AMD to Intel for better BF3 fps?

shaunnyb · Jul 23, 2012

Ok so take a look at my current system build, all i do is play BF3 and i am looking at swapping out the motherboard, cpu, and ram to an intel build these are the componants:

Intel 3rd gen i7-3930K
Asrock Fatility (2011 socket)
16gb ram at 2400

as i play on eyefinity using a single HD7970 do you think this change will increase my fps and by How much

Janus67 · Jul 23, 2012

I honestly don't think you will notice enough of a difference to warrant the cost. Maybe a few fps here or there, but really the 8150 isn't a bad CPU. You would be better off having a second 7970.

]-[itman · Jul 23, 2012

http://m.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-13.html

EarthDog · Jul 23, 2012

Yep not really a difference... unless you have SLI or Crossfire.

bmwbaxter · Jul 23, 2012

Janus67 said:
I honestly don't think you will notice enough of a difference to warrant the cost. Maybe a few fps here or there, but really the 8150 isn't a bad CPU. You would be better off having a second 7970.

+1

A second 7970 would net you bigger gains than switching platforms.

hokiealumnus · Jul 23, 2012

bmwbaxter said:
+1

A second 7970 would net you bigger gains than switching platforms.

Another +1. Or turn detail levels down. Triple monitors is doable on a single GPU, but not at Ultra settings with any cards currently on the market. Ok, maybe a GTX690, but I haven't tested one of those.

Frakk · Jul 23, 2012

I play BF3 on an AMD, i'm averaging 70 FPS on air maps all day on these settings....

I agree, use the money for another 7970 for CF, if anything.

shaunnyb · Jul 23, 2012

yer i am getting about the same, but when i am on eyefinity (3 screens)
i run all at medium and i get 48-54 fps currently.

Bubba-Hotepp · Jul 23, 2012

If you switch as you initially planned you'll likely see less than a 3% difference in performance. Add another 7970 in crossfire and you'll see much larger gains.

Look at the difference between the 6990 and the 6970 as well as the difference between crossfire and non crossfire for all of them.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-11.html

Knufire · Jul 23, 2012

If you're running Eyefinity, you really want another card.

Tyerker · Aug 2, 2012

With single-card Eyefinity I doubt you would see any difference. The GPU will probably still be the bottleneck running 3 monitors by itself. If you were to go Crossfire, or only be running 1 monitor, that would be a different story. But with the price and hassle of swapping all the major components, you may see 5-10 FPS.

I would say clock your CPU to 4.5 GHz if you can reach it and run your RAM at 1866. Those should show at least some benefit. But as others have said, running Eyefinity, you'll get a way more noticeable improvement from a second 7970 than from a new CPU.

shaunnyb · Aug 3, 2012

well i think the H100 i am using sux, what temp is safe to run the FX-8150 at? cause in summer it was hittin temps of high 60's to low 70's

Neuromancer · Aug 3, 2012

WEll I am not sure why so many people are building high performance PC case with out adequate DAC cooling.

(Direct Air Cooling) Ie 2-4 120 mm side panel fans.

I get that people want "quiet setups" I have one, but its a stock (undervolted) thuban and a 6770 card. the corsair setups are nice, I am not poo pooin it, but in the last 5 minutes this is the second time I see someone having issues with temps and running a corsair no sidepanel fan case.

I miss my NZXT Zero all aluminum (heat sheeding) 4x120mm side panel using case. Only thing wrong with it? Was laid out too much like a antec 900. Which made connecting SATA ports on a normal sized ATX board difficult. And had no hidey holes. But I fixed that part and reversed the drives. Wish I had not gotten rid of it.

Or my Stacker STC-T01 either. Heavily modded though, still only had a single 120mm in it since 140s were not popular then. (stock was 80mm bracket). Not as cool as my Zero but man I loved that case.

Tyerker · Aug 3, 2012

Neuromancer said:
WEll I am not sure why so many people are building high performance PC case with out adequate DAC cooling.

(Direct Air Cooling) Ie 2-4 120 mm side panel fans.

I get that people want "quiet setups" I have one, but its a stock (undervolted) thuban and a 6770 card. the corsair setups are nice, I am not poo pooin it, but in the last 5 minutes this is the second time I see someone having issues with temps and running a corsair no sidepanel fan case.

I miss my NZXT Zero all aluminum (heat sheeding) 4x120mm side panel using case. Only thing wrong with it? Was laid out too much like a antec 900. Which made connecting SATA ports on a normal sized ATX board difficult. And had no hidey holes. But I fixed that part and reversed the drives. Wish I had not gotten rid of it.

Or my Stacker STC-T01 either. Heavily modded though, still only had a single 120mm in it since 140s were not popular then. (stock was 80mm bracket). Not as cool as my Zero but man I loved that case.

I love that my Stacker has 4 120mm fan ports on the side panel, but my motherboard only has 3 case fan connections, so I can't run any of them. I have front, back, and top. I imagine a lot of people run into similar issues.

shaunnyb · Aug 3, 2012

well the Corsair 650D has quite good ventilation from all sides except the side.

Jagged_Steel · Aug 4, 2012

I think you should get some high speed memory and another 7970 if you are wanting to get the most out of that rig. If you were on a tight budget I would suggest getting yourself some Samsung 30 nm ($47/8GB) , but with the budget it looks like you are working with I would probably go for some 2133 Mhz stuff with tight timings . That will probably run around ~$80 /8GB.

I can second the comments about the benefits of using an aluminum case, my CM Praetorian is a giant heatsink / dissipator all on its own. I am switching over to watercooling next week though, and I did not want to cut up this pristine antique case to make it work so I got myself a NZXT source 210 and this case with the M5A97 is going to become the wife's rig. For your current situation getting a few high static pressure Scythes or something like them pushing air into your case should help out.

Neuromancer · Aug 4, 2012

Tyerker said:
I love that my Stacker has 4 120mm fan ports on the side panel, but my motherboard only has 3 case fan connections, so I can't run any of them. I have front, back, and top. I imagine a lot of people run into similar issues.

A fan controller usually allows 4-8 fans to be connected via single 4pin peripheral IDE style connector (Commonly called Molex). that will run $20-30 bucks and you will also need fire extension wires for a few bucks a piece.

OR. If you can get fans that use 4pin peripheral power connectors already, strap all 4 together and run a single 4pin power cable to the side of the case with the fans

People have been running multiple fans for a lot longer than motherboards supported them :thup:

shaunnyb said:
well the Corsair 650D has quite good ventilation from all sides except the side.

Its a fine case. I like the looks, but there is no case that can compare to a couple of side panel fans blowing fresh cool air directly on to the hot components. It used to be a mandatory thing in an enthusiast case, I guess not so much anymore

repilce · Aug 6, 2012

Open bench with mega fans.. duh

edit:// oh ya. almost forgot :facepalm:

+1 to 2nd card.. No point in switching platforms from what your on. Ya all the "intel" guys get swag.. but you are not bottle necking at the cpu/board at this point IMHO

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