Wondering how well this computer will run.

[Karbonlambo]

AMD 8350 8 Core processor
R9 390 8GB - KILLER GPU EVERYTHING MAX
MSI 990FX Motherboard
REQUIRES A HARD DRIVE AND OPERATING SYSTEM THAT IS IT.
ADATA 8 GB RAM 1600mhz x1
Enermax iVector Case
Enermax Black Twister CPU Heatsink
Rosewill Internal Wifi Adapter
Raidmax 735 Watt Powersupply

I wanted to know how well this computer will run with Windows7, I was wondering what frames I would be getting on games like Arma3, Battlefield 4, Star Wars Battlefront, etc. Thank you!

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Please explain these issues you are having. Actually, first and foremost, please list all your current specs so we can see what you have. Not what you are thinking of changing or upgrading to, list what you have. Then tell me what your problems are with games. Also tell me what GPU you have and what one you upgraded from (since you said upgrading didn't help, so that means you did upgrade).

I never upgraded my gpu, I still have the same one, sorry for the misunderstanding. I have the issue of having a slow, freezing, which turns into a black screen and a looped sound of what was last happening before the freeze, then my monitor goes off and on and it says my graphics card crashed but has recovered. It happens on random games, I haven't figured out the cause yet, most frequently on CS:GO, I don't play it much but thats where I had most issues, I've played games like League of Legends and Arma 3 with no issues, I have had the issues on World of Warcraft as well. Mainly Rust, CS:GO, World of Warcraft, and that's about as far as I can remember for now. Specs are listed btw.

That sounds like a possibly failing GPU to me. A driver reinstall might be a good idea to clear any possible issues with software problems.

 

[Karbonlambo]

CPU - Intel Quad Core i5 4670k(Never been overclocked but can be)
Ram -8GB 1866 MHz Kingston HyperX
GPU - EVGA GTX 760 OC Edition(Never been overclocked but can be)
Motherboard - Asus Z87-A HDD - 1TB Western Digital 7200RPM
Power Supply - Ultra 550w FTY 80 Plus Bronze
Case - Thermaltake Level 10 GT with hinged opening side panel
Sound Card - THX Fatal1ty SB135
Liquid Cooler- Intel Motherboard Liquid Cooler
This is my current set up, any good suggestions for upgrades for a graphics card? I don't know what's compatible.

As Rogue said, GTX 970 is a good option, especially since power requirements are about on par with the GTX 760. So, what issues are you having with games? Also, I can't find an Ultra 550 FTY power supply anywhere online. I see an Ultra LSP 550, but not an FTY.

I'll double check it now.

 

[cfortney]

For gaming, you should really go with an Intel I5.

I can't really switch parts out, as for PSU and the processor, what isseus do you think i'll have? I should be able to run games like Battlefront and higher end games like that with no problem, right?

So you already bought the stuff? If you didn't buy it, why can't you switch out parts?

The FX 8350 may struggle depending on the type of game. It's an old CPU based on years old of architecture. A modern day I5 surpasses it in every aspect when it comes to gaming.

I'd be buying it used, I currently have an i5 4670k w/ GTX 760 so I don't know if this'll be a downgrade or upgrade. I'm selling my computer to a friend.
What do you think about this: Intel i7 3930k, 3.2ghz 6core w/HT unlocked cpu
New Alienware CPU water cooler.
16gb ddr3 1600mhz,
2tb WD hard drive
MSI GTX 980 4gb gaming card
New Corsair CX 850 Power supply

You have one of the best CPUs and are going to replace it with an older, weaker, hotter one called the FX 8350? Why?

Alienware cooler? Yuck.

CX850? Yuck.

Older I7 3rd Gen CPU? Yuck.

GTX 980, horrible value GPU? Yuck.

