Optimal PC Processor

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Lately my PC has been running slow on WoW. I play games like Skyrim / Bioshock Infinite with no problems coming from the PC.
I would like to know what kind of processor i should be running for an MMO such as WoW? Like the number of cores and the speed.

Currently using:
AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 265 Processor (2 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
with 4GB of RAM + AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series

Anything I should change?
I get white screens when i open wow everyday and when i log out to switch toons. Getting annoying.
Running 50 to 120 fps ingame. No lag issues.

[tielknight]

WoW loves Intel chips due to superior single-core performance, so switching to one might help.

And what do you mean by "white screens"? Does the entire screen turn white or just the game window?

[Deleted]

Rather stick to AMD. Based my system on it.
Just game Window.

[Ripox]

Problem:

Lately my PC has been running slow on WoW.

Solution:

WoW loves Intel chips due to superior single-core performance, so switching to one might help.

Problem with no solution:

Rather stick to AMD.

Blind loyalty is not going to help you.

Basically...

"WoW is slow on my processor!"
'Get a better one then.'
"But I like this one."

[Morgaith]

AMD is fine but the latest i5 processor will always be the best choice for gaming. (k model for overclocking ofc)

[tielknight]

Rather stick to AMD. Based my system on it.
Just game Window.

Than your going to be stuck with sub-par performance because WoW hates AMD chips.

AMD is fine but the latest i5 processor will always be the best choice for gaming. (k model for overclocking ofc)

Or if you don't have that kind of money, the i3-series will do just fine for WoW.

[Deleted]

depending on your motherboard, and staying with the AMD range. your looking at one of the FX processors.
Just got my hands on a FX 6350 and it is eating everything I am throwing at it.

However, That being said. if you are going to upgrade Motherboard and Processor at the same time, and have the cash spare, then it is advisable to switch to an intel based system, They simply perform so much better.

If your on a tight budget though, and / or you have a fairly decent motherboard and just looking at a chip upgrade then the FX range are pretty good for the money.

[Deleted]

Problem:


Solution:


Problem with no solution:


Blind loyalty is not going to help you.

Basically...

"WoW is low on my processor!"
'Get a better one then.'
"But I like this one."

I made this comp a while ago, not going to throw out my motherboard and gpu just to replave processor.

[ferris]

funny story, a new intel Celeron http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116889 will out preform your processor. you could consider more RAM if you notice you are maxing out.

[Deleted]

Just looking for a new processor, motherboard is pretty tough one.

[Deleted]

Than your going to be stuck with sub-par performance because WoW hates AMD chips.

That is complete and utter bullshit. on my system, I am getting between 30-40 FPS solid in 25 mans with decent graphic settings, Sure not all ultra settings, But high enough for it to look good.

[Tonyman64]

I made this comp a while ago, not going to throw out my motherboard and gpu just to replave processor.

Why would your GPU not be compatible with an Intel Motherboard?

[tielknight]

depending on your motherboard, and staying with the AMD range. your looking at one of the FX processors.
Just got my hands on a FX 6350 and it is eating everything I am throwing at it.

However, That being said. if you are going to upgrade Motherboard and Processor at the same time, and have the cash spare, then it is advisable to switch to an intel based system, They simply perform so much better.

If your on a tight budget though, and / or you have a fairly decent motherboard and just looking at a chip upgrade then the FX range are pretty good for the money.

Only problem I am seeing is that their processor is a AM3 and that could mean their motherboard is AM3 and not AM3+, which would mean they would have to buy a new mobo to go for a FX CPU.

That is complete and utter bullshit. on my system, I am getting between 30-40 FPS solid in 25 mans with decent graphic settings, Sure not all ultra settings, But high enough for it to look good.

It's not bullshit, WoW prefers Intel chips and this is very well-known.

