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bex04
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02-15-2019, 04:59 PM
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I’ve recently enhanced my PC with a new GPU and power supply. My current setup is still limited by my CPU, which is the main bottleneck for most games. I’m evaluating upgrades like moving to a Ryzen 5 3600, switching to an MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard, and adding 16GB of DDR4 3200mhz RAM. For 1440p gaming, I’m wondering if these changes will noticeably improve performance. I want to make sure my investment makes sense, especially if the gains are modest.
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bex04
02-15-2019, 04:59 PM #1

I’ve recently enhanced my PC with a new GPU and power supply. My current setup is still limited by my CPU, which is the main bottleneck for most games. I’m evaluating upgrades like moving to a Ryzen 5 3600, switching to an MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard, and adding 16GB of DDR4 3200mhz RAM. For 1440p gaming, I’m wondering if these changes will noticeably improve performance. I want to make sure my investment makes sense, especially if the gains are modest.

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__The_Flash
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02-20-2019, 09:39 PM
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I wouldn't suggest moving to a new platform right now. The 4820k should handle everything for now. Wait for Zen 3—it reduces CPU strain, so you won't see a noticeable slowdown compared to 1080p.
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__The_Flash
02-20-2019, 09:39 PM #2

I wouldn't suggest moving to a new platform right now. The 4820k should handle everything for now. Wait for Zen 3—it reduces CPU strain, so you won't see a noticeable slowdown compared to 1080p.

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02-22-2019, 09:57 PM
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Confirm if the 4820K is causing the slowdown at 1440p and verify its performance at default settings.
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P3t3r999
02-22-2019, 09:57 PM #3

Confirm if the 4820K is causing the slowdown at 1440p and verify its performance at default settings.

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03-03-2019, 08:17 PM
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Within the games, your CPU usage tends to hover near 90% while the GPU stays around high to mid 80%. You often see performance drops in titles like GTAV where you’re aiming for around 40fps, and you’re hoping to improve that. Right now you’re using a 4820k at 4.4ghz. As someone new to overclocking, you might find it helpful with some practice to push it further, but it seems like you’ve reached your limits.
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03-03-2019, 08:17 PM #4

Within the games, your CPU usage tends to hover near 90% while the GPU stays around high to mid 80%. You often see performance drops in titles like GTAV where you’re aiming for around 40fps, and you’re hoping to improve that. Right now you’re using a 4820k at 4.4ghz. As someone new to overclocking, you might find it helpful with some practice to push it further, but it seems like you’ve reached your limits.

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