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DewisLavid
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How do you know you're experiencing bottleneck? Check task manager while playing a game and see CPU usage. It's possible, but it shouldn't be too bad.

What game?

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4 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

How do you know you're experiencing bottleneck? Check task manager while playing a game and see CPU usage. It's possible, but it shouldn't be too bad.

What game?

it might not be bottleneck but appears that im not using very much GPU memory and at 100% cpu usage, playing call of duty modern warfare

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15 minutes ago, DewisLavid said:

it might not be bottleneck but appears that im not using very much GPU memory and at 100% cpu usage, playing call of duty modern warfare

100% CPU usage means that yes, there is a CPU bottleneck.

How much is GPU useage during those games?

Ideally, the GPU usage should also be relatively high. if GPU usage is under 80%ish, then you do have a bottleneck because the GPU wants to run faster, but is waiting on the slow CPU to finish processing.

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42 minutes ago, DewisLavid said:

it might not be bottleneck but appears that im not using very much GPU memory and at 100% cpu usage, playing call of duty modern warfare

Crank the graphical detail up and maybe go with a higher resolution to help with the bottleneck.

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
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1 hour ago, MadAnt250 said:

Crank the graphical detail up and maybe go with a higher resolution to help with the bottleneck.

Will reduce bottleneck, but will not increase FPS.

I assume low FPS is why he's asking.

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22 hours ago, RadiatingLight said:

Will reduce bottleneck, but will not increase FPS.

I assume low FPS is why he's asking.

Yes, would not expect better FPS, but can enjoy better looking graphics if the FPS does not tank and is still playable. I think the i5 7400 will always be bottlenecked in COD Modern Warfare with the OP's setup. 

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System specs below

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a Noctua NH-U9S cooler 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus M (Because it was cheap)
RAM: 32GB (4 x 8GB) Corsair Vengance LPX 3200Mhz CL16
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC Blower Card
HDD: 7200RPM TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB, External HDD: 5400RPM 2TB WD My Passport
SSD: 1tb Samsung 970 evo m.2 nvme
PSU: Corsair CX650M
Displays: ViewSonic VA2012WB LCD 1680x1050p @ 75Hz
Gateway VX920 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@125Hz, 800x600@140Hz
Gateway VX900 CRT: 1600x1200@75Hz, 1200x900@100Hz, 960x720@120Hz (Can be pushed to 175Hz)
 
Keyboard: Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA PRO with Cherry MX Red switches
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