It doesn't seem correct...
It doesn't seem correct...
I had a first-generation i7 (920) running at a stock clock of 2.6 with 12GB RAM and a reference GTX 770. I achieved 90-250 FPS in CS:GO, but I need at least 144+ for my monitor. After upgrading to a GTX 970 and overclocking the CPU to 3.2, I still drop below 100 FPS occasionally. It feels off—shouldn’t it work smoothly with that setup? I’m playing in 1080-1920 except for shadows with 2xmsaa. Your results seem reasonable.
It seems there might be some confusion. Are you checking if the system is using the latest drivers? Could the card be experiencing issues with power delivery? Are all the connectors connected properly?
Initially, the CPU is causing major performance issues with the 970 unit.
It'll be the CPU that's limiting your performance there. It might be better to upgrade to a more recent processor. Some folks have mentioned bottlenecking, but that term isn't always accurate here. A bottleneck happens when you don't notice any improvement even after upgrading a component—like getting only minor gains in FPS with the 970. In reality, the CPU is preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. If you're not seeing any performance boosts when moving to the 970, it's probably not a bottleneck. People often rush to label something as a bottleneck without fully understanding the situation.
I tested the same configuration on my brother's machine with a 3.6 GHz i5, and it didn’t encounter the same issue. Since it has more headroom and cores, it makes sense he didn’t experience the problem.
It depends on your goals and system limits. A bigger overclock can boost performance but may also increase heat and stress. Make sure your cooling and power supply can handle the extra load before deciding.