Do you believe your computer is running slowly?
Do you believe your computer is running slowly?
Hi there! Hope you're alright!
I have a 3600 + 6700xt setup with 16gb of RAM running at 1080p.
Previously, I ran a 1650 super, but made some recent upgrades.
But I feel like I'm not getting the performance I expect. In games like Palia with medium settings, I see around 60fps but experience some drops. The same goes for Warframe, which are the two games I've been playing most recently. I've also tried TESO and Guild Wars 2, and I'm getting similar or worse results compared to the older models.
Last week something unusual happened—my CPU hit 100% with no clear reason. I was doing what I normally do, playing while watching something on my second monitor. So far that problem seems fixed (don't ask how, I really don't know), but it made me reflect on my performance.
I don't push my PC to the point where the CPU needs 100% often, and I don't play many games that stress the GPU too much. The most I do is streaming with OBS, Illustrator, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve. The latest modern game I tried was Dragons Dogma 2, and even though it has known performance issues, now I think my setup might also be limiting the experience.
I was thinking about upgrading my RAM to 32gb, but this also made me reconsider my CPU. I don't want to spend a lot of money right now, honestly—I can't even.
Any suggestions? I really need some help with this, please!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I previously ran a 1650 super and made some recent upgrades. After the upgrade, did you run DDU to eliminate all GPU drivers (Intel, AMD, Nvidia) in Safe Mode, then manually install the newest driver using an elevated command—such as right-clicking the installer and selecting Run as Administrator? When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's standard to provide your full system specifications. Please list them clearly: CPU, CPU cooler, motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, power supply, chassis, operating system, monitor, including the age of the PSU along with its make and model, BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
Hi there! Thanks for your message!
Here are the details of my equipment.
Processor: Ryzen 5 3600
Cooler: Stock
Motherboard: Asrock B450 Steel Legend / BIOS version: P8.01
Memory: Corsair LPX 2x16GB DDR4 3000MHz (XMP supported)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB M.2 (OS) / WD SATA 1TB HDD 7200rpm / Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD / I also have another 120GB SATA SSD but can't recall the model
Graphics Card: XFX RX 6700XT Merc 319
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 80+ GOLD (purchased in 2016)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21
Operating System: Windows 11
Display: AOC 1080p w/HDMI & Samsung 1080p w/Display Port
Yes, I removed the old GPU driver using DDU and installed the new ones myself.
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