I've been dealing with this for over a year, and parts keep tearing despite my efforts.
I've been dealing with this for over a year, and parts keep tearing despite my efforts.
I’ll walk through my actions step by step over the past year when things began to go wrong. I made a few mistakes, but I was under pressure and didn’t have much credit to afford a complete rebuild. Still, I managed to get some donations to help cover the costs. Unfortunately, I wish I had stayed updated with my PC and instead sold it, starting fresh. I’m really confused about what to do now.
Last December, I was using a custom Xidax build (2017) with a Spectrum Light case. The motherboard was MSI Z370 SLI PLUS ATX, powered by an Intel i7-8700K processor. I had 32GB of Corsair DDR4 memory at 3200MHz, a Corsair CX750M power supply, onboard audio, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti AERO GPU. The system was overclocked for graphics performance. My storage included a WDB SSD 250GB, two HDDs (one 7200RPM, one 3.5") and a CPU cooler from Xidax. I also had streaming software running from September to December to earn some money.
I upgraded my graphics card to an OC model and bought a GIGABYTE 4070ti OC in February. To recoup some funds, I sold my 1080Ti for $200 and got an older i5-10600K with a new motherboard and RAM. The installation had problems because I hadn’t cleared the old drivers. After wiping everything, it started up and basic drivers worked. I realized the i5 wasn’t powerful enough, so I upgraded to an i7-13700K with Z790-H Pro MOBO last week. I also replaced my PSU—switching from a dual 8-pin setup to a 12HW for the 40 series.
I’m worried about the power supply; I think it might be faulty. I’ve considered getting a new one, but I’m not sure yet. My current GPU is still running, but it only reaches around 234 FPS after applying various settings like G-Sync, VSync, and Ultimate Performance Power Plan. I use Process Lasso and ISLC for optimization.
I’m open to any advice or clarification you can provide. Right now, I’m not enjoying gaming the PC at all.
I faced a scenario that reminded me of something similar, but I hadn’t tried swapping the HDMI cable yet. I also considered the possibility that the issue was with the graphics card since it was quite old, thinking it might be the display cable or even the monitor’s input port. However, I’m not an expert, so my suggestions may not be reliable.
I've changed the monitor cables a few times, but the issues persist. Even when I set the maximum frame rate to 140, the 144Hz monitors still cause problems. My PC works perfectly for streaming and gaming without any issues, while I experience stutters and hitches when recording with Mediaboss. The external drive is fine, but the internal one seems to be affected.
If your monitor and cable are working well, it might be time to check the GPU on another machine or try a different GPU on your current setup. Enjoy your day!
It's your next task for tomorrow—swap in your GFS (3060 Ti) and install the GPU drivers, then check if any differences appear. If needed, reach out to Gigabyte for a replacement.