Poor performance from a high-end build?

[Phont]

Build:

MOBO: z77 fatal1ty performance

GPU: GeForce GTX 670

CPU: i5-3570k @ 3.4ghz

RAM: 8GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance

PSU: TX-Series 750W Corsair

OS: Windows 7 64-bit Home Edition


With my specs, I can't even run the game on High (Desktop) with a stable 60 frames. It's very unstable in cities which is somewhat expected, but even outside the city questing I get this same problem. I use Unigine to benchmark my GPU considering the Extreme HD feature on it pushes your GPU to its limits. Having FPS between 35-40 means you can generally run any modern game at 60+ FPS.

Unigine Extreme HD Benchmark:

FPS:
40.5
Score:
1695
Min FPS:
22.0
Max FPS:
76.6

My computer can run other games perfectly fine such as Saints Row 3 and Skyrim on Ultra. I understand MMOs can not necessarily be compared with non-MMO games in terms of performance, but this game is decently optimized from what I've been told.

I have the latest beta drivers for my GPU and I have even freshly installed Windows 7 trying to find some sort of problem that I could fix.

My temperatures are fine when running as well. My CPU stays at about 40C and my GPU runs at about 50C.

[Raist]

like XI, this game is very dependent on your CPU and by extension memory bandwidth, might want to look at that as well. I saw a marked difference between testing with my old XP box when I ran at stock 3GHz and overclocked to 4GHz. It was almost a flat 25% increase in both benchmarks and FPS (used ATT's overlay to watch it in real time)---just from changing the FSB.

If you don't want to overclock the CPU, you might be able to cheat and adjust multipliers/bus speed combination to enhance the bus bandwidth a little. Might help some.

[Phont]

like XI, this game is very dependent on your CPU and by extension memory bandwidth, might want to look at that as well. I saw a marked difference between testing with my old XP box when I ran at stock 3GHz and overclocked to 4GHz. It was almost a flat 25% increase in both benchmarks and FPS (used ATT's overlay to watch it in real time)---just from changing the FSB.

If you don't want to overclock the CPU, you might be able to cheat and adjust multipliers/bus speed combination to enhance the bus bandwidth a little. Might help some.

I'm not too familiar with overclocking. I wouldn't mind trying it though.

[VeeGeeTea]

I'm not too familiar with overclocking. I wouldn't mind trying it though.

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

[Solitear]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

i5-3570k <--- k series cpu unlocked for overclocking what the DERP are you smoking....


Also this could be mess of issues since op has gtx 670 so he/she shouldn't have this issue; i would update driver sets on your card first to see it lastest drivers would help.

Also cpu intensive yes; but my faildozer fx-6100 at 4.0 ghz is running fine lowest dip was 35 fps... this persons setup blows my cpu out water easily our gpu's should be within same range X_X

All in all his setup should be performing a bit better than described :/

[Spot]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

Just like the post above this one says, the "K" series is specifically for overclocking. A small overclock is simple, safe and easy. Depending on your CPU cooler and case airflow you can very easily get it up to 4.2-4.5 Ghz.

[Astralen]

I'm not too familiar with overclocking. I wouldn't mind trying it though.

Go right ahead. Your CPU definitly wouldn't mind some overclocking. Just make sure you buy a decent CPU cooler like Thermalright Silver Arrow and check the internet for guidelines on how to overklock (voltages and stuff).

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

Stop posting shit that ain't true man or stop smoking whatever you're smoking.
My 3570K is happily spinning at 4.4GHz and I could probably manage 4.5GHz with some tuning.
The lifespan of an overclocked CPU does indeed decrease a bit faster than CPUs that are not overclocked though. This does not mean that the CPU gets roasted after 1, 2 or even 3 years of running OCed.

[Dremic]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

that is some of the worst advice ive ever seen on these forums.

his CPU is a 3570k <--- notice the k? its sold specifically for overclocking.

overclocking is easy and extremely safe. it also nets you an huge increase in performance

In an online game? lol. if only that were true.

seriously dude? latency does not impact frames per second. EVER.

[VeeGeeTea]

his CPU is a 3570k <--- notice the k? its sold specifically for overclocking.

3000's k series aren't enthusiasts level as the multiplier's locked, you'll need 4000's k series to be able to o/c.
Just because it has a K doesn't mean it's meant for O/C.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...overclocking/1

[Arikaen]

This game is actually more gpu intensive than CPU though your graphics card seems ok. I actually wouldn't overclock it because it does wear your processor out faster. A slightly better graphics card would probably be better. Www.videocardbenchmarks.net would be a place to start. I can't remember what the minimum for the game to run on is but I believe yours is only slightly above minimum though I might be wrong so try not to flame me too much