I'm just looking for some good advice on what to do to get more FPS. My specs are as follows:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 840 @ 3.21GHz
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB Single Fan Reference model
RAM: 6GB, 2GB + 4GB (4GB is PNY, 2GB is unknown brand, both not sure if DDR3, DDR2, or etc)
Mobo: ASUS M4N68T-M V2
Case: Orion 202EVO (Has 3 working fans, one up top, one on the rear, and one on the side, all 120mm)
Running slight OC @ 840/1325, anything above that really and I'll start getting artifacts and a glitchy screen. Left attachment below is readings of GPU-Z under idle, slight browser use. Right attachment is under BF3 play at Ultra settings, giving me an average of 34 FPS. Any suggestions? I'm already running a custom fan curve. I heard temperature is a factor, and that when people water cool their GPU with an H60 for example, it allows them to OC more and get it to be stable. Also I heard that air flow is a big contribution for temperatures as well. With the small case, should I upgrade the case, or go straight to buy an H60, or what? I can get pics of what it looks like on the inside if needed. I'm a little new to all of this so please be friendly.
Edit: Attached thumbnail of my specific card.
Edit 2: Shaders are also unlocked to 1536.
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 840 @ 3.21GHz
GPU: XFX Radeon HD 6950 2GB Single Fan Reference model
RAM: 6GB, 2GB + 4GB (4GB is PNY, 2GB is unknown brand, both not sure if DDR3, DDR2, or etc)
Mobo: ASUS M4N68T-M V2
Case: Orion 202EVO (Has 3 working fans, one up top, one on the rear, and one on the side, all 120mm)
Running slight OC @ 840/1325, anything above that really and I'll start getting artifacts and a glitchy screen. Left attachment below is readings of GPU-Z under idle, slight browser use. Right attachment is under BF3 play at Ultra settings, giving me an average of 34 FPS. Any suggestions? I'm already running a custom fan curve. I heard temperature is a factor, and that when people water cool their GPU with an H60 for example, it allows them to OC more and get it to be stable. Also I heard that air flow is a big contribution for temperatures as well. With the small case, should I upgrade the case, or go straight to buy an H60, or what? I can get pics of what it looks like on the inside if needed. I'm a little new to all of this so please be friendly.
Edit: Attached thumbnail of my specific card.
Edit 2: Shaders are also unlocked to 1536.
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