F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking A new model from ASUS, specifically the 3080 TUF OC, is getting a lot of attention for how it handles its job.

A new model from ASUS, specifically the 3080 TUF OC, is getting a lot of attention for how it handles its job.

A new model from ASUS, specifically the 3080 TUF OC, is getting a lot of attention for how it handles its job.

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ExodusMC
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10-14-2026, 04:28 PM
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I recently bought my new graphics card, and in Warzone specifically, I notice my GPU rarely goes over 80%. Usually, it sits between 50% and 70%. My frame rates can range from 150 to 230 depending on the area I'm in. I play at low settings with an 1080p resolution. My specs are: Asus TUF gaming Z490-Plus, Corsair TX750M 750W power supply, Intel i9 10900 CPU, and a liquid cooler (set to performance mode in the BIOS). I also have an Asus 3080 TUF with 32 GB of RAM running at 3200 MHz with XMP-1 enabled. About two days ago, I found this guy on YouTube who runs about 200 FPS in all areas while playing at low settings on 1080p. His GPU usage stays around 70% or higher.

I noticed that his card never drops below 70%, actually hovering between 80% and 100%. I checked the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq65rrwm...chImperium Is there something he might have done to his GPU compared to mine that could be a reason for this? I don't want to try anything "hardcore" or risky. I just want to know if there is a safe thing I can do to bump up the card slightly more. I've actually seen many people on Reddit complain about similar issues with their GPUs. If that's the case, thanks in advance!
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ExodusMC
10-14-2026, 04:28 PM #1

I recently bought my new graphics card, and in Warzone specifically, I notice my GPU rarely goes over 80%. Usually, it sits between 50% and 70%. My frame rates can range from 150 to 230 depending on the area I'm in. I play at low settings with an 1080p resolution. My specs are: Asus TUF gaming Z490-Plus, Corsair TX750M 750W power supply, Intel i9 10900 CPU, and a liquid cooler (set to performance mode in the BIOS). I also have an Asus 3080 TUF with 32 GB of RAM running at 3200 MHz with XMP-1 enabled. About two days ago, I found this guy on YouTube who runs about 200 FPS in all areas while playing at low settings on 1080p. His GPU usage stays around 70% or higher.

I noticed that his card never drops below 70%, actually hovering between 80% and 100%. I checked the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq65rrwm...chImperium Is there something he might have done to his GPU compared to mine that could be a reason for this? I don't want to try anything "hardcore" or risky. I just want to know if there is a safe thing I can do to bump up the card slightly more. I've actually seen many people on Reddit complain about similar issues with their GPUs. If that's the case, thanks in advance!

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kumamachacha
Junior Member
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10-16-2026, 09:32 AM
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Is there something he might have done to his GPU that's different from mine? There are too many things that could explain it. I don't even care about worrying about it. My RAM is faster, the cooler works better with my 10900 and 10900K cards for exclusive Thermal Velocity Boost, which gives higher boost clocks. Plus there might be unknown settings on the Nvidia Control Panel or other software installed or not installed that affects things. Fewer apps means smoother PC operation. Drivers are important too - the cooler running the GPU makes the average boost clock go up, even if power limits play a part anyway. The game is stored on an SSD and the internet connection was pretty good, staying under 100ms. And so on... At 1080p low, the CPU and RAM frequency make a difference, as well as whatever other...
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kumamachacha
10-16-2026, 09:32 AM #2

Is there something he might have done to his GPU that's different from mine? There are too many things that could explain it. I don't even care about worrying about it. My RAM is faster, the cooler works better with my 10900 and 10900K cards for exclusive Thermal Velocity Boost, which gives higher boost clocks. Plus there might be unknown settings on the Nvidia Control Panel or other software installed or not installed that affects things. Fewer apps means smoother PC operation. Drivers are important too - the cooler running the GPU makes the average boost clock go up, even if power limits play a part anyway. The game is stored on an SSD and the internet connection was pretty good, staying under 100ms. And so on... At 1080p low, the CPU and RAM frequency make a difference, as well as whatever other...

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Zerstouerneun
Member
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10-16-2026, 10:56 AM
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What is the temperature of the cpu or gpu while playing, how much memory (ram) are we using, and what is our disk space (ssd) status?
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Zerstouerneun
10-16-2026, 10:56 AM #3

What is the temperature of the cpu or gpu while playing, how much memory (ram) are we using, and what is our disk space (ssd) status?

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timamati
Junior Member
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10-16-2026, 02:50 PM
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CPU and GPU temperatures stay steady at about 60 to 65 degrees Celsius while gaming. That means they are all good. The system uses roughly half of the power as before. You could see it go up a bit, but usually it stays right there. RAM is fine too. How do I check how much space is on my SSD? What about when using Rivatuner?
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timamati
10-16-2026, 02:50 PM #4

CPU and GPU temperatures stay steady at about 60 to 65 degrees Celsius while gaming. That means they are all good. The system uses roughly half of the power as before. You could see it go up a bit, but usually it stays right there. RAM is fine too. How do I check how much space is on my SSD? What about when using Rivatuner?