Following the swap of a faulty power supply unit and motherboard, gameplay is experiencing performance issues.
Following the swap of a faulty power supply unit and motherboard, gameplay is experiencing performance issues.
Previously, my power supply unit failed catastrophically and was completely destroyed. I subsequently installed an EVGA 500B, but it arrived damaged and wouldn't initiate startup of my computer. Following this, I returned the EVGA unit and obtained a Corsair VS650, replacing my original motherboard with a MSI 970 model. Now that all these components are in place, my PC successfully boots without experiencing any crashes or errors. However, my games—such as Dark Souls and Overwatch—exhibit fluctuating frame rates ranging from 15 to 45 fps. I’ve conducted performance testing, revealing stable temperatures (50-60°C), a CPU utilization of approximately 45%, and consistently shifting GPU usage between 0% and 100%.
Specifications:
MSI 970 Motherboard
MSI RX470 Graphics Card
AMD FX-6300 Processor
Corsair VS600 Power Supply
8GB DDR4 RAM
Benchmarking Results:
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(GPU Usage)
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hang-the-9 :
After installing the new motherboard, did you perform a fresh Windows installation? If not, please do so and reevaluate the situation.
Note that your system uses DDR3 memory, not DDR4 – this motherboard and CPU are compatible with DDR3.
I acquired a novel graphics card and an SSD through a friend, and completed a clean Windows install, yet there’s been no noticeable difference. Following my power supply failure, the only components potentially impacted were my central processing unit and random-access memory, and I'm contemplating sending it to Canada Computers for evaluation. Is it a hardware malfunction or should I continue troubleshooting?
If you initiated a complete Windows setup, the most likely cause is a hardware issue. The key is to identify the specific faulty component – essentially anything that remained unchanged.
Regarding the Hang-the-9 issue:
Did you perform a fresh Windows installation after swapping out the motherboard? If not, please do so and reevaluate the situation.
Also, note that your system uses DDR3 memory – not DDR4, as compatible with that particular motherboard and processor.
I recently acquired a new graphics card and an SSD from a friend, and I conducted a clean Windows installation; however, it hasn’t resolved any issues. Following my power supply failure, the only components potentially impacted were my CPU and RAM, leading me to contemplate sending the PC to Canada Computers for diagnostics. Should I investigate a hardware malfunction or continue troubleshooting?
hang-the-9 :
After installing the new motherboard, did you perform a fresh installation of Windows? If not, please do so and reevaluate the situation.
Also, your system utilizes DDR3 memory; the motherboard and CPU are compatible with that standard, not DDR4.
I acquired a novel graphics card and an SSD from a friend, yet I conducted a clean Windows install without any noticeable difference. Following my power supply failure, the only components potentially impacted were my central processing unit and random access memory, and I’m contemplating sending it to Canada Computers for assessment. Is it likely a hardware malfunction, or should I continue troubleshooting?
If you completed a clean Windows installation, the issue almost certainly stems from a hardware defect. The key is identifying the faulty component – essentially, anything remaining unchanged.