I recently built my first PC featuring a 5070 graphics card and a 9600x processor. I'm curious about the level of performance I should anticipate from it. I've only been learning about PCs for about a month, and so far I've successfully installed Windows and my drivers. However, I'm experiencing inconsistent FPS in games—like Fortnite where it fluctuates between 400 and 120 FPS—and I also face occasional crashes. Any insights on how to gauge the performance and potential issues?
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To tackle the performance question, definitely run a benchmark program. You'll get a solid idea of what your hardware can achieve. For the crashes, brace yourself—it's a common issue when building PCs. Don't forget to check the event logs; they can point you in the right direction.
There's actually an Nvidia tool that displays stats like CPU/GPU utilization and FPS in the corner of your screen. This is a great way to baseline your performance. You can adjust settings while keeping an eye on those stats. The tool even dumps logs if you want to go deeper into diagnostics. I can't remember the exact name, but it's in the Nvidia app!
To truly understand your PC's capabilities, you should play some demanding games on high settings—like War Thunder or Red Dead Redemption 2, ideally with Ray Tracing on. Personally, I played War Thunder and Squad without DLSS, and it ran beautifully. You might need to choose if you want high FPS on ultra settings without Ray Tracing or a smoother experience with Ray Tracing at roughly 60-70 FPS. That’s what I get with my Ryzen 7 5700X!
Well, it can definitely turn on and off and run Word! Jokes aside, for actual performance testing, try running a benchmark tool to get a clearer picture of what your build can handle. As for the crashes, welcome to the world of PC building! Make sure to check the event logs for any clues on what might be causing those issues.
Haha! Gotta love how our PCs can do the basics, right? But seriously, checking logs is key! It can save you a lot of headaches.
That sounds super helpful! I’ll definitely check that out before diving into any heavy gaming.