What's my bottleneck?

higgi07

higgi07

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Hi all, i was just wondering if anyone could figure out what my systems weak point is. I want to get better performance in games like WoW, BFBC2 etc.
My system consists of:
i5 760 (oc to 3.8Ghz)
4GB of DDR3 1333Mhz
500gb 7200RPM HD
GTX 560ti
Windows 7 Ultimate
I've got a feeling 6gb 1600 mhz ram will do me good but I wan't peoples opinions of the best thing to upgrade first.
Thanks
 
I'd say upgrade the HDD to an SSD. Upgrading the RAM to 1600Mhz and lower timings will also do you well.
 
Ok so SSD will be getting bought first. Any particular brands that are best? Also is it best to put windows and the games i play on the ssd and leave the HDD for files, music etc?
Cheers
 
Stulid (a forum member here), recommended this to me, and the reviews look good, so check this out:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-009-CR&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427
(Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5")

Most people tend to only install Windows on their SSD, and install games and what not on their other, non-ssd drives. This is usually down to available space on the drive, and I'd say you'd be able to fit your OS, applications, and a few games (depending on their size) on this SSD without any problems.
 
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dont bother about the ram, just get the SSD.
can your i5 be overclocked higher than 3.8, if so do that(might need a new cooler)

edit: tried overclocking the GPU?
 
if you have a couple of games you play allot then put them on the drive too.

but its not ideal for things like steam installations due to the size steam collections can amount to, so Steam and most programs are better off on a HDD and just leave the SSD for Windows/Linux, Web browser, games (that you play allot and will fit on) and any other programs you use allot.

some games just wont benefit from being on an SSD its mainly just to shorten load times.
 
Jony27 said:
iirc, WoW benefits from being installed on an SSD.
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Speaking of benefits in specific games from using an SSD, I have a friend with an SSD who plays BFBC2, and he can't notice a difference if he plays it on an SSD or a normal HDD.
 
Cheers for the replies, I recon that the SSD will get ordered then. My GPU is the Gigabyte Super OC edition so im guessing the cooling will be sufficient for an OC? Ive had my processor at 4Ghz with a load temp of 72 degrees using prime 95 but opted for the 3.8 Ghz as the temps were much lower but i may just put it back to 4ghz.
Cheers
 
higgi07 said:
Cheers for the replies, I recon that the SSD will get ordered then. My GPU is the Gigabyte Super OC edition so im guessing the cooling will be sufficient for an OC? Ive had my processor at 4Ghz with a load temp of 72 degrees using prime 95 but opted for the 3.8 Ghz as the temps were much lower but i may just put it back to 4ghz.
Cheers
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depends in the case temp + room temp, whats your current cooler for the CPU
 
Surely an SSD isnt going to provide that much of a boost during gaming? Sure load times will be faster but actual in game performance will be unnefected.
 
I wouldnt upgrade to an SSD for the sake of it, personally i'd probaly use the extra cash to get a better GFX card. Depending on how much you were willing to spend on an SSD of course.
 
nothing wrong with the GTX560ti.
now that i think of it, the OP didnt really ask for an upgrade, instead asked what the weak point is.

OP, do you mind telling us what sort of fps your getting in the games you mentioned.
that system should handle those games easily.
theres really no bottleneck in that system.
however, if you have the money, i would definitely get an SSD for OS and some games, nothing else worth upgrading
 
OP, do you mind telling us what sort of fps your getting in the games you mentioned.
that system should handle those games easily.
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WoW i get around 60-120fps when no much is going on on the screen but when in raids or battlegrounds where there are lots of things going on it can drop to around 30fps. I play on ultra settings on 1080P with dx11. I know that performance isn't too bad but if there is something that would be holding components back then obviously i would like to improve on it.
depends in the case temp + room temp, whats your current cooler for the CPU
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I have the gigabyte super oc version of the 560ti. Would this be a suitable cooler for an oc up to 1ghz?
 
@30 fps, the game should still be playable.

yes, the gigabyte GTX560ti should run quieter/cooler than reference design even after OCing.

nothing you can improve on, except overclocking and SSD, Ram will have minimal effect on fps if any maybe a few fps increase.
 
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