Performance is lower than anticipated.
Performance is lower than anticipated.
I just finished some upgrades on my gaming rig, but FPS in most games still falls short of expectations. I’ve checked many benchmarks with similar specs and sometimes see double the performance I’m getting. I’ve tried everything possible, but nothing seems to fix the issue after troubleshooting. My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600X, RX 6800X, 16GB RAM at 2133MHz, a 700W PSU, and an AORUS PRO motherboard. Almost all the key parts are new, except the RAM, which is causing frustration. It’s really annoying and I’ve been working on this for months. I’m starting to consider buying a pre-built system. Fml.
Current frame rates are lower than expected for the resolutions and settings you mentioned. At 2133 MHz RAM, performance feels sluggish in many titles.
I spend a lot of time on Valorant, especially in ranked matches where I usually hit around 200. On low resolutions like 1080p, I drop a bit, though. I’m hoping for more than 300 points since my monitor is 240Hz. Apex works similarly at low settings—around 150-170—but most benchmarks suggest about 240.
It's unlikely you can reliably push 2133MHz RAM to 3200MHz without significant risks and compatibility issues.
Unless your memory speed meets 3200MHz, you won’t achieve much performance and stability. Are you getting 1x16GB or 2x8GB? Using dual channel means you lose 10-15% efficiency. Choose 2x8GB at 3600/4000MHz and pair it with a B550 or X570 motherboard for that GPU. Also, you haven’t likely watched any of Linus’s or GN’s prebuild guides. There’s no better option than setting it up yourself with help from a friend or this community.