into vga in the monitor. The reason why I'm using this adapter is because when I use a clean hdmi cable, monitor just displays nothing but black on startup. My friend said this MIGHT be the problem to the performance issue, also he said that it could also be the molex (4 pin to 6 pin) im using because i dont have a normal 6 pin cable, but i doubt it. I've been stressing it for weeks now, so if anyone has any ideas that might fix the problem please do not hesitate. ALSO (I know this is a mouthful for you to read but), I have a betsa gt-atx-500-800 power supply, 8 gigs ram and an a4 7300 cpu.
Brand New r7 360 makes no improvement in fps. HELP!
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BurgerandChips66
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What was your previous graphics card for comparison with the R7 360?
One possible reason you are not seeing improved fps is that you are CPU bound.
The A4 7300 is very weak and features only 2 cores.
One possible reason you are not seeing improved fps is that you are CPU bound.
The A4 7300 is very weak and features only 2 cores.
The GPU isn't the only factor affecting the framerate...
you are in a few possible scenarios here:
1. The GPU upgrade was a very little performance uplift from the previous GPU
2. Your framerate is being capped by software either in or outside of the game, manually or automatically.
3. Your framerate is being dynamically capped by the CPU.
Download and install MSI Afterburner. Set up the on screen display or the automated graphing. Run short session within the game you are receiving issues with. Report back results. This will help us decipher which scenario you are situated in.
you are in a few possible scenarios here:
1. The GPU upgrade was a very little performance uplift from the previous GPU
2. Your framerate is being capped by software either in or outside of the game, manually or automatically.
3. Your framerate is being dynamically capped by the CPU.
Download and install MSI Afterburner. Set up the on screen display or the automated graphing. Run short session within the game you are receiving issues with. Report back results. This will help us decipher which scenario you are situated in.
Ok, the first scenario is a no no, because i was previously using the integrated graphics xD. For the second, I doubt this could be it because I usually have no software running except programs like discord. And for the third, I was planning to upgrade cpu aswell. I'm thinking of an AMD A10 7870K Quad Core 3.9Ghz/4M/95W FM2+ CPU (http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/15809--amd-ad787kxdjcbo-x4-a10-7870k-quad-core-39ghz-4m-95w-fm2-cpu-integrated-radeon-r7-series.html). Or a 7890K, i wouldve chosen one of the FX series but it isnt compatible with my motherboard (MSI A78M-E35 V2) so this is the best i could find. Can you let me know if this would fix the problem then, thanks, and thanks for your time
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yic123 :
Ok, the first scenario is a no no, because i was previously using the integrated graphics xD. For the second, I doubt this could be it because I usually have no software running except programs like discord. And for the third, I was planning to upgrade cpu aswell. I'm thinking of an AMD A10 7870K Quad Core 3.9Ghz/4M/95W FM2+ CPU (http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/15809--amd-ad787kxdjcbo-x4-a10-7870k-quad-core-39ghz-4m-95w-fm2-cpu-integrated-radeon-r7-series.html). Or a 7890K, i wouldve chosen one of the FX series but it isnt compatible with my motherboard (MSI A78M-E35 V2) so this is the best i could find. Can you let me know if this would fix the problem then, thanks, and thanks for your time
. By software I don't mean programs visible to you. It could either be the game set code that limits the FPS to a certain limit, or something on your computer, such as drivers or some sort of settings creating a FPS limit.
Is your frame rate consistent? Does it look like it doesn't want to go past a certain amount?
As to upgrading the CPU fixing your problem or not, could your please perform those rough steps I provided including MSI afterburner? It really gives us a better idea what exactly is the issue here.
What games are you trying to play, and what framerate are you aiming for?
dontlistentome
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You have multiple issues going on. First, don't use adapters, it's a bad way to do things. If your power supply has no 6 pin connector, either buy a new power supply or buy a videocard that does not require one. If your monitor only accepts a certain input, buy a videocard that has the matching output port, don't use an adapter.
Finally, I think your slow dual core APU is why there's no difference. Don't buy another APU. The entire reason for getting an APU is to use the onboard graphics, if you're not going to do that then there's no point to buying one. Your motherboard will support an X4 I'm sure, you should upgrade to that if you want to stick with this setup.
Finally, I think your slow dual core APU is why there's no difference. Don't buy another APU. The entire reason for getting an APU is to use the onboard graphics, if you're not going to do that then there's no point to buying one. Your motherboard will support an X4 I'm sure, you should upgrade to that if you want to stick with this setup.
Rexper :
yic123 :
Ok, the first scenario is a no no, because i was previously using the integrated graphics xD. For the second, I doubt this could be it because I usually have no software running except programs like discord. And for the third, I was planning to upgrade cpu aswell. I'm thinking of an AMD A10 7870K Quad Core 3.9Ghz/4M/95W FM2+ CPU (http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/15809--amd-ad787kxdjcbo-x4-a10-7870k-quad-core-39ghz-4m-95w-fm2-cpu-integrated-radeon-r7-series.html). Or a 7890K, i wouldve chosen one of the FX series but it isnt compatible with my motherboard (MSI A78M-E35 V2) so this is the best i could find. Can you let me know if this would fix the problem then, thanks, and thanks for your time
. By software I don't mean programs visible to you. It could either be the game set code that limits the FPS to a certain limit, or something on your computer, such as drivers or some sort of settings creating a FPS limit.
