Why does my cpu bottlenecks my GPU???

[Rcr1094]

Hello people.. My pc specs are here;

Amd fx 8350
Sapphire R9 290x Tri-x
ddr 3 1600 mhz
MSI 990 FXA GD65

My problem is that I never see my GPU usage at %100 and I get lower FPS than I should.. My gpu usage is fluctuating between 0-100 constantly, it is really really unstable.. But when I downclock my GPU on MSI afterburner, GPU load hits %100.. I tried to overclock my cpu to 4.4 or 4.5 but my pc shuts itself in short time.. BTW I have a gigantic cpu cooler that barely fits in my pc case.. Here's the solutions I've tried so far;

- Changing my GPU with another one by warranty..
- Uninstalling the gpu drivers by DDU and re-install them
- Installing the latest driver & bios to my MOBO
- Installing the latest GPU drivers
- Re-Installing my OS
- Overclocking my cpu; changes a bit but not much.. GPU load is still unstable, fluctuating between 0-100 constantly.

I searched the internet for a while and found out that many people had issued with these 2 (r9 290x and FX 8350) but I also saw people with no problem with them. and many people can hit %100 GPU usage with these 2??.. I do not know what is wrong and I am running out of options.. After changing my GPU with new one by warranty, I started to think that problem is my cpu.. What do you guys suggest? Thanks.

 

[Rcr1094]

Guys I solved the issue!!

Now I have not less fps than 60 on GTA V.. on get %100 on all heavy games..

Solution is simple stay the **** away from AMD processors and mobos!! I switched to Z 97 mobo and i5 4690K and everything looks stable now.. Did not change GPU or PSU or HDD anything.. I get higher vaules on almost everything.. For the guys who has smilar issues with mine, do not waste ur time with software stuff and anything because you will not able to solve it.. Believe me I tried everything..

I am no fanboy of Intel I am just a user.. Sometimes Electironics is about luck.. same products might not give the same performance everytime and I am sure there are many people using similar specs with mine and have no problem..

Anyway, I am happy that I solved my issues.. I wish I had not have to spend cash on it, but I did... Thanks everyone who tried to help me with this issue. 😉

 

[Shark1965]

It still could be your PSU. The i5 takes way less power than the 8350. Your PSU may not be fried, just over it's threshold with the AMD chip.

 

[Forever Oleg]

1st: Bottleneck does not work that way
2nd: It's probably your PSU
3d: Otherwise I do not have a solution for ya

 

[HeroicKevin92]

Oh I yeah I forgot nerds dont take advice easily lol

Look into programs from iobit. Advanced System Care 8 did wonders for my pc that was already 100%. And my Dads eMachine from 2004 that took 5 minutes just to get to the internets home page. Trust me look into it, they give you 3 pc keys to share with anyone. And the prgrams are at such a low price its amazing. TRUST ME, it can't hurt. Goodluck

It sounds like you work for them? This is not something that will be resolved by adding random unrelated software.