I recently upgraded my Legion T5 PC, originally equipped with 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, an RTX 3060, and an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. Now, I've bumped up the RAM to 32GB, added a larger 1TB SSD, upgraded to an RTX 5070, and moved to an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. While it usually performs well for everyday tasks, it tends to lag during office design renderings. I feel like there's a limit holding it back from peak performance, but I'm not super knowledgeable about diagnosing PC issues. Could someone help me identify the possible bottlenecks? Is it just outdated hardware? Since I maxed out the CPU capabilities on the AM4 socket, I'm unsure how to assess my system's performance issues. For reference, I'm running Windows 11 Home with the following specs and details: 32GB RAM, various storage info, and a Ryzen 9 processor. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like a solid setup! First off, have you tried installing HWinfo? It can help you monitor your system temperatures and usage during those resource-heavy tasks. Overheating components can definitely lead to sluggish performance.
You mentioned it doesn’t run at 100%. How are you measuring this? Sometimes, it helps to identify if it’s the CPU or GPU struggling during those tasks. Also, what design software are you using? That could be a factor too.
I’m using some CAD software, and I think it’s the CPU that's the issue, but I’m still figuring it out.
Make sure your Windows power settings are set to High Performance. Also, in the NVIDIA control panel, set the Power Management Mode to 'Prefer Maximum Performance.' Those adjustments can make a significant difference in rendering tasks. Additionally, consider using a second SSD for your rendering files to avoid hitting IOPS limits on your primary drive, especially if it's an older model.
I’ll look into that! I think I might need another SSD to help with file management.
Good point! I’ve noticed my CPU temperature getting pretty high under load. I’ll check that out!