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Hello, I’m facing serious graphics and performance problems with my latest high-end PC build. This is my fourth system, so I should know what I’m dealing with. I’ve tested various fixes online, but nothing has resolved the issue. I’ve started this thread to share my experience. Below are my specifications:
- Case: Supremes Meshilicious (using included 90° PCIe 3.0 riser cable and angled HDMI)
- Motherboard: ROG Strix B760-I gaming Wi-Fi
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K
- 15th Gen Core Raptor Lake, 14-core processor
- RAM: CORSAIR RM750e (32GB, 288-pin DDR5 6000MHz)
- Storage: SAMSUNG 980 Pro M.2 2280, 1TB
- GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Ti EAGLE OC 12G
- OS: Windows 11 Pro (licensed), no antivirus except Windows Defender
- All components purchased from Newegg
Despite everything being genuine, I’m seeing extremely low frame rates in benchmarks and games. My benchmark FPS hovers around 9, while CPU tests show 70–130 FPS. In games like Siege, I max out at about 30 FPS on the minimum setting. When booting from shutdown, the PC freezes, shows green lines, then restarts fine. The GPU sensors display default speeds and power usage, but no activity in most apps except the task manager.
I’ve tried changing power settings via NVIDIA Control Panel, Overdrive, and registry tweaks, but nothing helps. The only consistent reading is temperature, which fluctuates slightly depending on software. I’m hoping this is related to the boot process or GPU configuration.
I’m only a few weeks away from needing to return the device, so any advice to get this fixed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support.
The 4070 ti uses PCI 4.0/5.0, while the riser supports PCI 3.0. They work together, though PCI 3.0 performs less efficiently.
PCIe 3.0 x16 can fully power this card at high speeds. Riser issues remain an issue. The GPU-Z shows what’s listed under the Bus Interface, and clicking the question mark followed by Start Render test reveals further details.
The 4070ti isn't a PCIe 3.0 card; the problem stems from using a Gen 3.0 riser cable. The optimal solution is to swap it with a Gen 4.0 riser cable. You might also configure your system's BIOS to restrict PCIe generation to Gen 3.0 only, avoiding auto or higher versions. Alternatively, avoid the riser cable entirely and connect directly to the motherboard.
I originally intended to use a 4.0 riser, but it's been delayed and should arrive tomorrow. I'll install it then. The case doesn't allow connecting the GPU straight to the motherboard. I plan to adjust that setting temporarily to test compatibility.
I'm currently at work, though I think it mentioned something about X16. I'll look into it this evening.
Updated the BIOS to PCIe 3.0 instead of auto, but the bus interface now displays PCIe x16 4.0 at x16 1.1. When I run the render test, it becomes very choppy despite no changes, and the FPS problem persists. In HWMonitor, the read and write throughput readings are showing zero values with a maximum of 16MB for read and 9MB for write in the highest categories. Edited April 4, 2023 by CYBRZZZ
When the render test continues showing 1.1 after updating drivers and OS, replace the riser if possible. This problem usually comes from the riser itself.