CPU/GPU usage and overclocking

[mattt* 17]

Hello guys, as many players, i have got performance problems.

First here is my rig :

I7 920 @ stock (Turbo enabled, HT off)

Noctua NHU-12P SE 2

3 GB DDR3-1333

MSI HD7950 OC TF III

4/3 LCD screen (:<)

With vsync off, i get between 25 fps (cities) and 100 fps (forest). On some servers, i can get decent 45 fps in cities. My CPU usage is around 50%+ and my GPU same with almost every GPU related settings maxed out and every CPU related settings at minimum.

Also, when i move the camera around with free look, i get FPS drops.

Are these performances normal with such a processor or can i tweak anything to improve them ?

I would prefer to avoid OC on my processor as i dont need it for any other games but does pushing it to 3.6/3.8 Ghz would improve my performance and to what extent ?

Thanks for your help.

Edited April 6, 2013 by mattt*

[Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521]

try these settings, improved my gameplay by about 10-15fps plus made it look better and i have a smaller system than you. running 30fps in cherno on highest settings.

http://www.dayzpvp.com/ultimate-dayz-graphics-settings-and-tweaks-guide/

[King Tubbs 224]

the face is there is only so much you can do

the game is poorly optimized

[hoik 415]

I also have a i7 920, I have read they are quite good to overclock but never having done this before it is a bit intimidating. If anyone has overclocked their i7, especially for the specific purpose of improving dayz preformance, some feed back on how it effected your rigs preformance would be appreciated :) .

[mattt* 17]

I also have a i7 920, I have read they are quite good to overclock but never having done this before it is a bit intimidating. If anyone has overclocked their i7, especially for the specific purpose of improving dayz preformance, some feed back on how it effected your rigs preformance would be appreciated :) .

If you wanna learn how to overclock, check this guide :

http://www.techreaction.net/2011/01/04/3-step-overclocking-guide-%E2%80%93-sandy-bridge-v0-1beta/

[madness_rising 0]

I have an i7 930 @ 3.6 with HT off.  This gave me a huge bump in FPS for the Day Z SA.  Solid 35+ FPS in cities.  However, your mileage may vary.