PC gaming dilemma
PC gaming dilemma
Hey! I understand your situation. You're dealing with a really tough setup from three years ago. The performance issues you're facing—especially the low frame rates and stuttering—suggest a mismatch between your hardware and the demands of modern games like Battlefield 1. You've already tried many fixes, from cleaning up Windows to changing RAM types and even considering a CPU upgrade. Given the specs you shared, it sounds like you're stuck with an older CPU and limited RAM. The best path might be to tackle the CPU first, as that would likely have the biggest impact. If that doesn't work, you could look into a Ryzen-based build later. Also, keep in mind the cost of upgrades—DRD 3 RAM will probably require a motherboard upgrade with DDR4 support. It's a big decision, but taking it step by step could help.
Upgrade your CPU to a Ryzen 5 1600. Choose a motherboard from ASUS Gigabyte or ASRock. ASUS tends to be a solid option. Install 16 GB of G.Skill or Corsair RAM.
The i5 should work well for a long time. Consider reinstalling Windows if it’s not too complicated. Your 280x will likely match PS4 performance, giving around 30 FPS at high settings... Make sure it’s using your 280x rather than the internal GPU. Do you have the necessary drivers installed?
It seems the issue might be elsewhere. Consider upgrading to a Ryzen processor.
Your CPU isn't throttling, tests confirm, and the temperature remains normal. You're using a solid cooler.
The Ram upgrade makes a big difference. Performance drops drop noticeably and you can boost your CPU settings slightly more. However, I’d prefer the Ryzen System with a 1600, even though it might be a bit too much for your GPU. Battlefield really values CPU cores, so it won’t help much there, but you’d likely see improvements in many other areas as well.