CPU Bottlenecking GPU?

[nightlock891]

So I'm not sure if my CPU is actually reducing my graphics card's full capabilities, as I believe the graphics card is capable of running high enough frames on games such as cs:go.

Processor: Intel core 2 duo e6750 2.66 GHz 2.67 Ghz
Graphics Card: Nvidia geforce 9800 gt

If it is bottlenecking, how should/how do I fix it?

 

[SneakLerd]

Greetings.
CS:GO is very CPU-heavy.
What do you mean with higher frames, what are your current FPS?
Have you tried different "tricks", to optimize the game. (i.e console/lowering settings/launch options?)

Regards

 

[nightlock891]

Greetings.
CS:GO is very CPU-heavy.
What do you mean with higher frames, what are your current FPS?
Have you tried different "tricks", to optimize the game. (i.e console/lowering settings/launch options?)

Regards

My current FPS is around 40-50, sometimes dipping to a low 25-30. My settings are all the lowest I can make it without it looking like trash, but also having decent fps. So basically all low settings.

 

[SneakLerd]

Greetings.
CS:GO is very CPU-heavy.
What do you mean with higher frames, what are your current FPS?
Have you tried different "tricks", to optimize the game. (i.e console/lowering settings/launch options?)

Regards

My current FPS is around 40-50, sometimes dipping to a low 25-30. My settings are all the lowest I can make it without it looking like trash, but also having decent fps. So basically all low settings.

Try putting these in your launch options; -novid -high -threads 2

Do you have a second hand monitor, which you can view your CPU utilization?

 

[nightlock891]

Try putting these in your launch options; -novid -high -threads 2

Do you have a second hand monitor, which you can view your CPU utilization?

No I don't have another monitor

 

[SneakLerd]

Try putting these in your launch options; -novid -high -threads 2

Do you have a second hand monitor, which you can view your CPU utilization?

No I don't have another monitor

Did you try the launch options?

 

[nightlock891]

Try putting these in your launch options; -novid -high -threads 2

Do you have a second hand monitor, which you can view your CPU utilization?

No I don't have another monitor

Did you try the launch options?

no difference

 

[SneakLerd]

I am sorry man, but i really just think your setup is outdated, and you should not expect more FPS than what you're getting.
If you are able to play with it, I would lower your resolution, in CS:GO the pros does it for higher FPS and easier to spot/aim at the enemy.

Regards

 

[nightlock891]

I am sorry man, but i really just think your setup is outdated, and you should not expect more FPS than what you're getting.
If you are able to play with it, I would lower your resolution, in CS:GO the pros does it for higher FPS and easier to spot/aim at the enemy.

Regards

Anything you'd recommend for a fairly cheap upgrade

 

[aquielisunari]

So I'm not sure if my CPU is actually reducing my graphics card's full capabilities, as I believe the graphics card is capable of running high enough frames on games such as cs:go.

Processor: Intel core 2 duo e6750 2.66 GHz 2.67 Ghz
Graphics Card: Nvidia geforce 9800 gt

If it is bottlenecking, how should/how do I fix it?

It's a fairly balanced system from a decade ago. Your system is performing as expected.

If you can find a 750 Ti for $100 or less I would upgrade to that card. The 1050 Ti would be my next suggestion.

 

[nightlock891]

So I'm not sure if my CPU is actually reducing my graphics card's full capabilities, as I believe the graphics card is capable of running high enough frames on games such as cs:go.

Processor: Intel core 2 duo e6750 2.66 GHz 2.67 Ghz
Graphics Card: Nvidia geforce 9800 gt

If it is bottlenecking, how should/how do I fix it?

It's a fairly balanced system from a decade ago. Your system is performing as expected.

If you can find a 750 Ti for $100 or less I would upgrade to that card. The 1050 Ti would be my next suggestion.

Is the processor fine then with that graphics card then? I wouldn't think so right?

 

[aquielisunari]

So I'm not sure if my CPU is actually reducing my graphics card's full capabilities, as I believe the graphics card is capable of running high enough frames on games such as cs:go.

Processor: Intel core 2 duo e6750 2.66 GHz 2.67 Ghz
Graphics Card: Nvidia geforce 9800 gt

If it is bottlenecking, how should/how do I fix it?

It's a fairly balanced system from a decade ago. Your system is performing as expected.

If you can find a 750 Ti for $100 or less I would upgrade to that card. The 1050 Ti would be my next suggestion.

Is the processor fine then with that graphics card then? I wouldn't think so right?

No, it's on the bottom end of minimum requirements so it's technically okay but obviously not meeting the OP's needs. A complete overhaul is necessary.