So I have a potato I'd like to dress. AMD Athlon II X2 250 (am3) MSI C45 775 8gb @...

[Matthew Thomas]

So I have a potato I'd like to dress.

AMD Athlon II X2 250 (am3)
MSI C45 775
8gb @ 1600
GeForce GTX 750ti

I got the GPU for free and figured it would bring some graphics performance out of the dirt. It did not. Coming from a GTS 250 it definitely increased, but 17fps on Unigine Heaven just isn't cutting it.

Is there anything I can do with an AM3 board that will allow me to see the full potential of the 750ti? Im sure it sounds lowly but I really just want to know if there's any hope with this cpu/mobo combo that net me a solidish 60fps @1080 on low to medium settings?? I understand I might have to throw it out if I want more, just figured I'd ask.

Thanks all

 

[Drew Leonard]

throw a phenom II 1090t in it. and dress that potato in style

 

[Alexander Wilson]

Is the motherboard AM3 or AM3+?

 

[Ryan Springg]

you'll be better off buying a new mobo and a new cpu. AM3 cpus just dont cut it. There is plenty of budget cpu's and mobo's out there. The question is how much cash do you have to spare?

 

[Ryn Knze]

8350. Overclock it and call it a day.

 

[Brandon Hicks]

My 750ti is just wonderful still. Obviously nothing at even a 1050 but, it holds up!