I'm looking for some advice on how to ensure I'm fully utilizing my GPU and not running into bottlenecks with my current setup. My specs are an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU, an NVIDIA RTX 3080Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. I game on a 165Hz monitor at a 2560x1440 resolution. I'm mostly playing games like Battlefield 1, Counter-Strike 2, The Last of Us, and Red Dead Redemption 2. I really want to squeeze the most out of my RTX 3080Ti, especially at 1440p 165Hz. Are there any specific settings—whether in the BIOS, Windows, or within the games themselves—that you would recommend to minimize or eliminate potential bottlenecks? Any insights or experiences with similar setups would be greatly appreciated!
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Forget about obsessing over 'bottlenecks.' With a high-end CPU and GPU like yours, focus on getting the latest drivers, keeping your CPU cooler under 80°C, and making sure your RAM's XMP profile is activated. If everything checks out, you should be good to go!
I personally found that monitoring temperatures while playing in windowed mode helped me keep things in check. Aim to keep your CPU between 75-80°C, and make sure your GPU isn't overheating either.
As someone rocking a similar setup, I can say I rarely experience CPU bottlenecks, even in demanding games at 1440p with high refresh rates. Just ensure your CPU use doesn’t drag GPU usage below 90-95%. If everything is performing well, you’re in a good spot!
Start by adjusting your graphics settings to find a balance that meets your performance expectations. Once you've done that, stop stressing over the term 'bottleneck'—you have a solid CPU and GPU combo, so just enable higher settings until frames dip below your desired rate, then back off a bit if needed.
I get what you mean; it's hard not to keep an eye on CPU usage creeping past 40%. It might just be your nature to worry about it!