Jump to content

Would a new CPU help?

DrFeel
By DrFeel
in CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory
 Share
Posted

So I have an A4-5300(totally sucks, but I got it in a combo for like 275 so why not). And a R7 250 GDDR5. So I thought the graphics card was pretty good and would be able to max out at least the DayZ mod because it passed the recommended specs(CPU didn't). Yet, I only get like 20-25 frames. On my brother's PC with the i5-3570k but a Radeon HD 7570 but his PC maxed out DayZ. So I was wondering to get an Athlon x4 750k. Would it be good?

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

r7 250 is definitely more powerful than 7570. so i guess cpu upgrade wouldn't hurt.

Location: Kaunas, Lithuania, Europe, Earth, Solar System, Local Interstellar Cloud, Local Bubble, Gould Belt, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Milky Way subgroup, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea, Pisces–Cetus Supercluster Complex, Observable universe, Universe.

Spoiler

12700, B660M Mortar DDR4, 32GB 3200C16 Viper Steel, 2TB SN570, EVGA Supernova G6 850W, be quiet! 500FX, EVGA 3070Ti FTW3 Ultra.

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2617320
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

You first might want to test a variety of games to isolate the idea of which to upgrade.

 

Some games are CPU intensive, some games are GPU intensive.

Unless your plan is to play the DayZ mod for a long time then maybe the CPU upgrade will suit you.

You can't really expect the R7 250 to perform that well, at least an R7 260/265 in my opinion would be better, although its a minor jump from the R7 250.

 

What resolution do you play in and what games do you play?

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2618207
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

You first might want to test a variety of games to isolate the idea of which to upgrade.

 

Some games are CPU intensive, some games are GPU intensive.

Unless your plan is to play the DayZ mod for a long time then maybe the CPU upgrade will suit you.

You can't really expect the R7 250 to perform that well, at least an R7 260/265 in my opinion would be better, although its a minor jump from the R7 250.

 

What resolution do you play in and what games do you play?

I play at 1600x900 which I think isn't that intensive. My PC can max out all the games I play(borderlands 2, CS:GO, Dota 2, and Garry's Mod). But it stutters on occasions which I suspect is the CPU.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2622361
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

yea your CPU is the bottleneck

 

depending on your current mobo

 

you should be able to buy a 760K which is plug and play CPU only

 

and pair with the R7 250 should be fine

 

but we need to know your current PC specs in full

Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. 

Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply.

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2622379
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

So I have an A4-5300(totally sucks, but I got it in a combo for like 275 so why not). And a R7 250 GDDR5. So I thought the graphics card was pretty good and would be able to max out at least the DayZ mod because it passed the recommended specs(CPU didn't). Yet, I only get like 20-25 frames. On my brother's PC with the i5-3570k but a Radeon HD 7570 but his PC maxed out DayZ. So I was wondering to get an Athlon x4 750k. Would it be good?

 

I have about 400 hours logged on Dayz mod and 200 on Dayz SA. Dayz/ARMA are both very CPU intensive. So ya, I would recommend a upgrade. I remember I had the same problem, its just time for some new hardware. And if you feel comfortable and your CPU is unlocked, you can probably overclock it a bit. But that is not solving the problem, its just avoiding it.

Play time is Ogre.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2622406
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Day Z is optimized for 1 core most of the time, so you have very slow AMD core, you got small fps. Fast Intel core even on Pentium will be faster, so you must upgrade your cpu, not gpu.

Intel i7 2600 @ 4.2 Ghz | MSI Z77-GD55 | Crucial 16 GB DDR3 RAM 1600Mhz | Intel 330 SSD 180Gb | Western Digital Black 1Tb | Western Digital Green 2Tb | Gigabyte GTX 650 Ti | OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W | Thermaltake Commander MS-I case | OS X Yosemite | Dell Vostro 3550 Windows 10

Intel Xeon 1230 V2 | Gigabyte GA-H61M-S | Kingston 4Gb RAM 1333Mhz | Seagate 1TB  | Fractial Design Arc mini | Windows 10

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2622579
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

CPU upgrade indeed.

You can bark like a dog, but that won't make you a dog.

You can act like someone you're not, but that won't change who you are.

 

Finished Crysis without a discrete GPU,15 FPS average, and a lot of heart

 

How I plan my builds -

Spoiler

For me I start with the "There's no way I'm not gonna spend $1,000 on a system."

Followed by the "Wow I need to buy the OS for a $100!?"

Then "Let's start with the 'best budget GPU' and 'best budget CPU' that actually fits what I think is my budget."

Realizing my budget is a lot less, I work my way to "I think these new games will run on a cheap ass CPU."

Then end with "The new parts launching next year is probably gonna be better and faster for the same price so I'll just buy next year."

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/193083-would-a-new-cpu-help/#findComment-2623133
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

×