FX-8350 or FX-6300

[PinguX]

You can try asking in the nvidia section for recommended drivers for the gtx670

Have you got any games with good multicore support (BF3, Crysis 2 for example) ?

[DarkReign]

Hmmm I will do that. I'll just browse through that sub-section of the forum. I do have Crysis 2. I'll give that a go tonight. No BF3 though

[...PACMAN...]

Originally Posted by PinguX

Skyrim only uses 2 cores, which may explain the minimum fps. What clock is that gtx670 running at and which drivers ?

Not when I'm getting more on a lesser chip, clocked lower.

[PinguX]

Originally Posted by ...PACMAN...

Not when I'm getting more on a lesser chip, clocked lower.

Benchmarks with fraps is going to be different for every pc, you have to use the same benchmark and settings for a fair comparison.

[DarkReign]

I think what I'll try tonight is uninstalling the Nvidia drivers, and installing the 310.70 drivers. Worth a shot.

[...PACMAN...]

Originally Posted by PinguX

Benchmarks with fraps is going to be different for every pc, you have to use the same benchmark and settings for a fair comparison.

Oh come on, an 8350 going under 30fps with a GTX 670 at 1080p is definitely showing a problem, end of.

@Dark - Yeh, hopefully its just a minor thing that's causing that dip in performance. I'm sure you will get to the bottom of it

[DarkReign]

Originally Posted by ...PACMAN...

Oh come on, an 8350 going under 30fps with a GTX 670 at 1080p is definitely showing a problem, end of.

@Dark - Yeh, hopefully its just a minor thing that's causing that dip in performance. I'm sure you will get to the bottom of it

8320

I was pretty lazy in that I didn't reinstall windows. I transferred all my hardware from my old case to a brand new, and then installed the 8320. I should've did a clean install of Windows...but I didn't have the energy at the time. :|

[...PACMAN...]

Originally Posted by DarkReign

8320

I was pretty lazy in that I didn't reinstall windows. I transferred all my hardware from my old case to a brand new, and then installed the 8320. I should've did a clean install of Windows...but I didn't have the energy at the time. :|

Sorry, yes, 8320 (but it was clocked higher than a stock 8350)

Lazy ass lol, I'm sure it will come good. When all is said and done, did most things feel smooth gameplay wise? Numbers are just numbers after all.

[DarkReign]

Hehehe yes I am.

Yeah, games felt very smooth. Borderlands 2 was like night and day compared to performance from the 4100. Batman is still a little choppy...but I think it's more the game than anything else. The Witcher 2 is a dream to play. Very smooth with everything set to max. I'm looking forward to the new mobo, and yes I will do a fresh windows install this time around.

[DarkReign]

Well, I've reinstalled the 310.70 drivers, and here are my results.

Skyrim vsync off, fxaa on
min, max, avg
66, 97, 81

RAGE vsync on, fxaa on, aa set to 4x
min, max, avg
58, 61, 59.9

EDIT*
Crysis 2
min, max, avg
69,109,82.95

These results are at stock settings only. I'm going to run 3dmark and see if there's a difference there as well.

[DarkReign]

I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!

So results with my brand spanking new Sabertooth.

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/5619204

This is at 4.5 GHz with LLC set to to high, and vcore @ 1.428v. I'm around 1.416v on full load. Temps nice and stable at ~44C. I've bumped my ram up to 1866MHz @ 10-10-10-27. Anything tighter and it bsod's. I'm going to shoot for 4.8GHz with ram at 2133. Timings will have to be pretty loose, but I think it should work! I'm loving the new mobo, and this new cpu is very impressive!

[orac2]

Darkreign,running here mk1 Sabretooth FX......8350 on way here to replace 6200 fx BD
What is the main difference between boards?
Running Noctua cooler....the BIG one with 3 fans (Noctua) NHD14 I think
Contemplating the Corsair H100i,but will see how the Vishera does on air first







QUOTE=DarkReign;4504714]I'm baaaaaaaaaaack!

So results with my brand spanking new Sabertooth.

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/5619204

This is at 4.5 GHz with LLC set to to high, and vcore @ 1.428v. I'm around 1.416v on full load. Temps nice and stable at ~44C. I've bumped my ram up to 1866MHz @ 10-10-10-27. Anything tighter and it bsod's. I'm going to shoot for 4.8GHz with ram at 2133. Timings will have to be pretty loose, but I think it should work! I'm loving the new mobo, and this new cpu is very impressive![/QUOTE]

[DarkReign]

From short description the differences against rev.1 are:
* New DIGI+ Power Control - All-New Digital Power Control for both CPU and DRAM
* USB BIOS Flashback - Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback with Hardware-based Design
* Remote GO! - One-stop PC Remote Control and Home Entertainment
* Windows 8 Ready – Assured Compatibility
* ErP Ready

Changes in the specification:
* ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller (instead of JMicron's in rev.1)
* Additional ASMedia USB 3.0 controller w/ 2 ports
* TB connector
* Some add. ASUS features
* 64 Mb Flash ROM

Also, there looks to be a thunderbolt header in the lower left corner (near the usb 2.0 headers). From what I've seen with the FX-8350 they clock quite well on air. Plus, you have a very good cooler for it. I think it depends on what you're hoping to get out the cpu, and whether you have the funds and really just want to tinker with the H100i. I would say it's a good investment, especially if you're hoping to push the 8350 to 5.0GHz. Hope you have fun with it, and please do post some results!

[hashboyuk]

just picked up an FX8350 and a be quiet! Dark Rock PRO 2 cpu cooler and loving it so far, check out the idle temps !!



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[DarkReign]

That's an awesome looking cooler! I wouldn't trust those idle temps though. Unless you're case is at 17C, you're cpu more than likely wont be around there. From what I've seen, the calculations these processors make for the idle temps are usually quite a bit off from the actual numbers. Load temps are pretty spot on though. Chances are it's actually around 21-23C, which is still great. Are you planning on oc'ing a little?

[DarkReign]

@Orac2

Forgot to mention this. If you haven't already done so, make sure to upgrade bios to the latest version before installing the FX-8350.

[hashboyuk]

Originally Posted by DarkReign

That's an awesome looking cooler! I wouldn't trust those idle temps though. Unless you're case is at 17C, you're cpu more than likely wont be around there. From what I've seen, the calculations these processors make for the idle temps are usually quite a bit off from the actual numbers. Load temps are pretty spot on though. Chances are it's actually around 21-23C, which is still great. Are you planning on oc'ing a little?

ya i will do some OC ing just enjoying it as it is for now

[orac2]

thanks for the info on the board Rev2

my bios is ver 1604

my case is CM690 Advanced mk2,and have Noctua 140 mm front intake and 120mm Noctua exhaust

may look at the Rev 2 of the Sabretooth ......mabye an Asus RG board for this chip

cheers

Originally Posted by DarkReign

@Orac2

Forgot to mention this. If you haven't already done so, make sure to upgrade bios to the latest version before installing the FX-8350.

[DarkReign]

I've been having some issues getting this thing stable at 4.7GHz. I keep getting crashes on IBT after only one run. I've upped the CPU NB voltage slightly, and the Vcore is up as high as 1.49v on load. Still crashing though. Not sure if its my ram.