All games run 2 too 3 times higher on low compared to high. Does this mean my gpu is a bottleneck?

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All games run 2 too 3 times higher on low compared to high. Does this mean my gpu is a bottleneck?

All games run 2 too 3 times higher on low compared to high. Does this mean my gpu is a bottleneck?

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aguzz123123
Senior Member

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03-05-2016, 10:44 AM

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Should I upgrade the GPU first and then (maybe) the CPU or the other way around?

Given your current specs, particularly the I3-530 processor and DDR3 RAM, upgrading the GPU is almost certainly the better initial investment. The GT 330 is a very old card and will be a major bottleneck for older games, even with a newer CPU. A Gigabyte GT 1030 would likely provide a significant performance boost, especially at lower resolutions (1280x720 or 1920x1080).

The I3-530 is a low-end dual-core processor from 2012. While it’s functional, it won't benefit significantly from a new GPU unless you upgrade the RAM to at least 8GB (preferably 16GB) as well. DDR3 RAM is also quite slow compared to modern standards and will limit your system's overall performance.

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aguzz123123

03-05-2016, 10:44 AM #1

Should I upgrade the GPU first and then (maybe) the CPU or the other way around?

Given your current specs, particularly the I3-530 processor and DDR3 RAM, upgrading the GPU is almost certainly the better initial investment. The GT 330 is a very old card and will be a major bottleneck for older games, even with a newer CPU. A Gigabyte GT 1030 would likely provide a significant performance boost, especially at lower resolutions (1280x720 or 1920x1080).

The I3-530 is a low-end dual-core processor from 2012. While it’s functional, it won't benefit significantly from a new GPU unless you upgrade the RAM to at least 8GB (preferably 16GB) as well. DDR3 RAM is also quite slow compared to modern standards and will limit your system's overall performance.

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TheblueTNT
Junior Member

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03-05-2016, 06:53 PM

#2

Please keep your questions focused and within a single thread to avoid repetition. Many of the issues you’ve raised have already been addressed in previous discussions. Your current approach is creating confusion and diluting valuable information. Let’s work together to maintain clarity and efficiency by adhering to this guideline.

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TheblueTNT

03-05-2016, 06:53 PM #2

Please keep your questions focused and within a single thread to avoid repetition. Many of the issues you’ve raised have already been addressed in previous discussions. Your current approach is creating confusion and diluting valuable information. Let’s work together to maintain clarity and efficiency by adhering to this guideline.

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Ernst_sel
Member

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03-10-2016, 11:25 AM

#3

Given your current system specs and observations, prioritizing a GPU upgrade is the most logical first step. Here’s why, and a breakdown of considerations:

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Ernst_sel

03-10-2016, 11:25 AM #3

Given your current system specs and observations, prioritizing a GPU upgrade is the most logical first step. Here’s why, and a breakdown of considerations:

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ImS4G
Member

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03-10-2016, 01:54 PM

#4

It's not a bottleneck. It's just a low-end graphics card.
I'd start looking into a full system upgrade rather than trying to get this system working better.
-Wolf sends

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ImS4G

03-10-2016, 01:54 PM #4

It's not a bottleneck. It's just a low-end graphics card.
I'd start looking into a full system upgrade rather than trying to get this system working better.
-Wolf sends

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WindOfFlamez
Member

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03-12-2016, 01:24 PM

#5

But if i would just upgrade the gpu, would games perform better since my current is garbage?

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WindOfFlamez

03-12-2016, 01:24 PM #5

But if i would just upgrade the gpu, would games perform better since my current is garbage?

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pengychick
Member

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03-12-2016, 09:38 PM

#6

Maybe, but upgrading the graphics card would mean upgrading the power supply as well. Additionally, your CPU is also low end and putting a graphics card in that system that would make financial sense, would create a bottleneck.
-Wolf sends

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pengychick

03-12-2016, 09:38 PM #6

Maybe, but upgrading the graphics card would mean upgrading the power supply as well. Additionally, your CPU is also low end and putting a graphics card in that system that would make financial sense, would create a bottleneck.
-Wolf sends

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ZelowS
Member

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03-13-2016, 02:34 AM

#7

Pretty true, but a psu upgrade woudn't be necessary as i have a gt 1030 planned and it seems to require 45 less watt than my current gpu.

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ZelowS

03-13-2016, 02:34 AM #7

Pretty true, but a psu upgrade woudn't be necessary as i have a gt 1030 planned and it seems to require 45 less watt than my current gpu.

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TrapOcus
Junior Member

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03-13-2016, 03:19 AM

#8

a 1030 would be an upgrade from current, so it will work and isn't expensive if you need to do more. the i3-530 is
incredibly
old now (11 years) so you're overdue for a full upgrade

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TrapOcus

03-13-2016, 03:19 AM #8

a 1030 would be an upgrade from current, so it will work and isn't expensive if you need to do more. the i3-530 is
incredibly
old now (11 years) so you're overdue for a full upgrade

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Xx_Baum_xX
Member

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03-13-2016, 06:15 AM

#9

And if i'd upgrade to a xeon x3470 would that help?

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Xx_Baum_xX

03-13-2016, 06:15 AM #9

And if i'd upgrade to a xeon x3470 would that help?

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Nird_Bird
Member

165

03-13-2016, 06:52 AM

#10

Your 350 watt power supply is ancient. Just because it currently runs your GT 330 does not mean it has the power to run ANY newer card, let alone a GT 1030
-Wolf sends
P.S.
Link to your previous thread
and another...
and another...
and another...
and so on...
This is why we say STICK WITH ONE THREAD!
A lot of these questions you've asked and those we've asked have ALREADY been asked and answered. You’re just wasting our time by rehashing the same questions over and over.

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Nird_Bird

03-13-2016, 06:52 AM #10

Your 350 watt power supply is ancient. Just because it currently runs your GT 330 does not mean it has the power to run ANY newer card, let alone a GT 1030
-Wolf sends
P.S.
Link to your previous thread
and another...
and another...
and another...
and so on...
This is why we say STICK WITH ONE THREAD!
A lot of these questions you've asked and those we've asked have ALREADY been asked and answered. You’re just wasting our time by rehashing the same questions over and over.