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    Question about CPU Usage.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ch28Kid, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. Ch28Kid

    Ch28Kid Notebook Deity

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    Hello

    I got a question.

    I have a old P4 desktop and I play games on it. I press "Ctr+Alt+Del" and look at the CPU usage during games I play like Sims2 and Warcraft 3 and I notice CPU never hit 100%.

    My question is

    If the CPU never hit 100%, does that mean if I upgrade to the latest CPU, the fps will remain the same?

    Thank you

    Ch28Kid
     
    Ch28Kid, Mar 6, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes...even if you did hit 100%, a CPU upgrade wouldn't really help too much...it's the GPU that matters.
     
    Greg, Mar 6, 2007
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  3. plattnnum

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    fps in a game is directly related to the replacement of a GPU for 3d rendering.
     
    plattnnum, Mar 6, 2007
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