This is getting pretty tiring...

[Geesus]

I would also like to point out that my processor NEVER goes into max load with this game, the cores seem to cascade in load. Core 1 will run 40%, core 2 will run 50%, core 3 will run 60%, and Core 4 will run 70%, and my overall average processor usage is 50%...

LASTLY! The task manager has my program on lowest priority on a persistent basis

Ummm ok well I'm going to just say this, your proc maybe the bottle neck. I have an i5 2.66 gHZ and my game CPU NEVER goes above 20% usualy it stays around 15-18 but it has been known to hit 20% and that's all 4 cores.

Specs:
CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel

[MyrahiRounfa]

Ummm ok well I'm going to just say this, your proc maybe the bottle neck. I have an i5 2.66 gHZ and my game NEVER goes above 20% usualy it stays around 15-18 but it has been known to hit 20% and that's all 4 cores.

Specs:
CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel

Any suggestions for replacements and a decent price range?

[Geesus]

Well tbh, I feel ya on that question. I bought these when I had the money but now, with the way stuff is, it's more or less what's YOUR budget range lol.

I spent a LOT of time on newegg of course. If you wanna drop some numbers for budget and size of your Case, some of us may have some ideas for you.

I'll check now since work is slow and throw a few things your way to try out. I have a LOT more then this though for cooling too. No H2O but I spent about another 100 or so for cooling to keep CPU and GPU cool. Glad I did with all the horror stories I hear on here.

Here is a reply to another user who was paranoid about their issues. It shows the cooling I have and case spec.

Yeah no worries. If your fan noise is too loud you can also change out those stock fans with any number of great after market fans for your CPU and GPU. Usually those fans that come with are small inexpensive 80mm fans. Same goes for your intake and exhaust fans. Personally on my PC I have 2 120mm fans that came with the case for intake and exhaust. I purchased an after market MASSIVE and I do mean MASSIVE CPU cooler that came with a 120mm fan. My GPU is also a really nice upgrade from the standard shipped cooler as it 1), is very low profile, 2) dual 120mm thin fans and 3) came with an external dual fan adjuster so I can personally turn up or down either fan to help with not just noise but boost cooling as needed.

Here is the GPU cooler I got and here is the CPU cooler I got. Scythe products imo are amazing and my PC runs quieter than my laptop. The loudest thing in my box is an old a$$ PSU that I've had since 2001 xD lol. Still works so I'm getting my moneys worth out of it. :P

Specs:
Case:COOLER MASTER Mystique RC-632S-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower

CPU:Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750

GPU:Nvidia 9600 GT

RAM:G.SKILL Sniper 8GB(4GBx2) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBSR also have a pair of G.SKILL 4GB (2GBx2) SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK

MOBO:ASUS P7P55D PRO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel

[MyrahiRounfa]

Well tbh, I feel ya on that question. I bought these when I had the money but now, with the way stuff is, it's more or less what's YOUR budget range lol.

I spent a LOT of time on newegg of course. If you wanna drop some numbers for budget and size of your Case, some of us may have some ideas for you.

I'll check now since work is slow and throw a few things your way to try out. I have a LOT more then this though for cooling too. No H2O but I spent about another 100 or so for cooling to keep CPU and GPU cool. Glad I did with all the horror stories I hear on here.

Here is a reply to another user who was paranoid about their issues. It shows the cooling I have and case spec.

I have an ANTEC case about 2 feet tall and covered on all sides by airvents and fans, I even have one fan on top, its fricken huge