Will replacing mobo improve fps?

[sidekick99]

I got a HP pc about 3 years ago but the stock gpu was really bad so i changed my gpu 1 year later (R9 270 => R9 290x).
Since i got the 290x i got really unstable / low fps in games for being a 350$ card.
So i'm thinking it's maybe because of my motherboard being a cheap HP mobo And a new (more expensive) one will maybe fix my problem??

specs:
CPU: i7-4770
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X
RAM: 16GB
MOBO: MS-7826

 

[Isokolon]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

 

[sidekick99]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

Got a 750W corsair PSU and the gpu slot is PCIex16 (Gen 3.0)

 

[clarkjd]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

I agree. I think the issue is the graphics card not getting enough power. Look at upgrading the PSU. A good 5-600 watt unit from SeaSonic, Antec, Corsair, EVGA(G2 models) or XFX would go a long way toward solving your issues..

EDIT:This is what I get for not refreshing before answering a post🙁😀 my bad.

 

[Isokolon]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

Got a 750W corsair PSU and the gpu slot is PCIex16 (Gen 3.0)

alright. if it's one of Corsair's better PSUs (and not of the low end junk) that shouldn't be a problem then.
with a PCIe 3.0 I don't see how a new mainboard would increase fps
I mean I might be wrong, I just don't see how...

 

[sidekick99]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

I agree. I think the issue is the graphics card not getting enough power. Look at upgrading the PSU. A good 5-600 watt unit from SeaSonic, Antec, Corsair, EVGA(G2 models) or XFX would go a long way toward solving your issues..

Already got a corsair 750W psu :/

 

[sidekick99]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

Got a 750W corsair PSU and the gpu slot is PCIex16 (Gen 3.0)

alright. if it's one of Corsair's better PSUs (and not of the low end junk) that shouldn't be a problem then.
with a PCIe 3.0 I don't see how a new mainboard would increase fps
I mean I might be wrong, I just don't see how...

I don't know that much about computers but couldn't it be because it's a mobo from HP and it's not made for a higher end GPU ??

 

[Isokolon]

the R9 290x is a 250W card.
I'd rather suspect the PSU to be at it's limit.
can't really imagine how the board should limit the fps unless it uses a really old PCIe standard which is unlikely

Got a 750W corsair PSU and the gpu slot is PCIex16 (Gen 3.0)

alright. if it's one of Corsair's better PSUs (and not of the low end junk) that shouldn't be a problem then.
with a PCIe 3.0 I don't see how a new mainboard would increase fps
I mean I might be wrong, I just don't see how...

I don't know that much about computers but couldn't it be because it's a mobo from HP and it's not made for a higher end GPU ??

all the board does is letting the various parts communicate with each other
so if it got a PCIe 3.0 slot that's as fast as it gets and I can't see the mainboard having anything to do with fps fluctuations.

the things I can think of that cause that are:
- power fluctuations due to a low quality PSU (would help to know which exact corsair you're using)
- bad drivers
- thermal throtteling
- some software error causing the GPU to not being able to fully deliver
- bottlenecking in some game areas

 

[sidekick99]

well i just looked i got a cooler master xD ( Cooler Master G750M )

 

[Isokolon]

well i just looked i got a cooler master xD ( Cooler Master G750M )

hmm. well.
though to say honestly.

of course what I forgot is that the PCIe port could have some specific OEM limitations in terms of power output.
or it could be that the board is malfunctioning.

it could also be the PSU as the G isn't the best unit and a degrading PSU can sometimes cause weird issues

of course it could be the GPU itself as well

also there's not a whole lot of a description about your issues here that might help to determine it a bit clearer

 

[sidekick99]

i think i'll just buy a new mobo because my front usb ports don't work either with the current motherboard so yeah ...
And btw is 70°C okay for the cpu under load??

 

[sidekick99]

Thanks for your time 😉