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Can you explain why your PC has low FPS despite having a good one?

Can you explain why your PC has low FPS despite having a good one?

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_xxtarget_xx
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08-03-2018, 03:32 PM
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I assumed upgrading from i5 9400f to i7 9700k would noticeably boost FPS, but the opposite happened. After installing a fresh Windows and running diagnostics, I still didn’t find any improvements. Here are my current specs.
I7 9700k OC 4.3ghz stable across all cores
GTX 1070 8GB Founders Edition
1TB HDD 500GB
16GB DDR4
450w Power Supply
Z390P Asus Motherboard
Cooler Master Evo Fan
Typical temperatures sit around 60°C for the CPU and 70°C for the GPU. I’ve tested every setting from low to high, but results remain unchanged. Can you assist?
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_xxtarget_xx
08-03-2018, 03:32 PM #1

I assumed upgrading from i5 9400f to i7 9700k would noticeably boost FPS, but the opposite happened. After installing a fresh Windows and running diagnostics, I still didn’t find any improvements. Here are my current specs.
I7 9700k OC 4.3ghz stable across all cores
GTX 1070 8GB Founders Edition
1TB HDD 500GB
16GB DDR4
450w Power Supply
Z390P Asus Motherboard
Cooler Master Evo Fan
Typical temperatures sit around 60°C for the CPU and 70°C for the GPU. I’ve tested every setting from low to high, but results remain unchanged. Can you assist?

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ivishadowivi
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08-04-2018, 12:27 AM
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Remove GPU Driver with DDU
Deinstall all processors via Device Manager and restart to BIOS:
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ivishadowivi
08-04-2018, 12:27 AM #2

Remove GPU Driver with DDU
Deinstall all processors via Device Manager and restart to BIOS:

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_Ninguem_
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08-04-2018, 08:12 AM
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Try these alternatives:
Remove GPU drivers via DDU, then enter BIOS settings:
Update motherboard BIOS to the newest version (download and extract, save files to USB, connect to rear USB port).
Install the most recent Intel chipset driver, restart.
Apply the newest Nvidia driver, then visit Windows Update, check for updates, and install them if necessary.
Complete all actions offline; download required files first (files mentioned above).
It’s usually wiser to uninstall existing processors before adding new ones.
Also consider upgrading your power supply—some games may experience lower FPS or stutters due to insufficient power. A 650W PSU is recommended (e.g., Corsair CV650 or RM650/x).
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_Ninguem_
08-04-2018, 08:12 AM #3

Try these alternatives:
Remove GPU drivers via DDU, then enter BIOS settings:
Update motherboard BIOS to the newest version (download and extract, save files to USB, connect to rear USB port).
Install the most recent Intel chipset driver, restart.
Apply the newest Nvidia driver, then visit Windows Update, check for updates, and install them if necessary.
Complete all actions offline; download required files first (files mentioned above).
It’s usually wiser to uninstall existing processors before adding new ones.
Also consider upgrading your power supply—some games may experience lower FPS or stutters due to insufficient power. A 650W PSU is recommended (e.g., Corsair CV650 or RM650/x).

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ninjan224
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08-04-2018, 08:27 AM
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Hi
Arnarn
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Welcome to the Forum
What diagnostics have you performed for your comparison?
At 4.3GHz the CPU isn’t overclocked, giving you a good margin to boost it, which could matter if you’re playing CPU-heavy games.
You can use benchmarks like Cinebench or Heaven, and your GTX 1070 can also be overclocked. MSI Afterburner and EVGA Precision are two tools that can help improve performance.
Here’s a guide for overclocking your GTX 1070:
NVIDIA GTX 1070 Overclocking Guide
Your Windows power plan should be adjusted to performance mode as well.
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ninjan224
08-04-2018, 08:27 AM #4

Hi
Arnarn
👍
Welcome to the Forum
What diagnostics have you performed for your comparison?
At 4.3GHz the CPU isn’t overclocked, giving you a good margin to boost it, which could matter if you’re playing CPU-heavy games.
You can use benchmarks like Cinebench or Heaven, and your GTX 1070 can also be overclocked. MSI Afterburner and EVGA Precision are two tools that can help improve performance.
Here’s a guide for overclocking your GTX 1070:
NVIDIA GTX 1070 Overclocking Guide
Your Windows power plan should be adjusted to performance mode as well.

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_LeaDaUnicorn
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08-04-2018, 09:46 AM
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Regrettably, the approach failed again with identical results.
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_LeaDaUnicorn
08-04-2018, 09:46 AM #5

Regrettably, the approach failed again with identical results.

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Fred10244
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08-05-2018, 04:20 PM
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Hello, thank you for the welcome. I've also tried clearing the CMOS, updating the BIOS, defragmenting hard drives, restarting, completely wiping Windows, and using default CPU settings... a lot of things.
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Fred10244
08-05-2018, 04:20 PM #6

Hello, thank you for the welcome. I've also tried clearing the CMOS, updating the BIOS, defragmenting hard drives, restarting, completely wiping Windows, and using default CPU settings... a lot of things.

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TheHammy
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08-23-2018, 11:46 AM
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if you have a friend who received a spare PSU rated between 550w and 650w, test them out and check if it improved performance.
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TheHammy
08-23-2018, 11:46 AM #7

if you have a friend who received a spare PSU rated between 550w and 650w, test them out and check if it improved performance.

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