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PC lag issues? Let’s find the solution fast. Check settings, update drivers, clear cache, or test with another device.

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SFcoralsnake
Member
219
05-23-2016, 01:30 AM
#1
Hello, thanks for reaching out. I appreciate your time and the detailed information you provided. Over the past year I've noticed some issues with my PC, but I hadn't realized they were becoming serious until now. Recently, while playing Far Cry 4, I reviewed this screenshot (http://gyazo.com/dff5c78fb19ad233f04f2a7e363ceab1). It shows my performance at the lowest settings in 720p, achieving 100% at 1080p high settings with around 30 fps. My specs are: FX 4300 @ 3.8 R9 270x, Gigabyte (FC cooler), 12GB DDR3 ASRock 970 M. I've discovered that the CPU is the main bottleneck, even in games like Minecraft where I was getting about 30 fps. This situation is no longer acceptable—it's approaching console-level performance. The only solutions are upgrading my motherboard and CPU or switching to a better FX chip. I'm curious which path is best: buying an Intel 8350 or investing more for a new motherboard and high-end chip? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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SFcoralsnake
05-23-2016, 01:30 AM #1

Hello, thanks for reaching out. I appreciate your time and the detailed information you provided. Over the past year I've noticed some issues with my PC, but I hadn't realized they were becoming serious until now. Recently, while playing Far Cry 4, I reviewed this screenshot (http://gyazo.com/dff5c78fb19ad233f04f2a7e363ceab1). It shows my performance at the lowest settings in 720p, achieving 100% at 1080p high settings with around 30 fps. My specs are: FX 4300 @ 3.8 R9 270x, Gigabyte (FC cooler), 12GB DDR3 ASRock 970 M. I've discovered that the CPU is the main bottleneck, even in games like Minecraft where I was getting about 30 fps. This situation is no longer acceptable—it's approaching console-level performance. The only solutions are upgrading my motherboard and CPU or switching to a better FX chip. I'm curious which path is best: buying an Intel 8350 or investing more for a new motherboard and high-end chip? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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PvP_Ziya
Member
72
05-23-2016, 05:40 AM
#2
Your processor is operating close to its maximum capacity while your graphics card is underutilized. This indicates a performance limitation.
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PvP_Ziya
05-23-2016, 05:40 AM #2

Your processor is operating close to its maximum capacity while your graphics card is underutilized. This indicates a performance limitation.

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pauli05
Member
71
05-24-2016, 04:30 AM
#3
Under high settings, it operates at 95-100%.
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pauli05
05-24-2016, 04:30 AM #3

Under high settings, it operates at 95-100%.

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AcidixBlitzHD
Member
200
05-29-2016, 11:05 AM
#4
Feel free to review the previous discussion. Users with hexas and GTX 980 models are experiencing issues. I’m having trouble at a 4770k with 4.3 ghz. I’d struggle too if I upgraded my OC to 4.6-4.7, which I can likely achieve. Are your CPUs slower? Yes, they are. It would play DA Inquisition (with Mantle) much better than Far Cry 4, though. Far Cry 4 isn’t something I’d upgrade for—especially if you went up to an OC I7. You’d be just as frustrated, honestly. Simply put: that AMD CPU model was slow. Newer games just need a lower-level API, since developers aren’t optimizing enough or taking the time to make games run smoothly on our current Direct X.
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AcidixBlitzHD
05-29-2016, 11:05 AM #4

Feel free to review the previous discussion. Users with hexas and GTX 980 models are experiencing issues. I’m having trouble at a 4770k with 4.3 ghz. I’d struggle too if I upgraded my OC to 4.6-4.7, which I can likely achieve. Are your CPUs slower? Yes, they are. It would play DA Inquisition (with Mantle) much better than Far Cry 4, though. Far Cry 4 isn’t something I’d upgrade for—especially if you went up to an OC I7. You’d be just as frustrated, honestly. Simply put: that AMD CPU model was slow. Newer games just need a lower-level API, since developers aren’t optimizing enough or taking the time to make games run smoothly on our current Direct X.

