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so for 150 bucks out of used parts i made this rig

 

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM (DDR2)
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
750w thermaltake psu
 
My cpu is seriously holding me back, skyrim stays a 40fps on ultra or low setting no matter what.  im tryna make another BUDGET upgrade, someone on craigslist has a AMD phoenom x4 9750 for 25 bucks, my question to you guys is, will i see a noticeable performance upgrade?

 

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I assume you're using AM2+. In that case, you can still upgrade to a Phenom II if you find one.

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Your CPU dates from the stone age. You need an upgrade.

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This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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so its just old and crappy huh? :/ nothin i can do? yea the mobo is am2+ am3, any suggestions on a new am2+/am3 cpu?

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try looking for any Phenom II X4 if u dont want to upgrade your mobo.

if you have the money, new intel or amd are viable

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I regularly crap faster CPU's, time for an upgrade buddy.

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My cpu is seriously slowing my computer down and will only play games at 40fps max no matter ultra or low settings. Is it just my cpu is slow and old? When i play games its always under 100 percent load. I thought for sure when i got this old thing that quad core wasn't necessary and the 3.0 GHz is more then enough for gaming, this is my first rig so i could be wrong. any ideas anyone? 

 

 
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM (DDR2)
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
750w thermaltake psu

 

it's because your cpu is old as heck 

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For quite a big upgrade I suggest a 990FX motherboard and the FX-8320/8350

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This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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My cpu is seriously slowing my computer down and will only play games at 40fps max no matter ultra or low settings. Is it just my cpu is slow and old? When i play games its always under 100 percent load. I thought for sure when i got this old thing that quad core wasn't necessary and the 3.0 GHz is more then enough for gaming, this is my first rig so i could be wrong. any ideas anyone? 

 

 
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM (DDR2)
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
750w thermaltake psu

 

Yeaahhh, that's a really old CPU. I still have an AMD Athlon 64X2 3800+ laying around infact, I might hang it on the wall, such beautiful 92nm process dual-core CPU xD

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would the ddr2 be holding him back as well?

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well i cant afford to upgrade the mobo right now, but i would be able to get a new cpu. im just having trouble deciding which one would pair best with my mobo, because i dont want to spend a bunch on a cpu my mobo cant handle. will my current hardware be able to handle a phenom II x4 900+?

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You're in major need of a new everything.

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You blame AMD for buying an old product? I blame the user for getting that ancient CPU. What did you think was going to happen?

 

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so its just old and crappy huh? :/ nothin i can do? yea the mobo is am2+ am3, any suggestions on a new am2+/am3 cpu?

Intel.  Cause AM3+ is dead, and the FX processors are still old, Circa 2009.

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Go for a Pentium G3258, it's cheap, overclockable and it works well

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that cpu is freakin old

don't blame AMD Blame yourself for not upgrade

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before i upgrade to i5

my pentium dual core E5300 Can run many 2014 game (except watch dogs)

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so for 150 bucks out of used parts i made this rig

 

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM (DDR2)
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
750w thermaltake psu
 
My cpu is seriously holding me back, skyrim stays a 40fps on ultra or low setting no matter what.  im tryna make another BUDGET upgrade, someone on craigslist has a AMD phoenom x4 9750 for 25 bucks, my question to you guys is, will i see a noticeable performance upgrade?

 

 

The processor is extremly holding back your GPU. I'd suggest upgrading your bios to F15 and buying an X4 965. Or buy a new motherboard 4GB DDR3 and an i3. You'd be looking at around $250 depending on the motherboard you get.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xx4+965&_nkw=x4+965&_sacat=0

 

My suggestion if you go the new cpu,ram,mobo route.

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so for 150 bucks out of used parts i made this rig

 

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM (DDR2)
GPU: GeForce GTX 560
750w thermaltake psu
 
My cpu is seriously holding me back, skyrim stays a 40fps on ultra or low setting no matter what.  im tryna make another BUDGET upgrade, someone on craigslist has a AMD phoenom x4 9750 for 25 bucks, my question to you guys is, will i see a noticeable performance upgrade?

 

40 fps is decent for that...Idk why you wanto to upgrade

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