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Check your system performance and identify any limitations.

Check your system performance and identify any limitations.

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Ness_polystar
Member
171
09-02-2017, 12:14 PM
#1
Hi, I'm checking if your CPU is limiting performance with your GPU setup. You're using a GTX 1070 and an i5-7400 running at 1440p at 144Hz.
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Ness_polystar
09-02-2017, 12:14 PM #1

Hi, I'm checking if your CPU is limiting performance with your GPU setup. You're using a GTX 1070 and an i5-7400 running at 1440p at 144Hz.

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JoshuaMca
Junior Member
34
09-02-2017, 12:51 PM
#2
Many recent releases wouldn't fit well on the i5-7400. Would you have dual RAM settings or only one? This affects performance significantly. What types of games do you usually play?
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JoshuaMca
09-02-2017, 12:51 PM #2

Many recent releases wouldn't fit well on the i5-7400. Would you have dual RAM settings or only one? This affects performance significantly. What types of games do you usually play?

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blackopsma0606
Junior Member
32
09-04-2017, 03:46 AM
#3
That depends on the Games you play. Not all new Games take advantage of all cores or threads. We need some Data to tell if you have a Bottleneck or not. Bottlenecks get hyped up more often than necessary.
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blackopsma0606
09-04-2017, 03:46 AM #3

That depends on the Games you play. Not all new Games take advantage of all cores or threads. We need some Data to tell if you have a Bottleneck or not. Bottlenecks get hyped up more often than necessary.

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Zephyrinius
Member
173
09-09-2017, 01:58 AM
#4
Each device contains a limitation in some area.
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Zephyrinius
09-09-2017, 01:58 AM #4

Each device contains a limitation in some area.

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Bestcrafter02
Junior Member
2
09-09-2017, 05:00 AM
#5
It's simple to configure an OSD using GPU and CPU resources. The details are hard to share because they vary based on game settings and other factors.
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Bestcrafter02
09-09-2017, 05:00 AM #5

It's simple to configure an OSD using GPU and CPU resources. The details are hard to share because they vary based on game settings and other factors.

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_ErikThePanda_
Posting Freak
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09-09-2017, 08:36 AM
#6
Your device needs a limitation to work properly. Without it, performance would match that of the most powerful supercomputers. Whether it's the processor, graphics card, memory, or storage, the details are unclear. However, with what you currently have, your processor shouldn't be the limiting factor. I recommend testing the drive or memory to confirm. Some users have weaker CPUs but similar graphics and still avoid bottlenecks. You might also use "Activity Monitor" to check CPU usage for a clearer picture.
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_ErikThePanda_
09-09-2017, 08:36 AM #6

Your device needs a limitation to work properly. Without it, performance would match that of the most powerful supercomputers. Whether it's the processor, graphics card, memory, or storage, the details are unclear. However, with what you currently have, your processor shouldn't be the limiting factor. I recommend testing the drive or memory to confirm. Some users have weaker CPUs but similar graphics and still avoid bottlenecks. You might also use "Activity Monitor" to check CPU usage for a clearer picture.

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MegaDisco
Senior Member
352
09-09-2017, 11:12 AM
#7
No, I didn't read the rest of the post.
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MegaDisco
09-09-2017, 11:12 AM #7

No, I didn't read the rest of the post.

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Pat_doesMC
Member
65
09-10-2017, 01:53 PM
#8
Certainly, it’s important to note that every PC faces a limitation somewhere. These bottlenecks are tied to hardware and emerge when a process demands more than the system can handle at its peak. In gaming, we commonly encounter GPU or CPU constraints, both of which lower frame rates unexpectedly. Sometimes the GPU struggles to render frames quickly enough, while other times the CPU fails to transfer data efficiently. These scenarios are rare and usually limited to specific game moments or sections. Bottlenecks aren’t as intimidating as they seem; they mainly reflect a balance between performance and cost. Having a marginally better GPU than necessary isn’t inherently bad unless you’re obsessed with perfection. It’s acceptable to combine newer GPUs with older CPUs, though the decision rests with the user. Occasionally, a less powerful GPU paired with a CPU works just fine—especially when silence is needed or when settings must be adjusted. As long as the experience meets expectations and the investment didn’t cause financial strain, everything remains satisfactory.
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Pat_doesMC
09-10-2017, 01:53 PM #8

Certainly, it’s important to note that every PC faces a limitation somewhere. These bottlenecks are tied to hardware and emerge when a process demands more than the system can handle at its peak. In gaming, we commonly encounter GPU or CPU constraints, both of which lower frame rates unexpectedly. Sometimes the GPU struggles to render frames quickly enough, while other times the CPU fails to transfer data efficiently. These scenarios are rare and usually limited to specific game moments or sections. Bottlenecks aren’t as intimidating as they seem; they mainly reflect a balance between performance and cost. Having a marginally better GPU than necessary isn’t inherently bad unless you’re obsessed with perfection. It’s acceptable to combine newer GPUs with older CPUs, though the decision rests with the user. Occasionally, a less powerful GPU paired with a CPU works just fine—especially when silence is needed or when settings must be adjusted. As long as the experience meets expectations and the investment didn’t cause financial strain, everything remains satisfactory.

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viktorlegend
Junior Member
35
09-11-2017, 10:07 PM
#9
Search for "battleneck calclulator" to reach a page with the tool at https://pc-builds.com/calculator/ or simply follow the provided link.
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viktorlegend
09-11-2017, 10:07 PM #9

Search for "battleneck calclulator" to reach a page with the tool at https://pc-builds.com/calculator/ or simply follow the provided link.

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Jontez
Member
54
09-13-2017, 07:42 PM
#10
I favor searching online for comparisons. Those links you shared are often criticized here—they represent just one viewpoint. When you collect enough data from different sources, some more trustworthy than others, you can form a clearer picture about possible issues or not. I mean potential because it’s only confirmed once it shows up in your work and affects your experience.
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Jontez
09-13-2017, 07:42 PM #10

I favor searching online for comparisons. Those links you shared are often criticized here—they represent just one viewpoint. When you collect enough data from different sources, some more trustworthy than others, you can form a clearer picture about possible issues or not. I mean potential because it’s only confirmed once it shows up in your work and affects your experience.

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