My PC performance degraded after upgrade
My PC performance degraded after upgrade
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I'm experiencing performance issues with my older gaming PC. Originally built around 2017, it includes an AMD FX-6100 CPU, GTX 650 2GB GPU, 8GB DDR3 RAM, and a 650W PSU. I’ve upgraded over time, including to a GTX 970, but now I'm facing significant lag, particularly in Chrome with multiple tabs open. I also experience cursor lag when gaming.
I suspect the bottleneck is my older components. I initially considered upgrading to a GTX 1050 Ti, but opted for the 970 instead. Recently, I purchased a new laptop (i5-8300U, GTX 1050 Ti, 8GB DDR4) which seems more stable overall.
However, after installing my new GPU, I'm now experiencing noticeable cursor lag in Windows, even when simply browsing with Chrome. I’ve checked for obvious issues like full hard drive space (around 100GB free), and I’m considering several solutions: reverting to a lower screen resolution (768p) until I can upgrade my CPU, motherboard, and RAM; exploring a new PSU; reinstalling Windows; or thoroughly cleaning up my storage.
I'm seeking advice on how best to address this lag. I consider myself fairly tech-savvy but lack specific knowledge about computer hardware components.
It never hurts to reinstall Windows. I do it on my rigs about once a year to 18 months, if you've been running for 7 or 8 years (based on the CPU) you're definitely overdue.
If you still have cursor lag -- it's not something you should be seeing! -- I'd run a userbenchmark.
Long-term, I'd replace the power supply as yours is fairly low-quality, but this particular issue is unlikely to be caused by the PSU directly.
Was the 970 used? It could have had a hard life.
Does your PSU go back to normal with your 650? It would help diagnose if the problem is specifically related the 970 or something else is going on.
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“I’m planning a fresh Windows installation on my computer, likely within the next year. My last install was over a year ago, coinciding with upgrading to an SSD in mid-January. I want to back up important files before doing so. My current system has been running for approximately 7-8 years (based on CPU age), and it’s time for a thorough refresh.
I'm considering regular maintenance like TRIM and defragmentation, perhaps every 2-4 months now that I use the PC less frequently. I chose a Segotep PSU because it’s a well-known brand in my region. However, the power cables were too short for my new case, leading me to select this one.
I purchased a used GPU from a friend – the third owner – who had been using it extensively. He ran demanding games like For Honor and PUBG on high settings with a 650 Ti, and even an FX8000 processor. The previous owner was running DDR3 8GB and that system seemed to handle it well.
I believe my CPU should be sufficient for a 970, though I’m concerned the CPU might bottleneck its performance. Perhaps the motherboard is limiting the GPU's potential? It's possible the older components are contributing to the issue.”
You have a 768 monitor, why are you running games at 1080? You won't get any extra quality there, you are still looking at those same 768 pixels. From the post, it seems you have an SSD for that computer correct?
I would try a clean Window setup on the SSD, if you have any secondary disks, unplug them during the setup and testing.
You also have a new laptop with pretty good specs, why are you talking about CPU, etc.. upgrades? Post is a bit all over the place, is the main issue that since you installed the 970 in the system it is acting up? Are you going to be replacing it with another desktop?