[mikeyb31]

Hi peeps, I am new to gamin on the PC and just wondered if anyone cud help out on getin higher FPS. I am geting a computer of a freind which has a faster CPU and more RAM. I plan on putting my graphics card from my existin PC into the new 1, i know FPS is mainly down to the graphics card but will the faster CPU and RAM increase the FPS??? also cud u explain wat other things effect the FPS other than graphics settings????? many thanks Mike.

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Yes, the CPU and RAM will have effects on performance. Having processes run in the background especially firewalls and anti-virus programs will seriously hinder performance. Which graphics card do you have?

Edited by mycompsux, 03 August 2005 - 04:19 PM.

[mycompsux]

Yes, the CPU and RAM will have effects on performance. Having processes run in the background especially firewalls and anti-virus programs will seriously hinder performance. Which graphics card do you have?

Edited by mycompsux, 03 August 2005 - 04:19 PM.

[mikeyb31]

Hi M8 thanks for ur reply. At the moment i have a Nvidia GeforceFX 5200 256 mb graphics card. Its currently in a pentium 3 800 mhz 384 mb RAM lmao (very old) which averages on my favoutire FPS COD about 40 FPS, so when i put this card into the new (ish) lol one amd1600 512 mb RAM will i notice increased frame rates? I know im kinda of asking the same qu again, but i just want to get a clear understanding. Many Thanks Mike.

[Kedzie]

Also little settings while playing help FPS. If you drop qualities of ingame graphics your FPS increases and smooths out especially if the game was choppy. So the graphics that you know that don't matter much, drop them to Low settings instead of high. I'm sure a new processor wouldn't hurt either bro

[warriorscot]

Yeah a faster cpu wouldnt hurt the gfx card isnt that good either.

[starjax]

answer is yes, moving to a faster processor would improve your fps. I would say 20-30% improvment depending on your ingame settings.

for a good artilcle on how processor scaling affects video performance:
http://www.anandtech...doc.aspx?i=1650

[mikeyb31]

Awww thanks for all ur replies, espec starjax thats exactly wat i wanted to know. Many Thanks Mike