is i7 920 too old that I should replace it?

[fyulonius]

So I got this used machine 5years ago, which was built by the first owner (friend) about a decade ago.

I played AC Unity with it yesterday with the smaller window so that I can see the performance of my CPU (task manager) and because my GPU (2SLI GTX 470 GPU (MSI after Burner)) geforce is prefering that i use lower res for better performance:

Any way my main point is, During loads the CPU is up to 98-99%; higest temp 60-64C
I'm no so worried about the temp but work load, Is this normal?

Or am I needing the newer GPU to play the game as it says here:
http://goo.gl/5M0KB5

And yes I do have a EVGA GTX 970 FTW on its way.

Thanks guys.

 

[cdabc123]

that cpu should be fine

 

[Eximo]

i7-920 is still a potent chip. Still makes the third tier on Tom's charts last I checked.

Overclocking can easily place it on the same tier as the i7-960 which is just one behind all the sandy, ivy, and haswell chips.

 

[Shneiky]

I7 920 was released in Q4 2008/ Q1 2009. That is 6 and as half years. Though that CPU still has some fight left in it.

What load does your 2 video cards have? If they are under low load - then you got a CPU bottleneck for that particular game.

If the video cards are in high % usage , then your CPU is rather fine.

 

[DeathRabit]

To utilize GTX 970 in 100% I recommend you OC your CPU I seen this i7 920 running commonly at 4Ghz and few crazy 4.5Ghz, Anyway if you hit 4Ghz you will be have similar performance to i7 3 gen non k edtion.
What is you current mobo and CPU Cooler ?

Example crazy OC * hitting 99C on CPU
http://hwbot.org/submission/2539068_brittanytech_cinebench___r15_core_i7_920_694_cb

 

[fyulonius]

Thanks all for the quik reply as I'm sitting at my work desk....killing my time here.

Here's my set up:
CPU: I7-920 OCed @ default 2.66GHz OC@ 3.8GHz MOBO: EVGA X58 131-GT-E767
GPU: 2X SLI-1279MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (EVGA) RAM: GSkill DDR3-1600
PC3-12800 (2GB x3)x2=12gb

I OC the GPU from 600MHz to 720MHz.

 

[Vici0us]

Once your GTX 970 comes in, install it (make sure you uninstall old drivers with DDU, restart and install new drivers). Then play some games and report back. You shouldn't have any problems.

I know someone with your CPU, few months ago he added a GTX 980 and he has no problems what's so ever.

 

[DeathRabit]

Thanks all for the quik reply as I'm sitting at my work desk....killing my time here.

Here's my set up:
CPU: I7-920 OCed @ default 2.66GHz OC@ 3.8GHz MOBO: EVGA X58 131-GT-E767
GPU: 2X SLI-1279MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (EVGA) RAM: GSkill DDR3-1600
PC3-12800 (2GB x3)x2=12gb

I OC the GPU from 600MHz to 720MHz.

60-64C on CPU torture test ?
If yes you can OC more simply until, on torture test you will be below 80C you are ok.
Thermal throttling star at 90C on this chip

 

[fyulonius]

My cooler but with 2 fans both sides of the radiator (u know, push and pull):
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/hydro-series-h55-quiet-cpu-cooler

 

[fyulonius]

Thanks all for the quik reply as I'm sitting at my work desk....killing my time here.

Here's my set up:
CPU: I7-920 OCed @ default 2.66GHz OC@ 3.8GHz MOBO: EVGA X58 131-GT-E767
GPU: 2X SLI-1279MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (EVGA) RAM: GSkill DDR3-1600
PC3-12800 (2GB x3)x2=12gb

I OC the GPU from 600MHz to 720MHz.

60-64C on CPU torture test ?
If yes you can OC more simply until, on torture test you will be below 80C you are ok.
Thermal throttling star at 90C on this chip

I've had good Temp for stress tests, so again temp is no biggie.

 

[Eximo]

Problem I ran into on my i7-950 was the memory. Couldn't get it to keep up with processor. Ended up at 3.67Ghz but at only 1.083 volts or something like that.

 

[fyulonius]

Once again Thanks all, I want to pick all of you for anwer.

 

[STbob]

I have around 10 computers at home and I still use my I7920 @3.2.
Its a workhorse, up 24/7 since 2009. I run 5 displays with a GTX760 and a GT610.
18 gigs of ram its still a beast. I also have newer 4770 and 3770k with GTX 970. They do not stomp the 920. I see no reason to upgrade it, I have it packed full of HDS I love the case. The newer machines are a little faster on paper but just sitting there multitasking on multi displays it feels just like the 4770k system. I wanted to upgrade but really other then USB3 the new machines have not progressed passed the 920 much. They all are a little better on power but its peanuts money wise.

If you are a hard core gamer and have a 920 you better get the absolute fastest cpu out there as you will have buyers remorse, they are not that much faster.