FPS is extremely low in almost all games I test, even with top-tier hardware.
FPS is extremely low in almost all games I test, even with top-tier hardware.
Details: Graphics card is RTX 3070 Ti, processor Ryzen 9 3900x at 4.2 GHz, power supply EVGA Supernova 750W Gold, motherboard TuF X-570 Plus, Wi-Fi included. RAM is GSkill 16 GB at 3600 MHz dual channel, SSD QVO 870 1TB, display supports 1080p. Performance issues reported: frequent lag, frame drops, and high latency across games like Fortnite, Warzone 1/2, Borderlands 3, and Overwatch. Despite using the newest drivers, BIOS, RAM, power settings, and even a new PSU, the problem persists. Benchmarks show strong results, but gameplay suffers significantly at lower resolutions. No viruses detected. Despite extensive troubleshooting—upgrades, resets, software changes—performance remains unchanged. The system runs smoothly in tests, yet struggles heavily in real-world gaming. This suggests a deeper hardware or configuration issue rather than a simple software glitch.
Checked if GPU usage and frame rate improved. Probably won’t be a bottleneck with a 3900x and 3070 Ti. You mentioned 2x8GB, not 1x16GB—didn’t hear you mention a fresh Windows install either?
It seems like a basic setup. The appearance resembles VSync or frame rate limiting at a certain level. Make sure the settings weren’t turned off in your game options. While playing, observe how much power your GPU and CPU consume and what their frequencies are. Repeat this during tests. If benchmarks look normal and you’ve already changed CPU, RAM, or power supply, it might point to hardware issues like overheating or a defect causing a bottleneck. After reinstalling Windows, try launching games without any additional software—just use Steam, Battle.net, or the default launcher. Avoid anything else like RGB apps or unnecessary programs. A small utility you think is safe could still harm your system for some reason. If not, it might be malicious. You mentioned no viruses, likely because you cleared your drive. An old hard drive or unused thumb drive could cause problems if installed without your current drive. You could boot Windows from that drive while unplugged, though performance will be slow until the game starts. If all else fails, restart your PC with nothing connected except the screen and mouse (no keyboard). This might reveal a strange USB device issue. Good luck!
You skimmed my previous post about the RAM upgrade. You moved from one RAM stick to two but kept the 16 GB amount. The speed jumped from 3000 to 3600 MHz, which is roughly a 4% increase. In my view, this won’t make much difference. Dual RAM is generally better since it reduces CPU strain (efficiency). I know G.Skill had issues with their RAM dies. If the performance doesn’t match expectations and you weren’t pushing overclocks… an RMA might be the way. G.Skill stopped selling that line of RAM. Sorry for the hassle. I think you should have kept contributing to that thread a few months back, as it could have helped you more. Now that the thread is old and you’ve created a new one, feel free to tag the original members. They might still assist. @PDifolco @Ryuikko
I’ve adjusted the formatting of Windows multiple times, but once I did it, I installed Furmark and Superposition and everything worked as expected. Regarding power use, it stays around 170–230 watts, with a peak of about 230 watts in tests. No overheating issues—my thermal camera showed the GPU temps reaching around 85°C. In terms of speed, both the CPU and GPU reach their maximum frequencies.
No matter how much RAM you have—16 Gb or 32 Gb—my system rarely reaches full capacity. Even with low memory settings, I still encounter this problem. It’s hard to believe that my RAM might be faulty overall.