F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Check if your motherboard supports the GPU you're using. If not, consider upgrading it for compatibility.

Check if your motherboard supports the GPU you're using. If not, consider upgrading it for compatibility.

Check if your motherboard supports the GPU you're using. If not, consider upgrading it for compatibility.

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Eulfy
Member
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11-20-2017, 05:16 AM
#1
You're considering a used RX 570 or GTX 970 for a while, but your motherboard is quite old (Asrock G41M-S3). This setup might limit the GPU's performance and could prevent full compatibility.
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Eulfy
11-20-2017, 05:16 AM #1

You're considering a used RX 570 or GTX 970 for a while, but your motherboard is quite old (Asrock G41M-S3). This setup might limit the GPU's performance and could prevent full compatibility.

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HippoMonk
Member
186
11-20-2017, 09:16 AM
#2
You have an older Core 2 architecture setup, with both GPUs likely to struggle under modern CPU loads. If you aim for current gaming performance, consider alternatives. Your main components should be noted—specify the PSU model and other details. Avoid investing further in what’s essentially a basic office machine; plan to upgrade instead.
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HippoMonk
11-20-2017, 09:16 AM #2

You have an older Core 2 architecture setup, with both GPUs likely to struggle under modern CPU loads. If you aim for current gaming performance, consider alternatives. Your main components should be noted—specify the PSU model and other details. Avoid investing further in what’s essentially a basic office machine; plan to upgrade instead.

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rkt33
Junior Member
44
11-21-2017, 06:10 AM
#3
It doesn't matter if the bomb supports it or not. Even if the mobo does, the CPU won't. An old PSU, around ten years, is like a ticking time bomb. Look for budget-friendly PSUs CX or TXM. Pair a CPU with a suitable motherboard.
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rkt33
11-21-2017, 06:10 AM #3

It doesn't matter if the bomb supports it or not. Even if the mobo does, the CPU won't. An old PSU, around ten years, is like a ticking time bomb. Look for budget-friendly PSUs CX or TXM. Pair a CPU with a suitable motherboard.

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xTripleMinerx
Posting Freak
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11-22-2017, 01:25 AM
#4
I just completed configuring my Q8300 with a 2x4GB DDR3 1333 setup using my 970 Strix. I’ll share some benchmarks soon.
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xTripleMinerx
11-22-2017, 01:25 AM #4

I just completed configuring my Q8300 with a 2x4GB DDR3 1333 setup using my 970 Strix. I’ll share some benchmarks soon.

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LiamMazurek
Member
66
11-22-2017, 01:31 AM
#5
Thank you, that would be useful.
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LiamMazurek
11-22-2017, 01:31 AM #5

Thank you, that would be useful.

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golden_fraddy
Member
216
11-22-2017, 09:06 AM
#6
The CPU is a Core 2 Quad Q8400. I plan to use it for a few months and play games such as Rainbow 6 until I can afford a new graphics card and CPU. I haven’t checked out a PSU yet; I expect to get a good one when purchasing the GPU.
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golden_fraddy
11-22-2017, 09:06 AM #6

The CPU is a Core 2 Quad Q8400. I plan to use it for a few months and play games such as Rainbow 6 until I can afford a new graphics card and CPU. I haven’t checked out a PSU yet; I expect to get a good one when purchasing the GPU.

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creeperbomb87
Junior Member
5
11-22-2017, 05:23 PM
#7
I'm about to give up on this lmfao project. It takes around two hours to find files marked R6 on my external hard drive. I started it at 6 PM and now it's midnight. My previous benchmarks said it was fine, but games might not run smoothly if they need a lot of CPU power. You could always upgrade the CPU later, which isn't too much of an issue.
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creeperbomb87
11-22-2017, 05:23 PM #7

I'm about to give up on this lmfao project. It takes around two hours to find files marked R6 on my external hard drive. I started it at 6 PM and now it's midnight. My previous benchmarks said it was fine, but games might not run smoothly if they need a lot of CPU power. You could always upgrade the CPU later, which isn't too much of an issue.

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HairyWiener
Member
160
11-25-2017, 02:24 PM
#8
Thanks! I'm ready to play R6 for a few months until I can get the upgrade.
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HairyWiener
11-25-2017, 02:24 PM #8

Thanks! I'm ready to play R6 for a few months until I can get the upgrade.

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nicholast1112
Member
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11-26-2017, 01:04 AM
#9
oh here's the video of me running timespy 6GB DDR2 though, instead of 8GB DDR3
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nicholast1112
11-26-2017, 01:04 AM #9

oh here's the video of me running timespy 6GB DDR2 though, instead of 8GB DDR3

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11-29-2017, 09:11 AM
#10
This provides detailed information.
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Kris_The_Furry
11-29-2017, 09:11 AM #10

This provides detailed information.

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