Question why do people like amd?

[QQ7007]

hello iam new to PC gaming well actually gaming in general and I wanted to play counter strike go but its really laggy and stutters on my pc which has AMD sticker on it? and my cousin has Intel inside core in his PC and he can run counter strike go without lag? please help thanks

 

[-Fran-]

Your post smells like troll, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt...

Can you please give us your full computer specs? If you don't know, then please try to give as much information as you can possibly get about your computer.

Cheers!

 

[QQ7007]

Your post smells like troll, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt...

Can you please give us your full computer specs? If you don't know, then please try to give as much information as you can possibly get about your computer.

Cheers!

hi thanks for replying. how do I find my computer specs?

 

[Dlaing]

Specs, you have to take apart the pc or if it's prebuilt, then look at the model and what not.

 

[IBeats]

hi thanks for replying. how do I find my computer specs?

Install a program called speccy or CPU-Z to see what your system specs are.

Sound like your system is very old if it can't run CSGO

 

[QQ7007]

Specs, you have to take apart the pc or if it's prebuilt, then look at the model and what not.

oh but if I take the pc apart im scared I will break it and not be able to put it back together and plus I wont know what im looking at

 

[Dlaing]

Or it could be his gpu, if he even has one. Also lots of old amd cpus were like 2.6 ghz

 

[-Fran-]

hi thanks for replying. how do I find my computer specs?

There's several ways and it will depend on how you acquired yours.

If it's a store-bought PC from Dell or HP, then the model number is enough for us. If it's store-bought, but custom built, you will need to download some software to know what innards it has. HardwareInfo, CPU-Z and GPU-Z are good programs to use.

Cheers!

 

[QQ7007]

Device Name: Eddie's Computer
Processor GenuineAMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Dual Core 3.19GHz Processor
Installed RAM 4.0 GB (3.6 GB Available)
System Type 64 Bit Operating system x64-based Processor
Primary Graphics Adapter ATI Radeon HD 5970 Hemlock 1024 MB GDDR5

I think this Is it maybe?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yep. That's it.

In computer terms, your PC is ancient. If your friend has a moderately newer computer, it would make sense that his computer would out perform yours.

-Wolf sends

 

[IBeats]

Device Name: Eddie's Computer
Processor GenuineAMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Dual Core 3.19GHz Processor
Installed RAM 4.0 GB (3.6 GB Available)
System Type 64 Bit Operating system x64-based Processor
Primary Graphics Adapter ATI Radeon HD 5970 Hemlock 1024 MB GDDR5

I think this Is it maybe?

Damn, that's one old school computer. You won't be able to run csgo with consistent FPS.

Did you buy it from him, if so how much?

 

[QQ7007]

Yep. That's it.

In computer terms, your PC is ancient. If your friend has a moderately newer computer, it would make sense that his computer would out perform yours.

-Wolf sends

oh thats annoying that computer costed me lots if money when I bought it is there any way I can make it so It can run counter strike?

 

[QQ7007]

Damn, that's one old school computer. You won't be able to run csgo with consistent FPS.

Did you buy it from him, if so how much?

I bought it from PC specialist for I think 800 or 900 pounds

 

[BFG-9000]

Your computer isn't slow because it's AMD, it's slow because it is 12 years old. The 6400+ was released in August 2007 and you are trying to play CS:Go which was released in 2012.

In 3 years your PC will be able to apply for a drivers permit! At least the GPU is newer, from 2009

 

[IBeats]

I bought it from PC specialist for I think 800 or 900 pounds

WHAT!!!!

My friend, you got scammed. Differently return that piece of historic S***

 

[w.cattermoul]

I bought it from PC specialist for I think 800 or 900 pounds

900 pounds? please say you bought that PC a long time ago

 

[QQ7007]

900 pounds? please say you bought that PC a long time ago

yes I bought it in summer of 2010

 

[QQ7007]

WHAT!!!!

My friend, you got scammed. Differently return that piece of historic S***

too late now ha ha I bought it 9 years ago

 

[-Fran-]

yes I bought it in summer of 2010

Even by 2010, that PC was old by any reasonable metric.

You're better off saving money for a new one. Think of a budget and we'll help you with a template list of things to look for in a pre-assembled PC.

Cheers!

 

[Wolfshadw]

oh thats annoying that computer costed me lots if money when I bought it is there any way I can make it so It can run counter strike?

Adding RAM might help a bit, but overall, it's time to retire that system and purchase/build a new one.

In a PC Gaming world, PCs are only viable for three or four years before you need to upgrade them (I'm hoping this isn't a recent purchase). In some cases, you might get away with just adding a newer graphics card or a newer processor, but in your case, your system is so old that newer components are not going to help without a new core system (Motherboard, CPU, and RAM).

At a minimum for upgrading, I'd consider something like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor (£84.00 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£62.99 @ AWD-IT)
Memory: Crucial 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£39.49 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £186.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-27 13:24 BST+0100

-Wolf sends

 

[IBeats]

yes I bought it in summer of 2010

Ok, that makes more sense but still a bit pricey within that year. You won't be able to get consistent FPS with this system.

You're better of getting a new system.

 

[QQ7007]

Even by 2010, that PC was old by any reasonable metric.

You're better off saving money for a new one. Think of a budget and we'll help you with a template list of things to look for in a pre-assembled PC.

Cheers!

ok maybe I guess my pc is a lost cause ha ha :/ well I would love to have a budget of 900 pounds again, but after rent and a new transmission for my car I have a budget of around 400-500 pounds? im not sure if thats possible but thats all I would be willing to pay for a computer now thanks

 

[-Fran-]

ok maybe I guess my pc is a lost cause ha ha :/ well I would love to have a budget of 900 pounds again, but after rent and a new transmission for my car I have a budget of around 400-500 pounds? im not sure if thats possible but thats all I would be willing to pay for a computer now thanks

Would you have the guts to assemble it yourself?

While it is not hard, by any stretch of the word, you're always better off paying someone else to do it; specially from places like Overlockers.co.uk that offer such service.

Now, to make some assumptions... You will need to replace: PSU, CPU, Motherboard and RAM. You can keep the GPU for the time being and the Case itself. @Wolfshadw gave a nifty little list of items, but I'd say 16GB RAM and adding a new PSU will bring that up to ~£250. Maybe you can include a good GPU as well and still be under £400...

Let's see...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor (£187.50 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£82.99 @ AWD-IT)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£86.98 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£55.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £412.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-27 14:01 BST+0100

Cheers!

 

[Wolfshadw]

With that budget, I'd probably look at something like:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor (£137.49 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£64.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£94.99 @ Corsair UK)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£60.85 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £358.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-27 14:01 BST+0100

With some extra cash for someone to put it all together and install Windows for you.

-Wolf sends

 

[QQ7007]

Would you have the guts to assemble it yourself?

While it is not hard, by any stretch of the word, you're always better off paying someone else to do it; specially from places like Overlockers.co.uk that offer such service.

Now, to make some assumptions... You will need to replace: PSU, CPU, Motherboard and RAM. You can keep the GPU for the time being and the Case itself. @Wolfshadw gave a nifty little list of items, but I'd say 16GB RAM and adding a new PSU will bring that up to ~£250. Maybe you can include a good GPU as well and still be under £400...

Let's see...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor (£187.50 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£82.99 @ AWD-IT)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£86.98 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£55.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £412.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-27 14:01 BST+0100

Cheers!

thanks I might ask my cousin to build it as he built his PC and he seems to be confident with it