I recently built my first PC and I'm facing issues running even basic games. Here are my specs: 32 GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM, MSI B650 Gaming Plus Wifi ATX motherboard, 850W 80+ Gold power supply, RYZEN 7 7800X3D CPU with a Peerless Assassin cooler, Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, and a 2TB Gen 4 Crucial SSD. Despite these decent specs, I'm struggling to run games like FFXV on low settings, and the Miles Morales game runs poorly while it works great on my Steam Deck. I've enabled performance boosts in BIOS and selected 1 EXPO, but I'm unsure where I went wrong. Can anyone help me identify potential issues?
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Make sure to update all your drivers, especially the AMD drivers for your GPU. Your RAM should be installed in slots 2 and 4 for dual channel, and remember to enable EXPO in the BIOS. Again, ensure your monitor is plugged into the graphics card, either via HDMI or DisplayPort.
What resolution are you trying to run your games at? Also, turning ray tracing on can really tax your system, especially with AMD’s implementation, which might be causing performance issues.
Sounds like you might have plugged your monitor into the motherboard instead of the GPU. This happened to me once when I was in a rush, and I spent weeks troubleshooting before realizing my mistake!
Haha, I totally did that once too! It can be frustrating when you think something is wrong with the build.
First off, make sure your monitor is connected to your GPU and not the motherboard. It's a common mistake that can lead to the issues you're experiencing. Also, double-check that all your cables are securely connected.
Exactly! That should be your first step in troubleshooting.
Most modern setups should still use the discrete GPU for outputs unless specified otherwise, so definitely check your monitor's connection.
Have you run any benchmarks to see how your CPU and GPU are performing? Check for thermal throttling and monitor usage and temps using Afterburner or Adrenaline. This can help identify if there's a bigger hardware issue at play.
Don't forget that EXPO is often referred to as XMP depending on the motherboard.