Hey everyone, I've got an issue with my new computer setup. I ordered the parts, had it assembled, and overall it runs fine, but when I try to play games, the performance is pretty terrible—images stutter and it's like I'm only getting 12 frames per second. This lag only occurs during gaming. I've made sure to set my monitor to 100 Hz and have checked the frame rates in-game. I think it might be a hardware problem and I might need to send it back under warranty. Here's a list of my current components. Could any of these be causing the lag?
- **Memory:** GOODRAM 64GB (2x32GB) 6000MHz CL30 IRDM RGB
- **CPU Cooler:** Silver Monkey X SNOWY BLACKOUT 360 3x120 mm
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850 GAMING X WIFI 6E
- **Graphics Card:** INNO3D GeForce RTX 5080 X3 OC 16GB GDDR7 DLSS 4
- **Power Supply:** MSI A850GL II 850 W 80 Plus Gold ATX 3.1
- **Storage:** Lexar 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe NM790
- **Cooling:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 2x120 mm
- **Processor:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **Case:** ENDORFY Arx 700 Air
- **Monitor:** iiyama G-Master G2745QSU-B2 Black Hawk
3 Answers
Also, don't forget to update your Nvidia GPU drivers. Sometimes older drivers can limit performance. Check the Nvidia Control Panel for settings that may be restricting your graphics performance. Set in-game graphics settings lower and enable DLSS if available, that could help smooth things out!
I sampled the lowest settings on Half Life 2, and it was still rough. Definitely seems like something is off!
First things first, check where your monitor is plugged in. Make sure the HDMI cable is plugged directly into your graphics card, not the motherboard. If it's going into the motherboard, you'll be using the integrated graphics which are much slower! It's a common mistake, especially for new builders.
Absolutely! Confirm that monitor cables are connected to the GPU. Look for two connections on the back—one for the motherboard and one for the graphics card. The one for the GPU is usually on the bottom. Plug your monitor into that one to get the proper performance you paid for!
Yeah, if those tips don't help, you might want to check if there's a deeper hardware issue.