I built my PC a couple of years ago, and I've been learning more about how things work since then. Unfortunately, I've noticed that my performance isn't where it should be according to what I've seen online. I should be hitting 120 FPS consistently in Fortnite and 60 FPS in Call of Duty, but that's not happening. My specs include a Ryzen 5 5600G, RX 6600 XT, 32GB 3200MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
I usually have my drivers set to auto-update since I'm not very knowledgeable about them, so if that's the issue, I'd appreciate any guidance on fixing it. While I know my setup isn't top-tier, it should still run games like Fortnite at 1080-1440p fairly smoothly. However, I'm struggling with frame rates—Fortnite averages around 60 FPS with noticeable choppiness, Warzone sits at about 50 FPS, and Elden Ring is nearly unplayable. Some other games like Dead by Daylight, GTA V Enhanced, and Warframe run well, though. My goal is to consistently game at medium to high settings in Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Elden Ring at 1080p.
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Lastly, if you're really struggling, keep an eye on whether your CPU is bottlenecking your performance during gaming sessions. Sometimes, just optimizing a few settings can elevate your experience.
Another useful tool is Process Lasso. It's great for optimizing how your PC handles games, especially if they aren't well-optimized for Ryzen CPUs. Just check it out and see if it helps with your performance issues. It's a game-changer for me!
First, make sure you're plugging your monitor into the graphics card, not the motherboard! This is a common mistake that can lead to poor performance. Once that's sorted, check if your screen's refresh rate is set to the maximum your monitor supports; this can have a significant impact on your gaming experience.
You might also want to tweak some in-game settings. Reducing lighting quality to medium or turning off features like Lumen RT can help a lot. Remember, 1440p has significantly more pixels than 1080p, so even minor tweaks can make a difference. I experienced similar issues with my 3060, and adjusting settings improved gameplay a ton.
Yeah, I had that issue before too. Just double-checking the connections can really help.