Is PC running slower than expected?
Is PC running slower than expected?
Hello everyone!
I think my rig is not meeting the expected performance for its specifications. Any experienced users or experts have thoughts?
CPU: i9-9900K at 4.9ghz
Cooler: EK Velocity Water Cooling block, model not remembered
Motherboard: ASUS Strix Z390-F Gaming (Bios version uncertain)
RAM: 2 x 16gb CorVenRGBPRO DDR4 3200
Storage: Two Samsung 500gb 970 EVO M.2 drives (Windows installed)
GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 Ti with EK-Vector RTX2080 ti RGB and Plexi cooling
Power Supply: Corsair RM650x (6 years old)
Case: NZXT H700 White TG
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Monitor: MSI Optix AG32CQ
For reference, Elden Ring often drops to 20-30fps with noticeable stutter in modern titles like Marvel Rivals, Lies of P, Cyberpunk, etc. I’m playing at 2560 x 1440p, but lowering the resolution doesn’t affect performance much. I’ve confirmed I’m connected directly to my GPU, not a game, and drivers are up to date. In-game settings seem to have minimal impact.
On an older build (GTX 1070 Ti, i5 8400, 16gb RAM), I rarely experienced performance problems with Elden Ring.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Best regards,
Lewis
It's power. I understand you haven't experienced any crashes recently, based on your posts. However, I've used the same rig for about five years before upgrading to the 12th Gen and 40 Series. The main difference is that I had an 850 Watt PSU, and I didn't encounter issues until I switched to 1440p. I'm not suggesting you upgrade to a 750 - 1000 Watt PSU, but it's worth considering power as a potential issue. What I advise is reviewing your BIOS; outdated versions can sometimes cause stuttering or lower FPS during gameplay.
I have updated the BIOS on the motherboard, ensuring both the BIOS and Windows identify my RAM as 3200MHz.
CPU temperatures are around 60-70°C during stress, while the GPU stays at about 50-60°C under stress.
Despite these changes, I haven't noticed any performance improvements.
I agree, I've had some crashes before, which makes it even more relevant to your point. I believed my rig could only handle around 450-500W, but now I realize I need to save up for a better PSU. Thanks a lot!
Hello, thank you for your message. I used this to assess your power consumption and feel comfortable using it to select a more recent PSU. It may not be highly precise, but it’s helpful for my needs.
Thank you for sharing the details. The information provided doesn't address whether running the CPU at base clock speed would reduce power consumption or improve performance. Please let me know if you'd like further clarification.
You could disable turbo via Power Options and check if it helps. Access Control Panel → Power Options → Edit Plan Settings → Change Advanced Power Settings, then adjust the pop-up to set Min & Max Percent to 99. This stops Turbo Speeds. It’s easier than modifying BIOS. It helped me with a 2017 Predator Helios 300 when the 7700HQ would throttle at 90' C.
do you have any tuning software such as afterburner?
are there specific limits identified, like power, temperature, or other factors?
what is the typical frequency of the cpu and gpu during gaming?
should performance be checked using tools like 3dmark or similar?
undo overclocking and retest.