Gtx 260 help

NoKk0m3nT · 07-08-2009, 07:31 AM

Just bought a GTX 260 and am disappointed in the performance. I've read the benchmarks for this card and know something is up. Frame rates in Crysis will drop to the 20s on medium settings. I'm wondering if this is because my motherboard might not support pcie 2.0 or if it's my CPU. My motherboard is from an HP prefab, and looking at the detailed specs on HP's site doesn't show what version pcie it is, only that it's x16. My CPU is a Q6600 at the stock 2.4 GHz frequency. My GPU runs at ~40C idle and ~55-60C Under full load. I have a 750W PSU so that shouldn't be the problem. I am gaming at 1440x900 Resolution. I have looked at the benchmarks, and to my understanding my FPS should be much higher. I have tried playing on XP and Windows 7, with the same outcome. Also, I have noticed sometimes during a games menu the card will make a strange buzzing noise, not as much while playing and I do not think that it has anything to do with the performance.. but im not sure. Any ideas?

**manic** · 07-08-2009, 12:16 PM

What brand power supply?

NoKk0m3nT · 07-08-2009, 02:38 PM

PC Power & Cooling

**manic** · 07-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Are you using the pci-e connectors for your video card, or adaptors.

NoKk0m3nT · 07-08-2009, 09:43 PM

PCIe Connectors

**emosun** · 07-08-2009, 10:58 PM

What else are you running while gaming? Close any fire walls , anti virus programs , downloads , ect..... If you have norton or mcafee , remove them completely.

NoKk0m3nT · 07-08-2009, 11:52 PM

I am running nothing in the background and I have no antivirus or firewalls.

gregc4 · 07-09-2009, 12:17 PM

Do you have the latest video drivers?

**koala** · 07-09-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoKk0m3nT

I'm wondering if this is because my motherboard might not support pcie 2.0 or if it's my CPU. My motherboard is from an HP prefab, and looking at the detailed specs on HP's site doesn't show what version pcie it is, only that it's x16.

What motherboard is it?

CPU-Z - check under the mainboard tab.

NoKk0m3nT · 08-01-2009, 04:43 PM

The motherboard is a prefab.. CPU-Z Sais it is a ASUS IPIBL-LB (Benicia). Sorry for long wait to post.

NoKk0m3nT · 08-01-2009, 09:16 PM

Bump*

07-08-2009, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Gtx 260 help Just bought a GTX 260 and am disappointed in the performance. I've read the benchmarks for this card and know something is up. Frame rates in Crysis will drop to the 20s on medium settings. I'm wondering if this is because my motherboard might not support pcie 2.0 or if it's my CPU. My motherboard is from an HP prefab, and looking at the detailed specs on HP's site doesn't show what version pcie it is, only that it's x16. My CPU is a Q6600 at the stock 2.4 GHz frequency. My GPU runs at ~40C idle and ~55-60C Under full load. I have a 750W PSU so that shouldn't be the problem. I am gaming at 1440x900 Resolution. I have looked at the benchmarks, and to my understanding my FPS should be much higher. I have tried playing on XP and Windows 7, with the same outcome. Also, I have noticed sometimes during a games menu the card will make a strange buzzing noise, not as much while playing and I do not think that it has anything to do with the performance.. but im not sure. Any ideas? Last edited by NoKk0m3nT; 07-08-2009 at 07:37 AM.

07-08-2009, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,257 OS: xp	Re: Gtx 260 help What brand power supply? __________________

07-08-2009, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Re: Gtx 260 help PC Power & Cooling

07-08-2009, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,257 OS: xp	Re: Gtx 260 help Are you using the pci-e connectors for your video card, or adaptors. __________________

07-08-2009, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Re: Gtx 260 help PCIe Connectors

07-08-2009, 10:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,096 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Gtx 260 help What else are you running while gaming? Close any fire walls , anti virus programs , downloads , ect..... If you have norton or mcafee , remove them completely. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

07-08-2009, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Re: Gtx 260 help I am running nothing in the background and I have no antivirus or firewalls.

07-09-2009, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
gregc4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 12 OS: XP Pro	Re: Gtx 260 help Do you have the latest video drivers? __________________ Q6600, Zalman 9700, DFI X48, GTX260, PC Power & Cooling 610, 2GB GSkill.

08-01-2009, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Re: Gtx 260 help The motherboard is a prefab.. CPU-Z Sais it is a ASUS IPIBL-LB (Benicia). Sorry for long wait to post.

08-01-2009, 09:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
NoKk0m3nT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP/Windows 7	Re: Gtx 260 help Bump*