I recently bought a new PC that should have great performance, but I'm experiencing significant lag even when performing simple tasks like opening a web browser or changing settings. Here are the specs:
- Processor: i7-14700
- Graphics Card: RTX 5060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2 sticks)
- Storage: 1TB SSD
Additionally, I'm surprised that it's running GTA 5 at only around 20 FPS, especially since I've had a laptop with lower specs that managed to run it smoothly. Can anyone help me troubleshoot these issues?
4 Answers
With those specs, it's unusual to have performance issues. Is your PC new or used? If it's second-hand, was it factory reset?
Try opening Task Manager and check the Performance tab; see what your CPU speed is and how much RAM is being used. If CPU, RAM, or disk utilization is hitting 100%, there could be a background process slowing you down. You might want to look at uninstalling unnecessary programs, especially if it's a prebuilt system with bloatware.
Definitely look into those widgets. If they're not essential, ending them might help! Also, check if Discord is causing any issues since you mentioned it.
You might want to optimize your PC a bit. There are often programs that run in the background that aren't necessary. By optimizing, you could free up resources and improve performance. Check out how to disable startup programs and clean up your system.
How do I go about optimizing my PC?
Make sure your HDMI cable is plugged directly into the GPU, not the motherboard. That way, you can fully utilize your graphics card's capabilities!
Yes, the HDMI is connected to the GPU.
It sounds like something's off since your specs are pretty solid. First, can you check how many RAM sticks you have? Also, what resolution and settings are you using for your games?
The 16GB are in 2 sticks, and I'm using the recommended resolution of 1920 x 1080.
The PC is new, and the CPU runs mostly between 3GHz and 5GHz. I see about 15.7GB of RAM showing up at 3200 MT/S, and sometimes CPU usage spikes to 100%, especially with a group of tasks called widgets. Should I end those tasks?