Fixed computer after a hardware update, but performance is subpar.
Fixed computer after a hardware update, but performance is subpar.
Hello,
Recently, I’ve refreshed my computer hardware with the hope of achieving significantly higher frame rates. However, my performance isn't meeting my expectations.
I primarily play Fortnite and am currently averaging around 130 frames per second, despite desiring a stable 200-240 fps experience on my monitor. I stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring someone with comparable hardware who attempted overclocking, but this only resulted in an incremental gain of approximately 10% or 5 fps. He consistently achieved frame rates between 300 and 400. I am playing on low settings with an epic view.
Any assistance in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Here are my system specifications:
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3700X
RAM: 16GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. X570 AORUS ELITE (AM4) – 35 °C
Graphics: DELL AW2518HF (1920x1080@240Hz), Optix MAG24C (1920x1080@144Hz)
GPU: 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (MSI) – 44 °C
Storage: 931GB SAMSUNG HD103SJ (SATA), 223GB KINGSTON SA400S37240G (SATA-2 (SSD)) – 34 °C
THE VIDEO:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-sTEJbf...7HcmschTXb
A complete reinstallation won't necessarily eliminate everything, and I’m uncertain if it will completely remove all installed software. It might be beneficial to test this approach. However, I strongly advise backing up any critical data onto a separate drive beforehand – especially if that drive is connected to your computer. To prevent any potential interference, disconnect the secondary drive before initiating the reset or reinstall process.
Further details regarding this topic can be found at: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help...-reinstall
My system specifications:
Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600 running at 3.40 GHz utilizing Sandy Bridge 32nm technology
Memory: 24.0GB of Dual-Channel DDR3 RAM operating at 665MHz
Motherboard: ASRock H67M-GE (CPU Socket)
Graphics Card: Optix MAG24C with a resolution of 1920x1080 at 60Hz, featuring 6 GB of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (MSI)
Certainly, they most likely replaced all the components. Windows can be peculiar, despite Microsoft’s claim that motherboard changes are acceptable, most users will encounter problems if they attempt this. A complete reinstallation of Windows is generally necessary when a motherboard is switched, so it’s important to back up any data beforehand.
Absolutely, any software installed on the primary Windows partition will be deleted.
Windows 10 offers a “Restore” option which might allow you to retain your files, though I’m not certain if this adequately addresses any possible problems.
Reinstalling Windows is necessary due to disagreements between older chipset and other hardware drivers with new components, leading to performance problems. Following a fresh Windows installation, you should download and install the following motherboard drivers from this link: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/...er-chipset. You’ll primarily need the Audio, Chipset, and LAN drivers. If your storage is configured in RAID, you’ll also want to install those drivers as well. After that, navigate to https://www.geforce.com/drivers to obtain your graphics card driver.
This step is only relevant if Windows wasn’t reinstalled when transitioning from the i7-2600 to the Ryzen 3700, which I believe your computer repair shop failed to perform.