Looking for new CPU

[Ryarsh]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/22/2013, 22:32:08
Machine name: JACK-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7788
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/14/12 13:04:49 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2130 @ 3.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6108MB RAM
Page File: 2836MB used, 9377MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

1st screen
Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x683D)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_683D&SUBSYS_32321682&REV_00
Display Memory: 3806 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1008 MB
Shared Memory: 2797 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: Compaq Q2022
Monitor Id: HWP2919
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.000Hz)

2nd screen

Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x683D)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_683D&SUBSYS_32321682&REV_00
Display Memory: 3806 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1008 MB
Shared Memory: 2797 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: V223HQV
Monitor Id: ACR025D
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)

From what i can tell i need a new CPU most, I want better performance in my games mainly. Any recommendations would be nice but please within budget, not crazy prices please. Thank you!

 

[JOOK-D]

Are you not getting enough FPS? Your GPU is also relatively low-mid range.

The CPU is a relatively new dual core.

What's your budget and currency?

 

[Ryarsh]

Are you not getting enough FPS? Your GPU is also relatively low-mid range.

The CPU is a relatively new dual core.

What's your budget and currency?

Pounds £, I paid quite alot more for my GPU than my CPU, not necessarily a budget but I dont want to be spending 300 od' pound.
My FPS isn't bad, i can play games like Skyrim and planetside 2 fine, (skyrim on max, planetside 2 at 60fps 30 in big fights) i just want a boost to get better FPS

 

[DanielC23]

You may want to look into the Intel Core i5-4670k, it's $239 on http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899.

 

[shirsendu]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/22/2013, 22:32:08
Machine name: JACK-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7788
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/14/12 13:04:49 Ver: 04.06.05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2130 @ 3.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6108MB RAM
Page File: 2836MB used, 9377MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

1st screen
Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x683D)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_683D&SUBSYS_32321682&REV_00
Display Memory: 3806 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1008 MB
Shared Memory: 2797 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: Compaq Q2022
Monitor Id: HWP2919
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.000Hz)

2nd screen

Card name: AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x683D)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_683D&SUBSYS_32321682&REV_00
Display Memory: 3806 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1008 MB
Shared Memory: 2797 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: V223HQV
Monitor Id: ACR025D
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)

From what i can tell i need a new CPU most, I want better performance in my games mainly. Any recommendations would be nice but please within budget, not crazy prices please. Thank you!

you can buy a i7 processor in 300 pounds XD.......can you send more details about your motherboard specs??and send the exact budget??

 

[JOOK-D]

Have you guys ^^^ made sure that it fits his motherboard? I can only find ones that are FM2 socket, odd.

EDIT: Put too many 7's, stupid. Haha.

 

[JOOK-D]

Yeah. You'd want to go with a:
i5 3570k: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i5-3570K-3-40GHz-Technology/dp/B007RUZKK6
i7 3770k: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i7-3770K-3-50GHz-Technology/dp/B007X1JM30/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1383665704&sr=1-1&keywords=3770k

Huge discount on that 3770k. Both would deliver excellent gaming performance.

Your motherboard is compatible with these CPU's: http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/H61M-P31--G3-.html#/?div=CPUSupport

Those 2 I picked out are probably the best. Those intel i5 k series or i7 k series are basically the best you can get for gaming at the moment, some of the AMD FX line are on par.

 

[Ryarsh]

Yeah. You'd want to go with a:
i5 3570k: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i5-3570K-3-40GHz-Technology/dp/B007RUZKK6
i7 3770k: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Generation-i7-3770K-3-50GHz-Technology/dp/B007X1JM30/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1383665704&sr=1-1&keywords=3770k

Huge discount on that 3770k. Both would deliver excellent gaming performance.



Your motherboard is compatible with these CPU's: http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/H61M-P31--G3-.html#/?div=CPUSupport

Those 2 I picked out are probably the best. Those intel i5 k series or i7 k series are basically the best you can get for gaming at the moment, some of the AMD FX line are on par.

Okay, thanks. Would i be better off buying the i5 or a new GPU which would give better performance?

Also Are AMD cpu any good? from your experience ?

 

[JOOK-D]

Have you guys ^^^ made sure that it fits his motherboard? I can only find ones that are FM2 socket, odd.

EDIT: Put too many 7's, stupid. Haha.

Just had a quick look, found this, Its MUCH cheaper that i expected but it has good rating from the site I buy parts from, http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a8-6500-s-fm2-richland-core-quad-core-35ghz-amd-radeon-hd-8570d-800mhz-65w-retail Is that any good ?

No, won't be compatible with your motherboard. I thought it was FM2 but it's not.

 

[JOOK-D]

I think you'd be better off getting the i5. I think you have a 7770 GPU which should be just fine with most games on mid-high settings.

One thing you could do to check whether you need a new CPU / GPU is this: Go in to a game and monitor your FPS as well as your cpu and gpu usage. Change the graphics settings. If you do not observe higher FPS from changing the graphics settings it means that your CPU is limiting (bottlenecking) your graphics card's potential. Another thing to watch out for is your CPU / GPU usage. If your CPU usage is at like 100% and your GPU usage is low then again the CPU is bottlenecking the GPU. Worth a try before spending any money.

