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What component's of my PC are particularly outdated? (Newbie)

  • 29-01-2014 09:15PM
    #1
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    Hey guys, I'll link my specs, I really just want to know if there's anything that's direly in need of an upgrade in terms of gaming. I don't want to be up with the high-end curb, just a bit behind will do nicely for me :).

    Specs:
    • Processor: AMD FX 4100 quad core
    • 8gb of RAM
    • Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 6670


    I am currently using two monitors: 1. 1360x768 2. 1280X1024.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated :).


Comments

  • #2
    EoinHef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,601 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    Any particular game giving you trouble or just having a look at options?


  • #3
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    The 6670. The Fx4100 is competent enough in most games, you'll be fine with just an upgrade. R7 260x OC would be a nice 720p upgrade card for you here at 109 delivered.


  • #4
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Toopurple


    Einhof-Not really any game in particular, just looking at options :).
    Terrorfirmer- Thanks man, I'll check it out.


  • #5
    connorfleming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭connorfleming


    Any plans to upgrade the monitors or are you happy with those resolutions?


  • #6
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Toopurple


    Hey guys, I went ahead and purchased a R7 260x OC 2GB, however I'm not noticing any particular difference in quality, am I bottlenecking? If so, any solutions?


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  • #7
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    You should be getting a good boost, did you update your graphics drivers?

    What game are you having issues with?


  • #8
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Toopurple


    Well the new thief game, I'm barely getting over 19 fps when I run the benchmark mode. This is at very low settings.


  • #9
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    That's the Unreal 3 engine. I can't imagine it being that stressful. It was designed to run on last gen consoles.

    What about drivers?


  • #10
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Toopurple


    Well, how do I check my drivers?


  • #11
    Toopurple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Toopurple


    I've checked that my drivers are up to date, any advice?


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  • #12
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    How did you check? Did you delete your old drivers and update to the new ones for your new card?

    Download the latest drivers for your card from the AMD website. For W7 64 it's these ones here. Get the 14.2 beta driver.

    http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=Windows%207%20-%2064

    Download driver sweeper and delete any trace of your old drivers.

    Then install the new drivers.


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