Simple question: I'm using a Dell Inspiron 530 with 2.5 GB ram and a core 2 duo processor (2.33 Ghz). I'm currently able to run Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn at 50 fps normally and high 30s/low 40s for both when running xsplit. Unfortunately my upgrade options are very limited, especially since apparently you cannot overclock a Dell computer.
How much of a difference would it make if I had a 2.8 Ghz core 2 duo processor and 3GB ram? What about 4GB? That's as high as I can possibly go with this computer and I want to be able to run streaming software like Xsplit or OBS at 60 fps, even if it's at the lowest resolution possible.
Also, is it normal for 30 fps to feel much slower? Maybe it's the stuttering sound but it feels more like 10-15 fps sometimes.
Edit: Note that going from 2GB to 2.5GB RAM gave me an extra 10-15 fps. Is the true bottleneck my CPU or my RAM, or something else? GPU is a Nvidia GTX 650, don't think that's the problem.
How much of a difference would it make if I had a 2.8 Ghz core 2 duo processor and 3GB ram? What about 4GB? That's as high as I can possibly go with this computer and I want to be able to run streaming software like Xsplit or OBS at 60 fps, even if it's at the lowest resolution possible.
Also, is it normal for 30 fps to feel much slower? Maybe it's the stuttering sound but it feels more like 10-15 fps sometimes.
Edit: Note that going from 2GB to 2.5GB RAM gave me an extra 10-15 fps. Is the true bottleneck my CPU or my RAM, or something else? GPU is a Nvidia GTX 650, don't think that's the problem.