My laptop is underperforming [Games]
My laptop is underperforming [Games]
I have a ASUS ROG Strix Hero II that I got a few months ago and the performance of it has been pretty bad for the past few months.
It's been having inconsistent framerates, a lot of FPS drops that go from 60 to 10 and sometimes lower. Most of the games I play are way lower in terms of recommended specs which is why it's been bothering me.
I used this user benchmark and it said that my laptop is underperforming compared to many other laptops with the same components, any suggestions on what I should do?
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/21540962
Specs:
ASUS ROG Strix Hero II
Intel i7-8750H
Nvidia GTX 1060
RAM: 16GB
EDIT:
Adding info that I really should have before.
Some games that I play:
Sekiro
Code Vein
Death End Re;Quest
Disgaea 5
Bayonetta
My main issue, I don't get consistent FPS on some newer titles even though I'm above recommended specs. Code Vein for example, barely smooth 50 to 60 FPS on medium to high settings.
I also experience a lot of FPS dips at inopportune moments.
I had undervolted my PC due to these issues but apparently all it did was make it worse. Here's the new benchmark
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/21551669
When buying as a pair, no.
Stick with the popular brands - G. Skill, Corsair, Crucial, and Kingston - you're less likely to run into issues with them.
Get a 2x 8GB 2666mhz kit, because the laptop's motherboard is most likely an Intel H-series; getting faster kits would be pointless, as they'll get fixed to 2666, with no way to change it.
From the benchmarks:
"With an average
single core
score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including moderate gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average"
And:
"47.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2070 = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent
games
but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)"
What games do you play? Compare the game's recommended hardware specifications to the laptop's specs.
Most games list hardware specifications as "minimal", "recommended", and "best". You do not want minimal and you do want as much "best" as is possible and affordable.
Use Task Manager, Resource Monitor, and Process Explorer (you may need to download that via Microsoft's website) to observe system performance while gaming. Look for bottlenecks.
Also what disk drive(s) do you have? How full are those drives?
[Moderator Note: moving your post to PC Gaming. Someone may respond with more specific ideas regarding the games you play and your current hardware configuration.]
This sounds like a complex issue with several potential causes. The fact that you’ve tried undervolting and speed shifting suggests you’re already familiar with performance optimization techniques. Let's break down the key elements and explore possible solutions:
Do the sticks need to be the exact same or just the same size?
Also, what RAM would you recommend, I'm trying to find some that I can get within the day to try it but not many are sold from where I am. How much RAM would be enough for most games considering my other specs? I'm kinda on a tight budget atm and the only one I can find that's a kit of 2x 16GB is pretty expensive for me.
I'll give it a try once I get the parts later
Same size is needed to run in dual channel. If the rated speeds are different, the faster stick will clock down to match the slower one.
If getting a new 2x 16GB kit is too much, how about a 2x 8GB, and try to sell the single stick?
There's also the matter of just adding another 16GB stick, but mixing ram - even with the same specs - is always a gamble; sometimes it works, sometimes not.
Do I have to worry about anything when buying the sticks? Like incompatibilities etc?
Planning to get a new 2x8 Kit cuz I can't find a matching one
When buying as a pair, no.
Stick with the popular brands - G. Skill, Corsair, Crucial, and Kingston - you're less likely to run into issues with them.
Get a 2x 8GB 2666mhz kit, because the laptop's motherboard is most likely an Intel H-series; getting faster kits would be pointless, as they'll get fixed to 2666, with no way to change it.