Can my CPU hamper my GPU?

Siberian · 06-30-2009, 11:22 PM

I'm browsing for a new GPU. A fellow in another forum told me that if I were to buy a fairly good one, my processor (AMD X2 6400+) would hamper it's performance if the two are "out of each other's leauge". So the question becomes; how do I know what kind of GPU my CPU can actually handle?

bigfellla · 07-03-2009, 08:43 AM

What monitor resolution do you use?

**bomberboysk** · 07-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siberian

I'm browsing for a new GPU. A fellow in another forum told me that if I were to buy a fairly good one, my processor (AMD X2 6400+) would hamper it's performance if the two are "out of each other's leauge". So the question becomes; how do I know what kind of GPU my CPU can actually handle?

That cpu will hold you back if you go for anything decent, such as a 4850/4870/4890, or any of the GT200 gpu's from nvidia. It might just be best to upgrade your cpu if your motherboard supports the newer phenom II's.

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Siberian New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 20	Can my CPU hamper my GPU? I'm browsing for a new GPU. A fellow in another forum told me that if I were to buy a fairly good one, my processor (AMD X2 6400+) would hamper it's performance if the two are "out of each other's leauge". So the question becomes; how do I know what kind of GPU my CPU can actually handle?

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