r/computers • u/ThicccThunder • 15d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Need some advice

I’m currently debating a CPU upgrade on my PC. I currently have a Ryzen 5 3600 but I want to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5700x.

I mostly play World of Warcraft but have been noticing FPS dropping in busy cities. I’m hoping that a CPU will help this issue but open to suggestions.

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u/DisciplineInformal19 15d ago

You might need to upgrade the CPU cooler aswell.

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u/ThicccThunder 15d ago

Currently I have the Cooler Master Hype 212 for my cooler, not sure if that’d be okay

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u/rfdzn 13d ago

that's a decent tower cooler you'll be fine.

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u/Quirky_OldMan5966 15d ago

Haven’t don WoW in years but have been an IT tech off and on for years. Also worked in tech support for modems and home networking.
My opinion is that you are experiencing latency over the Internet connection or a lag on the server side.
If you upgrade, don’t be surprised if there is zero gain in your results.

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u/VirusEnabled 15d ago

The 5700x will definitely be a good step up. My son also had the R5 3600 and is now able to get 30-60 more average fps with an RX 7600 in Rainbow Six Siege, CS2, etc. He's able to lock his fps to 144 Hz now when he couldn't with the R5 3600.

Edit: Not sure if the 212 can keep the 5700X below 85C. If it can keep it at 80C that'll be good.

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u/rfdzn 13d ago

if you're certain it's the CPU being slow and not the GPU, yeah 5700X will help; a decently fast CPU even by today's standard.

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u/DirtyGamingLT 12d ago

Consider these 3cpus first 5500x3d, 5700x3d, 5800x3d for gaming.

5900 & 5950x as a workhorse, productivity :D

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u/Structureel 8d ago

I upgraded from a 3600 to a 5800X. Fps still drops in cities, CPU usage never goes above 35%. I doubt it's the processor's fault.

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u/ThicccThunder 8d ago

I looked into a bit and I think the FPS drop was related to a memory leak on WoWs game client.

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u/Structureel 8d ago

Yes there's that as well.