I've been eagerly waiting to dive into the new Oblivion release since it launched. I got my hands on it just three minutes after it was available on Steam! I recently switched to a prebuilt PC, which I bought from someone on Facebook, since my Acer laptop wasn't cutting it. While this new rig has fantastic specs (listed below), I'm running into a ton of issues with Oblivion. It freezes when compiling shaders, hangs on load screens, and has problems when I'm trying to exit the sewers. Even though I'm hitting 80+ FPS, the game runs poorly. Strangely enough, it worked fine on my laptop despite its lower performance. I've tried various solutions and managed to progress a bit, but I'm still facing freezing and delays with menus. I'm contemplating returning the PC and ordering something from a reputable company like CyberPowerPC instead. Should I stick it out and see if a patch for Oblivion comes out soon, or would it be better to return this Facebook purchase while I still can? I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'd love to hear your thoughts! My PC specs are: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, 32GB RAM DDR5 6000MHz, Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus Wifi, Thermaltake Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler, AMD Radeon 7700XT 12GB GPU, Thermaltake Gold GF3 A3 850W PSU, and a KLEVV CRAS C910 1TB M.2 SSD Gen4.
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While your specs are decent, it does sound like a budget build, which might not give you the best performance in Oblivion. I’d recommend upgrading to at least a 7800XT if you can swing it for a better experience.
The good news is that your hardware should be fine. The stutters you’re experiencing are mostly due to Oblivion's optimization issues. There's a mod out there that tweaks engine settings and can help with the stuttering, but you'll need to look it up as I don’t have the link on hand.
I've had a rough time with Oblivion Remastered too! It feels like it's barely playable without a high-end system. If you notice even a 5090 struggling to hold 60 FPS, that's pretty telling! Your PC seems fine, but you might want to check out modding options to optimize your experience. I personally found some tweaks that really improved my gameplay.
Honestly, play a few different games to see how your setup performs with them. You don't have to be stuck on Oblivion if you're running into too many issues with it.
Your hardware looks solid, but Oblivion is known for being poorly optimized. Before worrying about any potential issues with your new PC, try running some benchmarking software like 3DMark Timespy to check the performance. Also, make sure your GPU drivers are up to date from AMD's website. That could make a big difference!
Given your specs, it seems like your PC should handle the game well. Here are some tips to troubleshoot:
- Double-check that your monitor is connected to the GPU and not the motherboard.
- Ensure you have the latest GPU driver installed; consider using DDU to clean out any old drivers before installing the new one.
- Monitor the temps during gameplay—if your CPU is throttling due to overheating, that could explain the stutters.
- Check CPU and GPU usage while playing; if one is maxing out, that could be a clue.
- Try reseating your RAM and running an SSD health check with CrystalDiskInfo to rule out hardware problems.
Absolutely! I recommend trying Ultimate Engine Tweaks for Oblivion Remastered available on Nexus Mods. It's an easy ini file adjustment and it worked wonders for me on a 3080 setup!