Need assistance with a bottleneck? Let me know how I can help.
Need assistance with a bottleneck? Let me know how I can help.
He has a vintage PC with an i5-4590 processor, ATX motherboard, 16GB RAM, HyperX 1600 motherboard, Zotac 1050 Ti, and Corsair PSU. He runs Apex Legends at low graphics settings with a stable frame rate. Your GPU (2060 Ti) works smoothly on his system, but when you tested it on your machine, it ran at over 160 FPS. You noticed the GPU seemed to be limiting performance, but your setup shows otherwise. You mentioned trying the 1050 Ti on your own system and it performed better. Your friend is considering upgrading either the CPU or GPU. Since the CPU (i5-4590) doesn’t hit high usage during games and temperatures stay above 70°F, it seems the bottleneck might come from the GPU or other factors. Upgrading the GPU could be a good option if he wants smoother performance. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU might help if he’s looking for better overall responsiveness. Let him know both options and suggest testing one at a time. P.S. I tried to keep it simple and clear—hope this helps!
He might be dealing with multiple processes slowing the game down. Check if GPU utilization exceeds 90%, as that could be the issue. If a game runs on just one core but is limited by the CPU, it won't display full CPU load—like 25% instead of 100%.