I recently upgraded my GPU from a 2080 Super to a 9070 XT, but I'm not seeing the results I hoped for. My setup includes a Ryzen 7 3700X, Asus X470-Pro motherboard, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 750W EVGA PSU. While Destiny 2 runs great at around 100 fps (even on max settings), I'm struggling with other titles. Fallout 76 dropped from 70-80 fps to only 45-55 fps without any settings changes, and Where Winds Meet is barely playable at 20-30 fps. I tried some troubleshooting like converting my Windows drive to GPT and using DDU to uninstall and reinstall drivers, but I'm still having issues. I'm also concerned since I bought the 9070 XT open box—could it be a fake? I've also read my motherboard has PCIe 3.0 ports, while the GPU uses PCIe 5.0—could that contribute to the problem?
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Try running benchmark tests to see if your GPU is drawing enough wattage. Check it with GPU-Z and tools like OCCT. If something looks off, you might need to consider returning it.
Updating your motherboard's BIOS could help. It may enable features like Resizable BAR and improve compatibility with your new GPU. Make sure to check those settings afterward!
I did update the BIOS but haven't turned those features on yet. I'll give that a shot!
It sounds like you've already done some solid troubleshooting. Use DDU to remove both Nvidia and AMD drivers completely and reboot between installs. This step is crucial to avoid leftover driver issues from your previous GPU.
I tried that already! I saw a slight improvement but nothing major.
First, double-check that your HDMI cable is connected to the RX 9070 XT and not the motherboard, just to be safe. I've made this mistake myself a few times!
I made sure it's plugged in properly. Totally relatable, though!
Also, have you fully removed the Nvidia drivers? Your PC might be struggling with leftover components and only optimizing for certain games.
Your Ryzen 7 3700X may be bottlenecking the performance, especially with a high-end GPU like the 9070 XT. If the CPU is maxing out while gaming, it would limit performance. You might want to consider an upgrade down the line.
That makes sense! I figured as much, but I didn't expect such a drop in performance.
That's a good idea! I'll check that out.