I need some help with my computer!
I need some help with my computer!
Hey there! I'm just starting out on this forum and still figuring things out. My PC has been acting up lately, with really low frame rates even when it should be running smoothly. I own two RTX 2080 graphics cards, 32 GB of DDR3 RAM, and a Corsair AX 1500i. The company that built my machine said it wasn't causing any bottlenecks and suggested turning off NV link. In games like Modern Warfare I, I’m struggling to hit even 100 FPS at 1080p with low or medium settings. CSGO is also tough—only managed about 120 frames at 4:3 1280x960. Back in 2014, I got this PC through Make a Wish Foundation, but it had issues before and was eventually replaced with the new RTX cards. I’ve tried reinstalling drivers and everything else, but it’s still not working well. If anyone has any tips or solutions, I’d really appreciate it!
This setup shows a mismatch between the CPU and the GPUs. The combined performance doesn't match what you'd expect from separate powerful GPUs on an older processor. Over time, hardware evolves, so relying only on raw power isn't enough. This is just a casual thought from me, but sometimes things don’t follow simple logic. I think the optimization for three GPUs designed for Sli versus two optimized for Sli/NVLink plus an old CPU results in a less efficient setup. I assume you're in an area where new parts are hard to find and upgrading to 2080s was a big investment (for anyone). Your cards are far beyond what most builds can handle at that resolution. Instead of trying to catch up with years of salary, it might be better to sell the cards and upgrade your system more thoughtfully.
on a smaller screen size like 1080p there will be a minor slowdown, while higher resolutions push the GPU to handle more work, which can actually reduce the issue. it doesn’t say whether your CPU is boosted—most cases see improvement with an overclock, as I experienced around 60-70 fps at 1080p on high settings with my 1660TI in Rise of the Tomb Raider, and an extra 10-15 fps when I boosted it.
It continues to function identically, I've turned it off for some time now.
Do you have higher FPS than required? As long as funds aren't a concern, you're fine if the performance remains strong.
Check the task manager for what's using 100% while you play. Shooting titles often strain the CPU, which is the main bottleneck, and DDR3 memory might be limited. Other background processes could also be causing issues. Task manager typically highlights the problem.
The only observation was increased power consumption when the Task Manager was active. It’s unclear if this is typical behavior.