😉

You're the kind of sucker who tosses his processor in the trash every time Intel announces a new processor. The i7-3930k is an extremely fast and capable processor, and if the guy can get it at a good price, I'd say go for it. I just built a mini ITX rig with an i7-3770k and I couldn't be happier. I was at least $100-150 less than a Skylake i7 for virtually the same performance.

 

[Karbonlambo]

Please explain these issues you are having. Actually, first and foremost, please list all your current specs so we can see what you have. Not what you are thinking of changing or upgrading to, list what you have. Then tell me what your problems are with games. Also tell me what GPU you have and what one you upgraded from (since you said upgrading didn't help, so that means you did upgrade).

I never upgraded my gpu, I still have the same one, sorry for the misunderstanding. I have the issue of having a slow, freezing, which turns into a black screen and a looped sound of what was last happening before the freeze, then my monitor goes off and on and it says my graphics card crashed but has recovered. It happens on random games, I haven't figured out the cause yet, most frequently on CS:GO, I don't play it much but thats where I had most issues, I've played games like League of Legends and Arma 3 with no issues, I have had the issues on World of Warcraft as well. Mainly Rust, CS:GO, World of Warcraft, and that's about as far as I can remember for now. Specs are listed btw.

That sounds like a possibly failing GPU to me. A driver reinstall might be a good idea to clear any possible issues with software problems.

Reinstalled drivers multiple times, heard I had to update BIOS but I didn't want to brick my computer. Haven't ever really messed with BIOS myself.

 

[Karbonlambo]

Please explain these issues you are having. Actually, first and foremost, please list all your current specs so we can see what you have. Not what you are thinking of changing or upgrading to, list what you have. Then tell me what your problems are with games. Also tell me what GPU you have and what one you upgraded from (since you said upgrading didn't help, so that means you did upgrade).

I never upgraded my gpu, I still have the same one, sorry for the misunderstanding. I have the issue of having a slow, freezing, which turns into a black screen and a looped sound of what was last happening before the freeze, then my monitor goes off and on and it says my graphics card crashed but has recovered. It happens on random games, I haven't figured out the cause yet, most frequently on CS:GO, I don't play it much but thats where I had most issues, I've played games like League of Legends and Arma 3 with no issues, I have had the issues on World of Warcraft as well. Mainly Rust, CS:GO, World of Warcraft, and that's about as far as I can remember for now. Specs are listed btw.

That sounds like a possibly failing GPU to me. A driver reinstall might be a good idea to clear any possible issues with software problems.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/345490-31-crashing-gaming-black-screen-sound-loop <-- This is the same issue. I've tried almost every single solution and I only get temporary fixes until it inevitably returns. Also I have the Ultra lsp 550w psu.

 

[Karbonlambo]

Please explain these issues you are having. Actually, first and foremost, please list all your current specs so we can see what you have. Not what you are thinking of changing or upgrading to, list what you have. Then tell me what your problems are with games. Also tell me what GPU you have and what one you upgraded from (since you said upgrading didn't help, so that means you did upgrade).

I never upgraded my gpu, I still have the same one, sorry for the misunderstanding. I have the issue of having a slow, freezing, which turns into a black screen and a looped sound of what was last happening before the freeze, then my monitor goes off and on and it says my graphics card crashed but has recovered. It happens on random games, I haven't figured out the cause yet, most frequently on CS:GO, I don't play it much but thats where I had most issues, I've played games like League of Legends and Arma 3 with no issues, I have had the issues on World of Warcraft as well. Mainly Rust, CS:GO, World of Warcraft, and that's about as far as I can remember for now. Specs are listed btw.

That sounds like a possibly failing GPU to me. A driver reinstall might be a good idea to clear any possible issues with software problems.

I'm thinking of reinstalling Windows7 on it, some said that it fixed the issue, hoping that it would fix my issue as nothing else has, so far.
Update: Found this video of something similar to what happens to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q_Eu1vSFgg
A difference being that my game lags much more after the black screen and sound loop and I'll have to restart the game b/c it won't stop lagging until then.

 

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