Games Failing to Perform As Expected—Could Overclock Help?
Games Failing to Perform As Expected—Could Overclock Help?
Good afternoon everyone,
I haven't posted before on this site, so please forgive any formatting issues. However, I'm experiencing a problem. With my current configuration, others online are achieving significantly higher FPS in video games than I do. Should I try overclocking to improve performance, or should I consider upgrading something else? Please let me know.
What are your PC specifications?
Mobo - MSI Z170A M7
CPU - i7 6700K @4590MHz
GPU - Asus Strix OC 1070
RAM - 16GB (2x8GB) HyperX Savage 2400MHz
Cooler - Corsair H110
If you didn't mention anything else, just let me know. I'm also running on Windows 10. Thank you all.
No need to install OC RAM. It's unnecessary at all. Especially on Intel CPUs. The situation is different; if you're looking to boost performance, better overclock the CPU since the memory controller is integrated within it.
Regarding the graphics, if the issue lies with drivers, try reverting the driver versions by 2-3 iterations and observe the results. If that doesn't resolve the problem, it might indicate a faulty GPU.
You have a lot of options for creating content, as this system is designed to support it easily. But Fps varies depending on the specific game. Some titles, like GTA:V, perform well with faster CPU speeds, while most don't and you'll notice little improvement. Instead, I'd focus on understanding the settings each video uses. You might be running much higher configurations without realizing it, which can actually reduce Fps. This isn't usually a problem for playability, but Fps isn't the only factor.
There are also connections involved—possibly a DVI-D to HDMI adapter, maybe using DP, or GeForce Experience optimized settings that include 4K rendering. These details might not be obvious.
Fps is just one aspect. It mainly matters in benchmarks. If you're satisfied with the visuals you see, sticking to the settings you're comfortable with doesn't really matter, especially if others are achieving higher numbers.
In short, it doesn't really matter much if you achieve 150fps in a game while someone else gets 300. On a standard 60Hz screen, everyone sees 60, and on a 144Hz display, everyone sees 144. If your minimum FPS drops to 120, the difference won't be noticeable physically.
Keep in mind that videos should be taken with a grain of salt—whether for reviews or personal use, creators often trim corners to impress viewers.
Karadjgne:
You could easily overclock quite a bit, as the system is designed for it. But FPS will vary depending on the specific game. Some titles, like GTA:V, perform well with higher CPU speeds, while most don't and you'll notice little improvement. Instead, I'd examine the settings used in those videos. It's possible you're using much higher configurations without realizing it, which can reduce FPS—not enough to make the game unplayable, but still noticeable.
There are also connections involved; perhaps a DVI-D to HDMI adapter is in use, or you might be running GeForce Experience to fine-tune settings, including 4K rendering. These factors could affect performance.
FPS isn't the only factor. It mainly matters in benchmarks. If you're satisfied with the visuals you see, sticking to the settings you're comfortable with doesn't matter much if others achieve higher numbers.
Honestly, it doesn't really matter if you get 150 FPS in a game while someone else hits 300. On a standard 60Hz screen, everyone sees 60, and on a 144Hz display, everyone gets 144. If your minimum drops to 120, the difference won't be obvious.
Take the videos with a grain of salt. Whether for reviews or personal use, they're trying to impress others with their equipment, so they likely cut corners somewhere.
Thanks for your quick reply! I wasn't expecting a response right away. My monitor is a 144Hz BenQ gaming display and I'm connected via DVI, which allows me to reach 144 FPS. I might be mistaken, but I was told HDMI can't support that speed, so I chose the DVI cable. My concern is that as a semi-competitive gamer, I'd like my games to run at 144 FPS. Now I realize it's more about preference than necessity, and I'm willing to aim for that with what I have. The games I play are:
World of Warcraft
Overwatch
Hearthstone
Dead By Daylight
Maybe it's related to the specific games or their requirements? I'm not entirely sure why they'd need such high specs. To clarify instead of rambling, just let me know what you think.
You have a gtx1070 with hdmi 2.0 and DP (DisplayPort) 1.4, both capable of reaching 144Hz. The dvi-d connection is uncertain; usually it doesn't support that speed, and no one has mentioned a dual link version for it. It's possible this is why you're not seeing the expected frames.
Karadjgne:
You're using a gtx1070 with HDMI 2.0 and DP (DisplayPort) 1.4. Both should support 144Hz. The DVI-D part is uncertain—I'm not sure it can reach that speed, unless you use a dual-link DVI-D. Usually, DVI-D alone doesn't hit 144Hz, so I think the issue might be elsewhere. All the specs I found for the Asus 1070 mention DVI-D only, no dual link. It could explain why you're not seeing full frame rates. That's possible. I get 144 FPS on some games, but not always. Now I'm also seeing flickering artifacts in my screen, especially in horizontal lines. Someone suggested that overclocking the CPU might require matching the RAM frequency. Is that correct? And could the artifact tearing be related to the new NVidia drivers? There are many forum discussions about this problem. Any advice?
No need to install OC RAM. It's unnecessary at all. Especially on Intel CPUs. The situation is different; if you're looking to OC RAM, it's better to overclock the CPU because the memory controller is integrated into it.
Regarding the graphics performance, if the issue lies with the drivers, try reverting the driver versions by 2-3 iterations and observe the results. If that doesn't work, it might indicate a faulty GPU.