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mxspear
Member
58
05-30-2016, 02:03 AM
#5
That's great to hear!
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mxspear
05-30-2016, 02:03 AM #5

That's great to hear!

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Draker59
Member
126
05-30-2016, 10:07 PM
#6
Consider replacing the CPU, either through overclocking or swapping in a different one. The game performance remains poor, so a fresh CPU might help. Even though the GPU isn't being utilized effectively, it's still a significant limitation.
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Draker59
05-30-2016, 10:07 PM #6

Consider replacing the CPU, either through overclocking or swapping in a different one. The game performance remains poor, so a fresh CPU might help. Even though the GPU isn't being utilized effectively, it's still a significant limitation.

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saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member
621
05-31-2016, 10:41 PM
#7
This situation prompts consideration of the optimal choice between investing in the current FX 8350 or opting for a more advanced model, which would likely require a new motherboard and cost around $500.
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saukeuchiuchi
05-31-2016, 10:41 PM #7

This situation prompts consideration of the optimal choice between investing in the current FX 8350 or opting for a more advanced model, which would likely require a new motherboard and cost around $500.

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MadeLeBg
Junior Member
5
06-03-2016, 10:29 PM
#8
It’s not that cheap anywhere except Australia. You’d need to pay around $330 USD to get the 4690K with a motherboard.
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MadeLeBg
06-03-2016, 10:29 PM #8

It’s not that cheap anywhere except Australia. You’d need to pay around $330 USD to get the 4690K with a motherboard.

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rando2
Member
214
06-06-2016, 01:12 AM
#9
And? It could work on other titles too. We just wish Nvidia decides to support Mantle. His processor remains superior to the one found in consoles. These are 1.6 and 1.75 GHZ AMD chips that are essentially identical, while the PS4 pairs the wrong RAM with its CPU, and the XB1 has mismatched RAM for its GPU. Still, that powerful console can run Far Cry 4 at a locked 30. Many people lack the funds to purchase a complete new motherboard or chip on a whim. The issue here is that his CPU isn’t performing well. My 4770k? It should roll with Far Cry 4, yet it slows down occasionally. Hexas would handle this game and stream 10,000 YouTube videos without a hitch. The drawback is the 8350 model would still struggle. We just need a better API, since even overclocked Intel chips can’t keep up with these newer titles. I’d avoid playing Far Cry on anything except an overclocked I5 at all costs. CPU tuning is simply terrible.
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rando2
06-06-2016, 01:12 AM #9

And? It could work on other titles too. We just wish Nvidia decides to support Mantle. His processor remains superior to the one found in consoles. These are 1.6 and 1.75 GHZ AMD chips that are essentially identical, while the PS4 pairs the wrong RAM with its CPU, and the XB1 has mismatched RAM for its GPU. Still, that powerful console can run Far Cry 4 at a locked 30. Many people lack the funds to purchase a complete new motherboard or chip on a whim. The issue here is that his CPU isn’t performing well. My 4770k? It should roll with Far Cry 4, yet it slows down occasionally. Hexas would handle this game and stream 10,000 YouTube videos without a hitch. The drawback is the 8350 model would still struggle. We just need a better API, since even overclocked Intel chips can’t keep up with these newer titles. I’d avoid playing Far Cry on anything except an overclocked I5 at all costs. CPU tuning is simply terrible.

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ThatOneGuy14
Member
157
06-12-2016, 03:31 AM
#10
That's a bit unclear, but I'm here to help! Could you provide more details about the context or what you're referring to? This will help me give you the most accurate information.
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ThatOneGuy14
06-12-2016, 03:31 AM #10

That's a bit unclear, but I'm here to help! Could you provide more details about the context or what you're referring to? This will help me give you the most accurate information.

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