Need help after upgrading CPU

coolboy07 · 28 May 2018 at 00:40

Hi everyone, recently I have upgraded my CPU from a AMD FX-6300 to FX-8350 Black edition. But the problem is that the games I use to play on medium setting on FX-6300 with out any problem, on the upgraded CPU they are just stuttering most of the time even on low settings.

My current hardware specs are
AMD FX-8350
ASROCK 985GM GS3-FX Motherboard
GTX 1050Ti
2x 4GB DDR3 RAM
Corsair Hydro H60 liquid cooler
Corsair 550 Watt CX550 Bronze ATX Power Supply

I have already updated the BIOS, reinstalled windows
and updated the GPU drivers.
Any help to get rid of the stuttering would be much appreciated.

LuckyBenski · 28 May 2018 at 02:43

That CPU isn't on the support list for that motherboard. It looks like it doesn't support CPUs over 95W TDP on the AM3+ socket, probably due to insufficient VRM capabilities.

Is yours a 125W CPU? You could try underclocking it to see what effect that has, but it might be a more embdedd issue than that. You might need to upgrade motherboard or swap your CPU for a 95W one.

Habakkuk · 28 May 2018 at 11:23

You've gone from a 6 core to a 8 core CPU - try turning off two of the cores & seeing if that stabilizes gameplay.

A 550W PSU is also probably a bit tight but suitable - your limiting factor is the motherboard.

coolboy07 · 28 May 2018 at 12:43

Thanks for the reply, do you know how can i turn of the 2 cores?

Do you think would it be better (long term) to upgrade the motherboard and the processor to a intel? My budget is around £600 would you recommend anything?

Thanks

orbitalwalsh · 28 May 2018 at 13:04

coolboy07 said:
Thanks for the reply, do you know how can i turn of the 2 cores?

Do you think would it be better (long term) to upgrade the motherboard and the processor to a intel? My budget is around £600 would you recommend anything?

Thanks

ryzen 6 core 12 thread 1st Gen budget - will smash the FX setup easily! should see gains of 5-12 fps on games specially at 1080p

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My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 5 Six Core 1600 3.60GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £139.99
1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £86.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B30= £169.99

Total: £407.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

latest second gen ryzen and its excellent XFR 2 auto overclocking feature- 8core 16 thread - might be a bit overkill but almost to your max budget

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700 4.10GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £248.99
1 x Gigabyte X470 Aorus Ultra Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £127.99
1 x Team Group Dark Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (TDPRD416G32= £179.99

Total: £567.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

shaves off £90 ryzen 2600 6 core 12 thread

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...hz-socket-am4-processor-retail-cp-3af-am.html

as always (currently) Intel will give max FPS

Habakkuk · 28 May 2018 at 15:52

coolboy07 said:
Do you think would it be better (long term) to upgrade the motherboard and the processor to a intel? My budget is around £600 would you recommend anything?

I'd stick with AMD for now - the Ryzen line is good.

There should be an option under the bios for selective core activation - you'll need to set it to manual & then disable two cores.

coolboy07 · 28 May 2018 at 17:01

orbitalwalsh said:
ryzen 6 core 12 thread 1st Gen budget - will smash the FX setup easily! should see gains of 5-12 fps on games specially at 1080p

CODE
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 5 Six Core 1600 3.60GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £139.99

1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £86.99

1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B30= £169.99

Total: £407.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

latest second gen ryzen and its excellent XFR 2 auto overclocking feature- 8core 16 thread - might be a bit overkill but almost to your max budget

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700 4.10GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £248.99

1 x Gigabyte X470 Aorus Ultra Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £127.99

1 x Team Group Dark Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (TDPRD416G32= £179.99

Total: £567.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

shaves off £90 ryzen 2600 6 core 12 thread

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...hz-socket-am4-processor-retail-cp-3af-am.html

as always (currently) Intel will give max FPS

Thanks for you suggestions, in the meantime I have done some searching and I found this bundle -
-Intel Core i7 8700K CPU
-ASUS PRIME Z370-P ATX Motherboard
For £392

Or
-Intel Core i7 8700K CPU
-ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING ATX Motherboard
For £479

Or would I be better of sticking with AMD Ryzen like you suggested?

orbitalwalsh · 28 May 2018 at 18:35

8700k will give you the most FPS due to its design and clock speed, specially when overclocked. Plan to hit above 4.8ghz then you'll need flagship air-cooled or good AIO

coolboy07 · 28 May 2018 at 19:12

orbitalwalsh said:
8700k will give you the most FPS due to its design and clock speed, specially when overclocked. Plan to hit above 4.8ghz then you'll need flagship air-cooled or good AIO

Ok, thanks. I will go with the 8700k. Do you think will it work alright with my current gpu( gtx 1050ti) just for now, Im planning on upgrading it in the near future.

orbitalwalsh · 28 May 2018 at 19:49

coolboy07 said:
Ok, thanks. I will go with the 8700k. Do you think will it work alright with my current gpu( gtx 1050ti) just for now, Im planning on upgrading it in the near future.

Will work perfectly ! Little overkill for gtx 1050ti gaming but would be solid of you plan to up the power later on