[Zerah]

One thing people need to consider and do more is do a fresh instal of windows. This is something i do every 6-8mo cause im anal. Really this should be done every 2 years at least. This could be part of the issues loading the game. I have seen a few instances where the sectors wow is installed on get somewhat corrupted.
(Note, you can copy paste your wow.exe system file to an external hard drive, and move it back to your system post format to keep your setting and make it so you dont need to re-download 20gigs of wow

[Deleted]

That is complete and utter bullshit. on my system, I am getting between 30-40 FPS solid in 25 mans with decent graphic settings, Sure not all ultra settings, But high enough for it to look good.

I get 120 fps in dungeons, between 60-70 fps in raids. Also on wow minimum = Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
Don‘t make this intel vs amd. Just looking for a decent processor fofr my system.

[Majesticii]

That is complete and utter bullshit. on my system, I am getting between 30-40 FPS solid in 25 mans with decent graphic settings, Sure not all ultra settings, But high enough for it to look good.

Hence he said, subpar. As in, it can be allot better with an Intel chip. Trumping AMD's single core performance by 50% helps quite a bit sometimes.

Don‘t make this intel vs amd. Just looking for a decent processor fofr my system.

Your stubborn behaviour is turning it into one. The IPC diffrence over the whole AMD line is basicly non-existant. They're releasing the same stuff for over 3 years now, just stamping a different name on it. Adding cores or increasing the frequency. You wont get a world of difference swapping to a different FX CPU. So what else do you expect us to say.

The IPC difference between the X2 265 and the FX-6300 is 10%.
http://anandtech.com/bench/CPU/62
FX6300 vs X2 625 is about 12% performance increase. Whereas switching to a haswell i3 would roughly be doubling your framerate in CPU tough situations. Still want to stay with AMD?

[Deleted]

Hence he said, subpar. As in, it can be allot better with an Intel chip. Trumping AMD's single core performance by 50% helps quite a bit sometimes.



Your stubborn behaviour is turning it into one. The IPC diffrence over the whole AMD line is basicly non-existant. They're releasing the same stuff for over 3 years now, just stamping a different name on it. Adding cores or increasing the frequency. You wont get a world of difference swapping to a different FX CPU. So what else do you expect us to say.

-_- why do i even ask on this forum, i get everything but an answer. ty sigma for being the only one to answer the question.

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Intel is just better marketing. The hardware doesn‘t really change.
Same thing for Nvidia vs Amd for graphics. Who is better?
90% of people say Nvidia. Is it really better? No.

Frankly, Ive used both intel and amd, and have always found amd to be better quality in my experience.
I am not asking for advice on which brand is the best.
Just wondering what the basic hardware people have to run wow without any sort of issue.

[noteworthynerd]

-_- why do i even ask on this forum, i get everything but an answer. ty sigma for being the only one to answer the question.

You got an answer... The answer is: if you want your computer to perform better in WoW, you're going to need to replace your CPU. Not only is your CPU outdated in general, but it wasn't even great for WoW when it was new. As of now (and the past 4-5 years), Intel CPUs are the better CPUs for World of Warcraft and gaming in general.

If you want to remain loyal to AMD CPUs for some perverse reason you're going to have to accept that you're knowingly choosing the lesser product.

I made this comp a while ago, not going to throw out my motherboard and gpu just to replave processor.

Why would you have to replace your GPU? Are you under the impression that AMD video cards only work with AMD CPUs? That's a pretty common misconception among novices, but that's not the case, your GPU will work with an Intel compatible motherboard.

[Tuesdaywastaken]

-_- why do i even ask on this forum, i get everything but an answer. ty sigma for being the only one to answer the question.

If you want to stick with AMD that is fine - it is your choice after all. What we will need is details of your motherboard.... depending on the socket your choices are either wide open or really limited.

[tielknight]

-_- why do i even ask on this forum, i get everything but an answer. ty sigma for being the only one to answer the question.

You got a answer and that answer is if you want better performance, get a Intel chip. AMD is horrible when compared to Intel in WoW. For the price of a decent FX CPU, you could get a i3 and a motherboard and it would destroy the AMD in regards to performance in WoW.

That not counting if your motherboard is a AM3+ or not, which is required for a FX CPU.