PC is performing optimally!
PC is performing optimally!
Have HwMonitor open to monitor temperatures and make sure nothing is overheating. I would still set an XMP 3200MHZ on the Ram. If you updated the BIOS then the settings most likely got reset. After this I would apply an overclock. Any you downloaded lately?
I’m not very experienced with computers, just a avid gamer. I’ll just test my temperatures while running high end games. Should I do this XMP on my memory before so? I also did wipe out my harddrive as a attempt to see if any viruses were slowing down my computer.
After wiping the hard drive did you reinstall the Nvidia drivers? I know Windows 10 automatically installs some generic drivers, but I would install them manually. If this doesn’t work then use Display Driver Uninstaller to uninstall them. Then install a clean copy
After wiping the hard drive did you reinstall the Nvidia drivers? I know Windows 10 automatically installs some generic drivers, but I would install them manually. If this doesn't work then use Display Driver Uninstaller to uninstall them. Then install a clean copy. I wiped out the hard drive, but it wasn’t a full cleanout. However just 2 hours ago I did use DDU to reinstall manually the 1080 Ti, but I saw no difference in performance. Should I just do the XMP and overclock the CPU?
Well you can overclock but I find that you got more FPS before a bit odd. Monitor your temperatures before you overclock. I'd recommend watching GPU usage. I know, that’s also my issue. At some point it started to underperform like this, but I don’t necessarily know when, because I usually play games on resolutions that are lower instead of 4k for extra FPS boost, but when going back I noticed that it was barely playable. I'll just monitor temperatures and then overclock, but I might have more problems. Update: after testing it, I have three things. My temperature for the GPU is around 59 degrees, my CPU is running at 3.2 GHz instead of 3.7, and my memory speed is 3200 in BIOS and XMP activated ALREADY, however when I check memory speed in command prompt, it is 2133.
My temperature for the gpu is around 59 degrees, my cpu is running at 3.2 ghz instead of 3.7, and my memory speed is 3200 in bios and xmp activated already, however when i check memory speed in command prompt, it is 2133.
Your RAM speed is correctly reported in Task Manager. The BIOS discrepancy likely stems from a few factors:
* **BIOS Reporting:** Some older BIOS versions may not accurately display the true RAM speed, even when XMP is enabled.
* **Memory Channel Configuration:** Ensure your motherboard supports dual-channel memory for optimal performance.
* **Voltage/Frequency Calibration:** The BIOS might be attempting to push the RAM beyond its capabilities, leading to instability or inaccurate reporting. Try adjusting voltage settings slightly (if you're comfortable doing so and understand the risks) to see if it resolves the issue.
* **Firmware Updates:** Outdated BIOS firmware can cause issues with memory compatibility. Update your motherboard’s BIOS to the latest version.
Regarding your CPU temperature, 38°C while running Fortnite is generally good, but you could try monitoring temperatures more closely during sustained gaming sessions to ensure it doesn't overheat. Ensure proper cooling (CPU cooler) and case airflow.
CPU should be clocking higher. What are your CPU temps? Also go into Task Manager and check your ram speed on the Memory Tab.
my ram speed is 2133 in the task manager as well, so whats keeping the bios setup saying its 3200 with the xmp on from actually being 3200? also the cpu temperature is approximately 38 C while running fortnite. Also, why is it that its at 3.2 but its supposed to be at 3.7?
The 3.2GHZ is the base clock. It should be boosting higher. Reset your BIOS back to factory defaults. Make sure you enable the XMP and save with exiting.