CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT?

Sier · 01-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Hello All,
I recently bought a BFG 8800GT 512MB.
I'm a little disappointed with its performance. My setup is:

DFI NF4 Ultra-D, Athlon 64 3200+ (2.1Ghz) Socket 939, and 2x512MB Ram 2-2-4-5.

Is it possible that my cpu+ram are bottlenecking the 8800GT?

If yes, what would be the best thing to do? Build a new computer? OR get some ram/better CPU?
Suggestions please.
Thanks all.

**emosun** · 01-02-2008, 06:37 PM

Yea your ram and cpu should be updated along with the motherboard. The 939 socket cant really offer the speed that you want. Also intel cpu's drivers will work better with your 8800. I would recommend a 775 mobo with ddr2 with a maximum capacity of 4 gig or higher for future upgrade. And then a core two duo , and some 800mhz or higher ram. So just a bare bone upgrade.

ebackhus · 01-02-2008, 06:59 PM

The RAM isn't so much as the CPU is. See if you can find a 4400+ X2 and consider doubling the RAM.

Sier · 01-02-2008, 07:18 PM

Thanks all.. I've been searching, and looks like a barebone upgrade would be CHEAPER than Ram+CPU.
Thanks all!

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-03-2008, 12:36 PM

Dont go cheap on the PSU. : )

Sier · 01-03-2008, 01:54 PM

520W OCZ (620W MAX)
Paid like $120 almost 2yrs ago :)

**emosun** · 01-03-2008, 02:15 PM

i guess you could squeeze by with that let us know the voltages after you have it built

01-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sier Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 OS: WinXP	CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? Hello All, I recently bought a BFG 8800GT 512MB. I'm a little disappointed with its performance. My setup is: DFI NF4 Ultra-D, Athlon 64 3200+ (2.1Ghz) Socket 939, and 2x512MB Ram 2-2-4-5. Is it possible that my cpu+ram are bottlenecking the 8800GT? If yes, what would be the best thing to do? Build a new computer? OR get some ram/better CPU? Suggestions please. Thanks all.

01-02-2008, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,087 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? Yea your ram and cpu should be updated along with the motherboard. The 939 socket cant really offer the speed that you want. Also intel cpu's drivers will work better with your 8800. I would recommend a 775 mobo with ddr2 with a maximum capacity of 4 gig or higher for future upgrade. And then a core two duo , and some 800mhz or higher ram. So just a bare bone upgrade. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list Last edited by emosun; 01-02-2008 at 06:38 PM.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,335 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? The RAM isn't so much as the CPU is. See if you can find a 4400+ X2 and consider doubling the RAM. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

01-02-2008, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sier Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 OS: WinXP	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? Thanks all.. I've been searching, and looks like a barebone upgrade would be CHEAPER than Ram+CPU. Thanks all!

01-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? Dont go cheap on the PSU. : ) __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

01-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sier Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 40 OS: WinXP	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? 520W OCZ (620W MAX) Paid like $120 almost 2yrs ago :)

01-03-2008, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,087 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: CPU+Ram bottlenecking a 8800GT? i guess you could squeeze by with that let us know the voltages after you have it built __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list