F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Help please!

Help please!

Help please!

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xXSaltySeaDog
Member
52
01-25-2021, 08:03 PM
#1
Hi! It sounds like your PC is struggling with performance, especially in games. Let me break this down for you. With the specs you have—EVGA RTX 3060, Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB DDR4 RAM, a B450M DS3H motherboard, plus a 256GB SSD and a 2TB HDD—it's not uncommon for older components to lag under modern workloads. On Forza Horizon 4, you're aiming for at least 100 FPS on ultra, but you're only managing around 80. That gap could be due to several factors:

- **Graphics driver issues** – outdated or corrupted drivers can hurt performance.
- **Background processes** – too many apps or services using CPU/RAM.
- **SSD vs HDD speed** – your HDD is slower than the SSD, which can bottleneck things.
- **Thermal throttling** – if the GPU gets hot, it slows down.
- **Game settings** – higher settings drain more resources.

Try these steps:
1. Update all drivers, especially graphics and chipset.
2. Close unnecessary programs and background apps.
3. Check disk usage—remove unused files or partitions.
4. Consider switching to a faster SSD if possible.
5. If you're using Windows updates, ensure they're not conflicting with your hardware.

Let me know what you find, and we can dig deeper! You're not alone in this—many players face similar issues. Good luck upgrading your experience!
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xXSaltySeaDog
01-25-2021, 08:03 PM #1

Hi! It sounds like your PC is struggling with performance, especially in games. Let me break this down for you. With the specs you have—EVGA RTX 3060, Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB DDR4 RAM, a B450M DS3H motherboard, plus a 256GB SSD and a 2TB HDD—it's not uncommon for older components to lag under modern workloads. On Forza Horizon 4, you're aiming for at least 100 FPS on ultra, but you're only managing around 80. That gap could be due to several factors:

- **Graphics driver issues** – outdated or corrupted drivers can hurt performance.
- **Background processes** – too many apps or services using CPU/RAM.
- **SSD vs HDD speed** – your HDD is slower than the SSD, which can bottleneck things.
- **Thermal throttling** – if the GPU gets hot, it slows down.
- **Game settings** – higher settings drain more resources.

Try these steps:
1. Update all drivers, especially graphics and chipset.
2. Close unnecessary programs and background apps.
3. Check disk usage—remove unused files or partitions.
4. Consider switching to a faster SSD if possible.
5. If you're using Windows updates, ensure they're not conflicting with your hardware.

Let me know what you find, and we can dig deeper! You're not alone in this—many players face similar issues. Good luck upgrading your experience!

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DerpyBat
Member
124
01-27-2021, 04:49 AM
#2
1. Your RAM rate is [insert].
2. Your friend’s RAM speed is [insert], and their CPU model is [insert].
3. Run 3DMark, then use Timespy or Firestrike for a free benchmark. Post your results here: https://www.3dmark.com
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DerpyBat
01-27-2021, 04:49 AM #2

1. Your RAM rate is [insert].
2. Your friend’s RAM speed is [insert], and their CPU model is [insert].
3. Run 3DMark, then use Timespy or Firestrike for a free benchmark. Post your results here: https://www.3dmark.com

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avi15
Member
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01-28-2021, 03:07 PM
#3
Your RAM speed is 3200MHz, but you're curious about your friends' specs—likely an i7. You're planning to run a 3D benchmark now. Thanks!
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avi15
01-28-2021, 03:07 PM #3

Your RAM speed is 3200MHz, but you're curious about your friends' specs—likely an i7. You're planning to run a 3D benchmark now. Thanks!

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KnightKing51
Member
170
02-17-2021, 05:17 PM
#4
I mean which processor you're referring to. There are now 12 different generations of Intel i7 processors.
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KnightKing51
02-17-2021, 05:17 PM #4

I mean which processor you're referring to. There are now 12 different generations of Intel i7 processors.

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Megaol_
Member
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02-17-2021, 11:47 PM
#5
I'm playing at a low resolution. My CPU usage in games is typically moderate, not straining the system.
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Megaol_
02-17-2021, 11:47 PM #5

I'm playing at a low resolution. My CPU usage in games is typically moderate, not straining the system.

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_TheBanana_
Junior Member
41
02-18-2021, 05:18 PM
#6
No, I'm not using Steam. I'm checking if you're playing on PC with Xbox Game Pass or another platform.
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_TheBanana_
02-18-2021, 05:18 PM #6

No, I'm not using Steam. I'm checking if you're playing on PC with Xbox Game Pass or another platform.