Could A Savvy Vet Recommend A Video Card?
#1
Posted 23 July 2014 - 09:26 AM
I haven't played FPS video games in about a decade, but I've been playing MWO for a few weeks and been having a blast. Sadly my aim has been terrible. After a week or two of fiddling with my mouse I am pretty sure it's my video card affecting my aim. (Took me long enough, noob is noob)
Anyway, not knowing much about video cards and CPU bottlenecks I wanted to know what video cards some vets would recommend for my system. I can go higher end, but I realize there is a point where you would get diminishing returns, or there might be features of the card that MWO can't utilize that I'd rather not pay extra for. Here is the current system:
Processors: Intel Xeon Quad Core W3520 2.66GHz 4.8GT/s QPI HT Processor 1366pin 8MB CPU
Memory: 8GB DDR3 PC3-10600 1333MHz Memory
Video Card: nVidia Quadro FX1700 PCI Express 512MB Dual Port
I really appreciate any advice the community can give. I love the game and will keep playing even if I can't improve the play much, but I hope I can get a better experience.
All my best,
-Low
#2
Posted 23 July 2014 - 10:47 AM
You might be able to squeeze out a few frames by getting a more modern GPU, overclocking the CPU, and going to 16GB of RAM (64 bit OS required).
But I think you'll find by the time you pay for all that you are only a hundred bucks or so away from a new computer.
Edited by CapperDeluxe, 23 July 2014 - 10:48 AM.
#3
Posted 23 July 2014 - 11:27 AM
#4
Posted 23 July 2014 - 11:37 AM
Modo44, on 23 July 2014 - 11:27 AM, said:
Indeed - a new processor would probably help a bit more.
As far as a new GPU goes, though, you'd probably be interested in something like GTX 760? Fairly low-price (in terms of GPUs) and decent performance.
#5
Posted 23 July 2014 - 11:41 AM
Looking at what you have... You'll want to replace the Xeon processor (thank god it's not a Celeron, but just because it's a quad core doesn't mean it's as capable of handling gaming). But this should be on a "to do list" before 2016.
Graphics card does need replacing too. Definitely ask at the hardware section. Sometimes they're good about finding a full computer replacement for less than the cost of decent video cards/processors. Much easier than dissecting and replacing parts.
Edited by Koniving, 23 July 2014 - 03:09 PM.
#6
Posted 23 July 2014 - 01:15 PM
All the best,
-Low
#7
Posted 23 July 2014 - 02:40 PM
For about $300 you can get a card that is many times the performance of your current video card, your card was optimized for doing 3-D CAD work, not games.
This link covers all the options at various price ranges:
http://www.tomshardw...eview,3107.html
#8
Posted 23 July 2014 - 03:24 PM
I went from around 25fps to 80+ with my i7 2600k@4.4ghz when I upgraded my HD3800 to a HD7800 series. In that case my gpu was definitely the bottleneck.
Not sure about the Xeon. It looks good on paper but seemed to fall behind in the modern benchmarks. I can't say if it's holding you back with MWO but it's a 5 year old cpu.
http://cpuboss.com/c...0K#performance.
#9
Posted 24 July 2014 - 05:42 AM
#10
Posted 24 July 2014 - 06:46 AM
Comparison chart
http://cpuboss.com/c...tel-Core-i7-920
The other component you would need to look at if purchasing a new card would be the PSU.
Edited by Tarl Cabot, 24 July 2014 - 06:49 AM.
#11
Posted 24 July 2014 - 02:03 PM
Tarl Cabot, on 24 July 2014 - 06:46 AM, said:
Probably not up from 2.6ghz. Honestly he's probably going to have to completely upgrade. There's some decent gpus around the $150 price range that would fine for most things but MWO is just so poorly optimized it takes a fairly powerful pc to get high fps.
Just from the threads I've seen over the years an i5 and a $200+ gpu seems like the recommended setup for smooth gameplay.
12-14 fps is just awful. Maybe a new gpu could get that in the 30-40 range
Edited by Sug, 24 July 2014 - 02:10 PM.
#12
Posted 24 July 2014 - 02:23 PM
I'd start with a video card with 2GB memory and go from there. I'd definitely plan out a budget for a new motherboard/cpu/ram and get that asap.
#13
Posted 25 July 2014 - 05:23 AM
#14
Posted 25 July 2014 - 06:46 AM
http://www.amazon.co...IN%3DB00DKX0NBU
or
http://www.newegg.co...ID=3938566&SID=
(this one is faster as its overclocked and with rebate about the same price)
buy this x5660 cpu (same speed as a fx8150 or i7 4700) just make sure your board supports it.
http://www.amazon.co...IN%3DB003EM6CJE
and buy this 600w corsair
http://www.amazon.co...wer+supply+600w
409 bucks you will have a super fast system.
You could go cheaper if you wanted but im guessing by the other forum you have this.
Edited by Monkey Lover, 25 July 2014 - 06:59 AM.
#15
Posted 25 July 2014 - 08:34 AM
Thanks again.
-Low
#16
Posted 25 July 2014 - 09:09 AM
LowRoad, on 25 July 2014 - 08:34 AM, said:
Thanks again.
-Low
Congrats on the new system. Glad you are enjoying the game more now.
Well, don't leave us hanging. What did you end up with? Processor, Video Card?, etc
Edited by Jody Von Jedi, 25 July 2014 - 09:09 AM.
#17
Posted 25 July 2014 - 09:53 AM
LowRoad, on 25 July 2014 - 08:34 AM, said:
Thanks again.
-Low
what did you go with?! dont leave us hanging!! lol
#18
Posted 25 July 2014 - 08:34 PM
#19
Posted 26 July 2014 - 03:38 AM
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