Hey everyone! I'm really having a tough time with the gaming PC I built back in 2020. When I saved up for this upgrade, I thought it would be a big step up from my old rig, but I'm feeling really let down. I'm pretty clueless about computer parts and assembly, and I need your help.
Right from the start, my new setup started performing worse than my older and less powerful machine. I played Battlefield 6 recently during its beta and was only getting around 60 fps on the lowest settings - it felt like I was back on a console! My current specs are:
- **GPU**: ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 TUF GAMING 10GB GDDR6X
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 4.6Ghz 12-Core
- **RAM**: 32GB (4x8GB) G.SKILL TRIDENT Z NEO ARGB 3600Mhz
- **Motherboard**: ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS GAMING
- **Cooler**: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB
- **Power Supply**: Cooler Master MWE 750W 80+ Gold
- **Main SSD**: Corsair MP600 500GB NVMe
- **HDD**: Seagate Barracuda 2TB SATA3
I've looked into possible fixes and seen suggestions about needing to replace my motherboard and RAM for compatibility issues. Any thoughts or advice on how to solve my performance problems? I'm tired of playing with such low fps and would really like to enjoy my games without the frustration. Thanks for taking the time to read this!
3 Answers
It sounds like you're feeling pretty frustrated! Have you tried a clean installation of Windows and updated all your drivers? Sometimes that can help with performance. Also, make sure key games are installed on your SSD to take advantage of faster load times. Give that a shot and see if it makes a difference!
I think part of the issue might be the RAM settings. Have you checked if your RAM is running at its rated speed in the BIOS? Sometimes it runs slower than intended, which can definitely impact performance. Also, how's the cooling? If the CPU is overheating, it can throttle performance too. Those things might be worth checking out.
Honestly, that 75% bottleneck sounds way off. Your components are solid, and they should be capable of handling most games, especially at 1080p. Have you tried monitoring the temperatures while gaming? If your cooler isn't doing its job, that could be causing your issues. And keep in mind, beta versions of games can often perform poorly.
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