I built two identical PCs, one for myself and one for my husband, but they perform very differently. My PC runs smoothly at around 150 FPS in games, while his barely hits 100 FPS, especially in demanding games like Fallout 76 where I'm getting 150-170 FPS on Ultra settings, and he's struggling at about 30 FPS. We haven't overclocked anything; everything is stock except for his BIOS, which is fully updated compared to mine that I'm sticking with due to a previous issue. The only significant difference is our monitors — his is 2560x1440, while mine is 1920x1080. Could the monitor difference explain the drastic FPS drop? I'm open to any troubleshooting tips as I'm still learning about PC hardware and software, so don't hold back on suggestions, even if they seem obvious!
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Overheating could be an issue too. Make sure his PC isn't running too hot, especially under load. It's worth looking into. Also, have you checked your BIOS settings? Sometimes those can impact performance significantly.
Have you double-checked if they forgot to apply thermal paste on his CPU, or if one of his fans isn't functioning? Sometimes little things like that can lead to major performance drops.
Try matching both PCs to the same resolution while gaming — even if it’s not the native resolution on his monitor. That way, you can better compare performance. Don't forget to ensure that power settings on both systems are the same, as those can also affect FPS.
You might want to check your game settings first. Sometimes mismatched settings can lead to big performance differences. Also, verify if XMP is enabled and check the PCI-E slot speed. Tools like CPU-Z and HWinfo64 can help you with that. Also, keep an eye on temperature and clock speeds while gaming to make sure everything's running smoothly.
Check if his BIOS is updated and if ReBAR is enabled. That feature can really boost performance. Additionally, testing his PC with a 1920x1080 resolution would allow for a direct comparison with yours.
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