Hi everyone, I'm having a frustrating issue with my PC that I've faced since I bought it. Despite updating my monitor and motherboard drivers, I still can't run games like FIFA on low graphics or CS:GO at more than 60-70 FPS. I've checked the temperatures and everything seems fine. Here are my specs:
- Case: Antec nx270tg
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Gaming Z390
- CPU: Intel Core i5-9400
- Power Supply: Antec A400i
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200
- Storage: 480GB SSD NVME WD Green
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
- Power Supply Unit: Antec VP700p
It's really disheartening, and I'm starting to wonder if there's a bottleneck in my setup or if something else is going on. Any insights would be appreciated!
5 Answers
Honestly, that setup was closer to mid-range back in 2018. Your GPU isn’t that powerful, and the i5-9400 doesn’t offer multithreading, which means it could bottleneck performance. Plus, your SSD's not the best for speed either. Have you looked into RAM usage? If you have too many things running in the background, your 16GB might not be enough.
It sounds about right for FIFA but a bit off for CS2. Your CPU is dated, and while the RTX 3060 is decent, it’s more of an entry-level card these days. Just remember that gaming performance can really drop if there’s any background load or your storage is nearing full capacity. Make sure to monitor those aspects, too.
Yeah, I usually play at 1920x1080, but maybe I’ll try lowering the settings more.
You’ve got a mix of decent and dated components here. The i5-9400 and the SSD might be hampering the full potential of your RAM and GPU. If you're looking to upgrade, focus on a better CPU first, and maybe an SSD with better performance characteristics. That would give you a noticeable boost!
First off, I’d suggest making sure your monitor is connected to the GPU and not the motherboard. That's a common mistake. Also, just so you know, your specs aren't really high-end—your CPU and GPU are more mid-range at best. Check some benchmarks for the games you're playing to see the performance you should expect.
Thanks for your reply! Yes, my monitor is definitely connected to the GPU.
Just a heads up, your specs don’t qualify as high-end anymore. If a seller marketed it as such, they were mistaken. Have you checked your power settings in Windows? Sometimes that can impact your performance significantly. Also, check your RAM timings and ensure they're optimized in the BIOS.
I keep background programs to a minimum, but I’ll double-check that.