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gibbyelvis
Member
54
02-02-2017, 08:55 AM
#1
Hello,
My PC setup:
i7 4790
z97-K motherboard
16 GB 1600 MHz RAM
GTX 1660 Super
I’ve been playing Apex Legends lately and I’m getting decent FPS (around 100+, with lower settings), but it feels choppy and sometimes becomes blurry, then sharpens up a bit later. I wondered what might be happening. After checking the in-game CPU and GPU usage, I noticed my CPU is often over 80% while the GPU stays around 90% and drops to 50%. Does this suggest my CPU is the bottleneck and should I consider an upgrade?
Looking forward to your thoughts
With kind regards
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gibbyelvis
02-02-2017, 08:55 AM #1

Hello,
My PC setup:
i7 4790
z97-K motherboard
16 GB 1600 MHz RAM
GTX 1660 Super
I’ve been playing Apex Legends lately and I’m getting decent FPS (around 100+, with lower settings), but it feels choppy and sometimes becomes blurry, then sharpens up a bit later. I wondered what might be happening. After checking the in-game CPU and GPU usage, I noticed my CPU is often over 80% while the GPU stays around 90% and drops to 50%. Does this suggest my CPU is the bottleneck and should I consider an upgrade?
Looking forward to your thoughts
With kind regards

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Zoe783
Member
180
02-03-2017, 09:46 PM
#2
No, you haven't tried any other games yet.
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Zoe783
02-03-2017, 09:46 PM #2

No, you haven't tried any other games yet.

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Koollojoe
Posting Freak
830
02-08-2017, 10:50 PM
#3
No, you haven't tried any other games yet.
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Koollojoe
02-08-2017, 10:50 PM #3

No, you haven't tried any other games yet.

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logan42211
Member
61
03-02-2017, 09:01 AM
#4
I sense it's similar in COD Warzone, yet different in titles such as Valorant, AC Odyssey, CSGO, and Witcher 3
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logan42211
03-02-2017, 09:01 AM #4

I sense it's similar in COD Warzone, yet different in titles such as Valorant, AC Odyssey, CSGO, and Witcher 3

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_SaltyQuartz_
Member
53
03-18-2017, 08:52 PM
#5
Use a greater portion of the GPU in Apex and increase certain parameters.
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_SaltyQuartz_
03-18-2017, 08:52 PM #5

Use a greater portion of the GPU in Apex and increase certain parameters.

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ChocIsBae
Junior Member
9
03-19-2017, 03:51 AM
#6
Sure, I'll do my best.
But actually, it's likely your motherboard and CPU are the issue, with the RAM needing an upgrade before the GPU.
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ChocIsBae
03-19-2017, 03:51 AM #6

Sure, I'll do my best.
But actually, it's likely your motherboard and CPU are the issue, with the RAM needing an upgrade before the GPU.

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Irrjr81_gamer
Member
222
03-19-2017, 10:52 AM
#7
Mobo doesn't matter.
The CPU is a 4 core with 8 threads, which is the minimum today but still powerful enough.
GPU is ideal for 1080p.
You're more likely to upgrade your CPU if you aim for higher FPS and better performance in BR games. The 1660 super can handle any game at 1080p.
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Irrjr81_gamer
03-19-2017, 10:52 AM #7

Mobo doesn't matter.
The CPU is a 4 core with 8 threads, which is the minimum today but still powerful enough.
GPU is ideal for 1080p.
You're more likely to upgrade your CPU if you aim for higher FPS and better performance in BR games. The 1660 super can handle any game at 1080p.

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Mrcatra23
Junior Member
18
03-28-2017, 06:40 PM
#8
What is the display's pixel density?
What is the screen's update speed?
Does your display support FreeSync, GSync, or both?
If it supports FreeSync, what is the compatible refresh range?
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Mrcatra23
03-28-2017, 06:40 PM #8

What is the display's pixel density?
What is the screen's update speed?
Does your display support FreeSync, GSync, or both?
If it supports FreeSync, what is the compatible refresh range?

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pinkwolf_pvp
Member
144
03-29-2017, 02:12 AM
#9
My display settings are 1920x1080 with a 144hz refresh rate. I don't have FreeSync or Gsync installed. This monitor is fairly outdated.
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pinkwolf_pvp
03-29-2017, 02:12 AM #9

My display settings are 1920x1080 with a 144hz refresh rate. I don't have FreeSync or Gsync installed. This monitor is fairly outdated.

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137
03-30-2017, 09:24 AM
#10
A more suitable inquiry would be: Are you satisfied with the results you're receiving? If yes, everything is fine. If not, you should consider upgrading.
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willowengstrom
03-30-2017, 09:24 AM #10

A more suitable inquiry would be: Are you satisfied with the results you're receiving? If yes, everything is fine. If not, you should consider upgrading.

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