Goal: be able to run Age of Empires 2 DE smoothly with 2560x1440 resolution on my desktop computer.
Main Question: Is there a CPU that should improve my computer performance appreciably while being compatible with the mobo? Or should I look seriously at CPU+Mobo upgrade? I've recently added a GPU (XFX AMD RX570) that helped me achieve running a game I wanted (AOE2 DE) but it occasionally lags as the CPU pegs to 100% (due to background sys processes it seems). The CPU can handle the game running but that's about it.
Based on my motherboard, here's the compatible list of CPU's that should work. Would any of these be a noticeable improvement... or should I look at Mobo+CPU? If so, what's the best value for this purpose?
Current computer (built in 2010, GPU, power supply and SSD upgrades since):
Age of Empires 2: DE requirements (recommended)
Thanks in advance,
-the raven
Main Question: Is there a CPU that should improve my computer performance appreciably while being compatible with the mobo? Or should I look seriously at CPU+Mobo upgrade? I've recently added a GPU (XFX AMD RX570) that helped me achieve running a game I wanted (AOE2 DE) but it occasionally lags as the CPU pegs to 100% (due to background sys processes it seems). The CPU can handle the game running but that's about it.
Based on my motherboard, here's the compatible list of CPU's that should work. Would any of these be a noticeable improvement... or should I look at Mobo+CPU? If so, what's the best value for this purpose?
Current computer (built in 2010, GPU, power supply and SSD upgrades since):
- mobo: ASRock M3A785GXH/128M AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard ($91.99+2.99 shipping)
- CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor ($87.99)
- GPU: XFX AMD RX570
- RAM: 12 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Case: Cooler Master Elite 310 ATX, MATX Mid Tower Case with Window RC-310-OWN1-GP (Black/Orange) ($39.99)
- Power Supply: EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR
- HD: 2 of Hitachi 7K1000.C 0F10379 Deskstar Hard Drive - 250GB, 3.5", 7200 RPM, SATA 3G, 8MB Cache (x2 at $39.99)
- SSD: 1 500 GB SSD (Crucial MX500)
- Disk: Sony Optiarc Black 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive ($19.99) <-remember those!
Age of Empires 2: DE requirements (recommended)
- CPU: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent
- CPU SPEED: Info
- RAM: 8 GB
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
- FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1024 MB
Thanks in advance,
-the raven
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