 

[Ryarsh]

I think you'd be better off getting the i5. I think you have a 7770 GPU which should be just fine with most games on mid-high settings.

One thing you could do to check whether you need a new CPU / GPU is this: Go in to a game and monitor your FPS as well as your cpu and gpu usage. Change the graphics settings. If you do not observe higher FPS from changing the graphics settings it means that your CPU is limiting (bottlenecking) your graphics card's potential. Another thing to watch out for is your CPU / GPU usage. If your CPU usage is at like 100% and your GPU usage is low then again the CPU is bottlenecking the GPU. Worth a try before spending any money.

THanks for all the help. Just one final thing before I pick solution, is this CPU up to par as the i5 ? its cheaper, would provide me the extra money to get a better cpu cooler, and the site says its high end.
And will it fit my setup?
AMD A10 6800K
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-6800k-black-edition-s-fm2-richland-quad-core-41ghz-amd-radeon-hd-8670d-844mhz-100w-retail

 

[logainofhades]

I would open the case and get the exact model of motherboard. The one you gave seems to be kind of obscure as to what board it actually is. If it is this board, http://www.msi.com/product/mb/H61M-P31--G3-.html#/?div=CPUSupport, then you can go with a Xeon 1230 v2. It is probably the best CPU for the money for non overclocking 1155 boards. A 3570k/3770k are pointless since H61 chipsets do not overclock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117286

 

[logainofhades]

I think you'd be better off getting the i5. I think you have a 7770 GPU which should be just fine with most games on mid-high settings.

One thing you could do to check whether you need a new CPU / GPU is this: Go in to a game and monitor your FPS as well as your cpu and gpu usage. Change the graphics settings. If you do not observe higher FPS from changing the graphics settings it means that your CPU is limiting (bottlenecking) your graphics card's potential. Another thing to watch out for is your CPU / GPU usage. If your CPU usage is at like 100% and your GPU usage is low then again the CPU is bottlenecking the GPU. Worth a try before spending any money.

THanks for all the help. Just one final thing before I pick solution, is this CPU up to par as the i5 ? its cheaper, would provide me the extra money to get a better cpu cooler, and the site says its high end.
And will it fit my setup?
AMD A10 6800K
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-6800k-black-edition-s-fm2-richland-quad-core-41ghz-amd-radeon-hd-8670d-844mhz-100w-retail

That cpu is not compatible with your motherboard and not even close to i5 in performance.

 

[Ryarsh]

I think you'd be better off getting the i5. I think you have a 7770 GPU which should be just fine with most games on mid-high settings.

One thing you could do to check whether you need a new CPU / GPU is this: Go in to a game and monitor your FPS as well as your cpu and gpu usage. Change the graphics settings. If you do not observe higher FPS from changing the graphics settings it means that your CPU is limiting (bottlenecking) your graphics card's potential. Another thing to watch out for is your CPU / GPU usage. If your CPU usage is at like 100% and your GPU usage is low then again the CPU is bottlenecking the GPU. Worth a try before spending any money.

THanks for all the help. Just one final thing before I pick solution, is this CPU up to par as the i5 ? its cheaper, would provide me the extra money to get a better cpu cooler, and the site says its high end.
And will it fit my setup?
AMD A10 6800K
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-6800k-black-edition-s-fm2-richland-quad-core-41ghz-amd-radeon-hd-8670d-844mhz-100w-retail

That cpu is not compatible with your motherboard and not even close to i5 in performance.

How do you tell if it is compatible?

 

[JOOK-D]

I think you'd be better off getting the i5. I think you have a 7770 GPU which should be just fine with most games on mid-high settings.

One thing you could do to check whether you need a new CPU / GPU is this: Go in to a game and monitor your FPS as well as your cpu and gpu usage. Change the graphics settings. If you do not observe higher FPS from changing the graphics settings it means that your CPU is limiting (bottlenecking) your graphics card's potential. Another thing to watch out for is your CPU / GPU usage. If your CPU usage is at like 100% and your GPU usage is low then again the CPU is bottlenecking the GPU. Worth a try before spending any money.

THanks for all the help. Just one final thing before I pick solution, is this CPU up to par as the i5 ? its cheaper, would provide me the extra money to get a better cpu cooler, and the site says its high end.
And will it fit my setup?
AMD A10 6800K
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-6800k-black-edition-s-fm2-richland-quad-core-41ghz-amd-radeon-hd-8670d-844mhz-100w-retail

That cpu is not compatible with your motherboard and not even close to i5 in performance.

How do you tell if it is compatible?

Socket.

It also says here. http://uk.msi.com/product/mb/H61M-P31--G3-.html#/?div=CPUSupport

 

[logainofhades]

The CPU support list I linked earlier. Also you listed an AMD FM2 cpu. That cannot physically work in an Intel 1155 socket. AMD and Intel haven't used the same socket in like 15yrs. :lol: