I'm upgrading my CPU from the Athlon II x3 450 @3.2GHz to the Phenom II x4 945 @3.0GHz quad core.
How much of a boost do you estimate I would get on games? Not looking to do heavy demanding ones, just some light games.
There is a speed boost, yeah. If you want best performance with the Phenom II X4, overclock it.
Which "light" games do you plan to play?
Yeah, pls list the games you wanna play.
btw: If you want best speed in your games, use the settings for best speed (link in my signature)
(11-19-2012, 04:03 AM)DefenderX Wrote: [ -> ]There is a speed boost, yeah. If you want best performance with the Phenom II X4, overclock it.
This^^
Quote:How much of a boost do you estimate I would get on games?
Impossible to say, every game is different. I would estimate anywhere from 0-15% depending on the game. It's going to be fairly small.
I don't think the 945 is a black edition so overclocking won't be as easy and as NV said the boost would be minimal. Unless you are getting the 945 for pennies I would put the money toward a new motherboard and sandy/ivy bridge processor.
(11-19-2012, 02:09 PM)Xalphenos Wrote: [ -> ]I don't think the 945 is a black edition so overclocking won't be as easy and as NV said the boost would be minimal. Unless you are getting the 945 for pennies I would put the money toward a new motherboard and sandy/ivy bridge processor.
Well I get about 90% speed when playing games, so I think it would be good enough. Games like Metroid Prime and Chibi-robo are games I'm looking forward to emulate.
Well, Metroid Prime is a demanding game. You have to over clock your CPU if you want to run this game at decent speed.
(11-20-2012, 04:25 AM)DefenderX Wrote: [ -> ]Well, Metroid Prime is a demanding game. You have to over clock your CPU if you want to run this game at decent speed.
I see. Well my motherboard supports overclocking so I don't see it being an issue.