Facing issues with modern games on a typical system?
Facing issues with modern games on a typical system?
I recently upgraded my PC around three years ago, installing an i5-9400f with a RTX 2060 Super and liquid cooling to improve performance. Lately I’ve noticed freezing in most games or high FPS stutters, making it hard to play titles like Warframe, GTA, Guild Wars 2, Valorant, Fortnite, and Cyberpunk. Here are my specs: CPU i5-9400f, GPU RTX 2060 Super, 2x16GB RAM at 3200MHz, PSU 650W with a liquid cooling kit running both CPU and GPU. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions.
Three years back isn't considered very recent for PC parts. You picked a relatively slow CPU without multithreading capabilities, which suggests your system might be limited in many games. Watercooling didn't add much value since it doesn't generate heat. You could either upgrade to a 9700K if you can find a good used price, though they're hard to come by, or adjust your setup for modern hardware for a modest extra cost (around $250 if you keep your DDR4 RAM).
Yes, running at 9400F with 1080p resolution is pushing performance limits. The simplest solution is to boost your RAM speed, though it won't resolve the core problem of 9th gen Intel's stuttering. The best upgrade would be switching to a higher socket like LGA1700 or AM4 using a Ryzen 5 5600.