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CaptainFrix
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06-03-2016, 05:38 AM
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I've just placed my first 144Hz monitor and am excited, but in certain games I struggle to hit close to 144fps. It might be a bottleneck issue or something else. Here are the details: CPU - Intel Xeon E3-1230 3.2GHz with 16GB RAM (8 usable, needs fixing or new RAM). GPU - MSI GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM and a couple of HDDs, no SSD RAID. I'm unsure if some games are more demanding on the CPU or GPU. Estimated average FPS for each game: Fortnite 150-200, CSGO 100-200 (hard to pin down), R6S 90-110, Apex Legends 80-100, GTA V 70-90 (can drop to 50), COD MW 80-110. Also, a quick question: if I keep seeing low FPS on a high refresh monitor, does it actually act as a real-time refresh monitor? Are there any downsides to low FPS on such displays? Also, does it cause any stuttering or tearing issues?
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06-03-2016, 05:38 AM #1

I've just placed my first 144Hz monitor and am excited, but in certain games I struggle to hit close to 144fps. It might be a bottleneck issue or something else. Here are the details: CPU - Intel Xeon E3-1230 3.2GHz with 16GB RAM (8 usable, needs fixing or new RAM). GPU - MSI GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM and a couple of HDDs, no SSD RAID. I'm unsure if some games are more demanding on the CPU or GPU. Estimated average FPS for each game: Fortnite 150-200, CSGO 100-200 (hard to pin down), R6S 90-110, Apex Legends 80-100, GTA V 70-90 (can drop to 50), COD MW 80-110. Also, a quick question: if I keep seeing low FPS on a high refresh monitor, does it actually act as a real-time refresh monitor? Are there any downsides to low FPS on such displays? Also, does it cause any stuttering or tearing issues?

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06-03-2016, 05:57 AM
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Choose an SSD. Ignore speed if it means waiting 10 minutes just to open Windows and another 5 more before you can use anything.
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06-03-2016, 05:57 AM #2

Choose an SSD. Ignore speed if it means waiting 10 minutes just to open Windows and another 5 more before you can use anything.

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06-03-2016, 11:05 AM
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I’d start by checking the CPU and board specs, but I’m not sure how those 115x Xeons handle high frame rates. If you have a free sync or gsync setup, it should function as expected—waiting until the next frame is ready. Most xxxxSync models will show a required minimum frame rate, often around 40fps.
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06-03-2016, 11:05 AM #3

I’d start by checking the CPU and board specs, but I’m not sure how those 115x Xeons handle high frame rates. If you have a free sync or gsync setup, it should function as expected—waiting until the next frame is ready. Most xxxxSync models will show a required minimum frame rate, often around 40fps.

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06-09-2016, 10:44 PM
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I understand SSDs are significantly quicker than traditional hard drives. However, my loading times aren't a major concern for me—I actually view my current performance as quite fast. I'm also focused on boosting frame rates.
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Absham
06-09-2016, 10:44 PM #4

I understand SSDs are significantly quicker than traditional hard drives. However, my loading times aren't a major concern for me—I actually view my current performance as quite fast. I'm also focused on boosting frame rates.

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06-10-2016, 02:29 AM
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I'm checking options for a new CPU, specifically an i7-2700k that fits your socket. Your graphics card uses PCIe 3.0, but your motherboard only supports PCIe 2.0—will this impact performance noticeably?
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06-10-2016, 02:29 AM #5

I'm checking options for a new CPU, specifically an i7-2700k that fits your socket. Your graphics card uses PCIe 3.0, but your motherboard only supports PCIe 2.0—will this impact performance noticeably?

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