Is your frame rate consistent? Does it look like it doesn't want to go past a certain amount?
As to upgrading the CPU fixing your problem or not, could your please perform those rough steps I provided including MSI afterburner? It really gives us a better idea what exactly is the issue here.
What games are you trying to play, and what framerate are you aiming for?
Ok, I understand. I play CS:GO atm and get and average of 50-60 fps on old maps and under 30 on new maps and it wouldnt go over 70. However, as the steam sale is coming up very soon im going to hopefully buy games that require a bit more like gta v, battlegrounds (i kno its not optimised), maybe rust but definitely mount and blade bannerlord (didnt come out yet). Im looking to buy an 880k or 860k, hopefully that would make a difference. As for the msi afterburner test, here is what I ended up with: GPU Clock 300mhz, Mem Clock 150Mhz. Voltage 0 mV. Temp 30 degrees. I wouldve sent a screenshot but unfortunately i dont know how to send it on this website sorry :/. Thanks for your time!
yic123 :
Rexper :
yic123 :
Ok, the first scenario is a no no, because i was previously using the integrated graphics xD. For the second, I doubt this could be it because I usually have no software running except programs like discord. And for the third, I was planning to upgrade cpu aswell. I'm thinking of an AMD A10 7870K Quad Core 3.9Ghz/4M/95W FM2+ CPU (http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/15809--amd-ad787kxdjcbo-x4-a10-7870k-quad-core-39ghz-4m-95w-fm2-cpu-integrated-radeon-r7-series.html). Or a 7890K, i wouldve chosen one of the FX series but it isnt compatible with my motherboard (MSI A78M-E35 V2) so this is the best i could find. Can you let me know if this would fix the problem then, thanks, and thanks for your time
. By software I don't mean programs visible to you. It could either be the game set code that limits the FPS to a certain limit, or something on your computer, such as drivers or some sort of settings creating a FPS limit.
Is your frame rate consistent? Does it look like it doesn't want to go past a certain amount?
As to upgrading the CPU fixing your problem or not, could your please perform those rough steps I provided including MSI afterburner? It really gives us a better idea what exactly is the issue here.
What games are you trying to play, and what framerate are you aiming for?
Ok, I understand. I play CS:GO atm and get and average of 50-60 fps on old maps and under 30 on new maps and it wouldnt go over 70. However, as the steam sale is coming up very soon im going to hopefully buy games that require a bit more like gta v, battlegrounds (i kno its not optimised), maybe rust but definitely mount and blade bannerlord (didnt come out yet). Im looking to buy an 880k or 860k, hopefully that would make a difference. As for the msi afterburner test, here is what I ended up with: GPU Clock 300mhz, Mem Clock 150Mhz. Voltage 0 mV. Temp 30 degrees. I wouldve sent a screenshot but unfortunately i dont know how to send it on this website sorry :/. Thanks for your time!
You can send a screen shot via uploading at Imgur, and linking it here. Also, more importantly looking for the GPU usage and core usages for the CPU.
Rexper :
yic123 :
Rexper :
yic123 :
Ok, the first scenario is a no no, because i was previously using the integrated graphics xD. For the second, I doubt this could be it because I usually have no software running except programs like discord. And for the third, I was planning to upgrade cpu aswell. I'm thinking of an AMD A10 7870K Quad Core 3.9Ghz/4M/95W FM2+ CPU (http://www.msy.com.au/pc-components/15809--amd-ad787kxdjcbo-x4-a10-7870k-quad-core-39ghz-4m-95w-fm2-cpu-integrated-radeon-r7-series.html). Or a 7890K, i wouldve chosen one of the FX series but it isnt compatible with my motherboard (MSI A78M-E35 V2) so this is the best i could find. Can you let me know if this would fix the problem then, thanks, and thanks for your time
. By software I don't mean programs visible to you. It could either be the game set code that limits the FPS to a certain limit, or something on your computer, such as drivers or some sort of settings creating a FPS limit.
Is your frame rate consistent? Does it look like it doesn't want to go past a certain amount?
As to upgrading the CPU fixing your problem or not, could your please perform those rough steps I provided including MSI afterburner? It really gives us a better idea what exactly is the issue here.
What games are you trying to play, and what framerate are you aiming for?
Ok, I understand. I play CS:GO atm and get and average of 50-60 fps on old maps and under 30 on new maps and it wouldnt go over 70. However, as the steam sale is coming up very soon im going to hopefully buy games that require a bit more like gta v, battlegrounds (i kno its not optimised), maybe rust but definitely mount and blade bannerlord (didnt come out yet). Im looking to buy an 880k or 860k, hopefully that would make a difference. As for the msi afterburner test, here is what I ended up with: GPU Clock 300mhz, Mem Clock 150Mhz. Voltage 0 mV. Temp 30 degrees. I wouldve sent a screenshot but unfortunately i dont know how to send it on this website sorry :/. Thanks for your time!
You can send a screen shot via uploading at Imgur, and linking it here. Also, more importantly looking for the GPU usage and core usages for the CPU.
Ok, here it is: http://imgur.com/a/OxyPw
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