Why is my high-end PC struggling with game performance?
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TechSavvyNinja89
I recently built a high-end gaming PC with an RTX 5080, an Intel Core i9 processor, and 32GB of RAM. Unfortunately, I'm getting only 15-30 FPS and facing constant audio and video stutters across almost all games. I've tried reinstalling Windows, but the performance didn't improve. I've also checked and secured all cables, and my GPU temperature stays below 65°C. What could be causing these issues, and how can I fix them?
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Make sure you've completely wiped everything when you reinstalled Windows, and update all your drivers directly from the motherboard’s site as well as Nvidia's. Also, there might be a power setting that's forcing your system to use onboard graphics—check your BIOS settings.
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If everything's connected properly, but the stuttering persists even at lower settings, it's worth considering that one of your RAM sticks might be faulty. Have you checked if both are working fine?
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It sounds like you might just need to provide a bit more context here, like which games you’re playing, what settings you're on, and your resolution. If it's Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with all settings maxed out, that’s pretty demanding, even for a high-end rig. Are you really using the processor's integrated graphics, or is everything plugged into the GPU? Take a look at your system usage while gaming too.
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Seems like you might be using the integrated graphics instead of your dedicated GPU. Check in GeForce Experience to see if your system is recognizing the GPU correctly. And don’t forget, just having an i9 doesn’t guarantee performance; there are many variations.
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First off, double-check that your display cable is connected to the GPU and not the motherboard’s ports for integrated graphics. That’s a common mistake. Also, try using DDU to completely uninstall and then reinstall your graphics drivers. That might help things out a bit!
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