CPU bottleneck GPU

[alexsho]

So i have recently bought a GT 730 ( 2gb ddr3 - 128 bit ).My CPU is a old one , Athlon 64 x2 - 2.9 ghz.I assume it bottlenecks my GPU , because i really didnt see any fps improve.
Will a i3 processor be sufficient ?

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Upgrading from an Athlon 64 to an i3 would be a big improvement, yes, but that involves a new motherboard as well.

Also, keep in mind that, at best, the GT 730 is meant to play on medium settings with 720p resolution. It's by no means a performer.

 

[alexsho]

I know , i plan to change the MB aswell and get more ram ( currently i have 4 gb ddr2 :/ ) and the power supply.
I also know that gt 730 is by no means a great performer but i assume there will be some major improvements on performance ( mainly gaming ) if i change the CPU and RAM.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

What kind of frame rates are you getting with your current setup?

 

[alexsho]

i usually play wow and dota2.
In wow with fair-medium settings i get about 20-30 fps.Although i noticed that even if play on maximum or fair , the fps stay pretty much the same.if i have chrome + skype openede , it drops about 5 fps.
In dota 2 , kinda the same 20-30 fps.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

The FPS not changing means that your CPU is bottlenecking, so you're correct. You'll see a good improvement with an i3.

 

[alexsho]

Yep , thought of that too.It was kinda obvious since the CPU is from....i dont even know , 2009 ? and the GPU is from 2014 ( even if its not high-end ).I need an upragade anyway , so i`ll go for the i3 and maybe in the future will get a better gpu too.
Thanks for your answers

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Anytime. Happy gaming!