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How do I know if my computer is working right?

How do I know if my computer is working right?

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Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak
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09-22-2026, 02:30 PM
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Hey guys, I got a Ryzen 5 1500X and a GTX 1060 with 32GB of RAM. I'm having trouble playing some games lately. For example, Battlefield 2077 runs very slowly on low settings, giving me way fewer than 50 frames per second. Fortnite is also acting up after the latest update because it can't hold steady at low graphics levels. Even though my parts are pretty cheap right now, I think they should be doing better. Is there a way to check if something is slowing things down? Thanks!
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Mr_Floobiful
09-22-2026, 02:30 PM #1

Hey guys, I got a Ryzen 5 1500X and a GTX 1060 with 32GB of RAM. I'm having trouble playing some games lately. For example, Battlefield 2077 runs very slowly on low settings, giving me way fewer than 50 frames per second. Fortnite is also acting up after the latest update because it can't hold steady at low graphics levels. Even though my parts are pretty cheap right now, I think they should be doing better. Is there a way to check if something is slowing things down? Thanks!

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TheEvilNinja
Member
109
09-30-2026, 04:14 AM
#2
Your older computer with four cores might have a hard time playing modern games. Check out userbenchmark.com and try that test yourself. You can see the results there if you want, but just go ahead and do it now.
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TheEvilNinja
09-30-2026, 04:14 AM #2

Your older computer with four cores might have a hard time playing modern games. Check out userbenchmark.com and try that test yourself. You can see the results there if you want, but just go ahead and do it now.

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nep24
Member
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10-02-2026, 06:54 AM
#3
Check out these links for the results and parts list. I've been using this PC since 2017, just added more RAM from 8gb up to 32gb. It's time to build something new though. Can I reuse any pieces like the RAM, hard drive, or fans? Will I need a new power supply if I switch to a Ryzen 7 and a 3070 graphics card?
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nep24
10-02-2026, 06:54 AM #3

Check out these links for the results and parts list. I've been using this PC since 2017, just added more RAM from 8gb up to 32gb. It's time to build something new though. Can I reuse any pieces like the RAM, hard drive, or fans? Will I need a new power supply if I switch to a Ryzen 7 and a 3070 graphics card?

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eel8
Member
177
10-02-2026, 07:32 AM
#4
Close everything else that's running so you don't see the test taking too long. It looks like 60% of your memory is being used on the side. Even if you open a browser or music app right now, those games will still be using up RAM. So the test gives an unfair picture showing that your computer isn't actually busy when it's just sitting in the background.
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eel8
10-02-2026, 07:32 AM #4

Close everything else that's running so you don't see the test taking too long. It looks like 60% of your memory is being used on the side. Even if you open a browser or music app right now, those games will still be using up RAM. So the test gives an unfair picture showing that your computer isn't actually busy when it's just sitting in the background.

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SweetNoa12
Junior Member
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10-02-2026, 08:04 PM
#5
Put RAM into slots A2 and B2. Turn on the XMP setting. That 60% background usage is crazy! Test the RAM again.
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SweetNoa12
10-02-2026, 08:04 PM #5

Put RAM into slots A2 and B2. Turn on the XMP setting. That 60% background usage is crazy! Test the RAM again.

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Xythorn
Member
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10-03-2026, 02:27 AM
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I ran the test with about five tabs open on my computer. That probably won't drop the score by 60%. I'll swap out some RAM and turn on XMP in my BIOS settings, then run the test again. I plan to try this a little later today.
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Xythorn
10-03-2026, 02:27 AM #6

I ran the test with about five tabs open on my computer. That probably won't drop the score by 60%. I'll swap out some RAM and turn on XMP in my BIOS settings, then run the test again. I plan to try this a little later today.

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jjsoini
Posting Freak
809
10-04-2026, 09:35 PM
#7
Here is a new test link: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57245589 . I turned on XMP settings and changed my RAM sticks. I can't run faster than 2666 MHz right now. I tried two times, but the computer works fine while my screens and other stuff stay dark. It was only after resetting my motherboard that everything started working again. I have no idea where that 13% CPU usage is coming from. When I turned on my PC for the test, there were no windows open in the background.
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jjsoini
10-04-2026, 09:35 PM #7

Here is a new test link: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57245589 . I turned on XMP settings and changed my RAM sticks. I can't run faster than 2666 MHz right now. I tried two times, but the computer works fine while my screens and other stuff stay dark. It was only after resetting my motherboard that everything started working again. I have no idea where that 13% CPU usage is coming from. When I turned on my PC for the test, there were no windows open in the background.

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mxspear
Member
58
10-04-2026, 10:18 PM
#8
Yeah, I managed to turn on XMP mode, but I could only raise my RAM speed to 2666. When I tried pushing it up to 2900 twice, my computer wouldn't even start. I had to reset my BIOS settings to get things working again. Here is the link to the new test run with no browser open: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57245589 This was the fresh test without any apps running in the background.
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mxspear
10-04-2026, 10:18 PM #8

Yeah, I managed to turn on XMP mode, but I could only raise my RAM speed to 2666. When I tried pushing it up to 2900 twice, my computer wouldn't even start. I had to reset my BIOS settings to get things working again. Here is the link to the new test run with no browser open: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57245589 This was the fresh test without any apps running in the background.