Performance issues even with good equipment
Performance issues even with good equipment
Hello! I noticed you recently upgraded your hardware and are experiencing low FPS in games. You mentioned playing CS2 and EFT, and you're seeing around 150 FPS now compared to similar performance before the upgrade. You've lowered your settings but still want better results. Since you also have an RTX 3070 with 8GB of GPU memory, it sounds like you're on the right track. If you'd like, I can suggest ways to further improve your performance or check for other potential bottlenecks.
Certainly. Occasionally things catch you off guard. It's wise to check performance metrics when something seems unusual. Minimal GPU activity usually indicates the CPU is limiting performance.
What is your RAM setup? It looks unusual... Review GPU and chipset drivers. Restart settings in CS, compare with factory defaults. Test using the -vulkan launch mode. Turn off CPU-intensive features such as shadows and ambient occlusion. Avoid running CS in borderless mode; always use fullscreen. Monitor temperatures regularly. Examine your BIOS. It's wise to keep it updated for security, though it may introduce bugs. Ensure XMP/EXPO are enabled and there are no restrictions. When upgrading hardware like an SSD or motherboard, reinstalling Windows can be beneficial. Verify maximum performance in Windows Power Settings and Nvidia Control Panel, and disable Vsync if needed.
What processor did you use before upgrading? It might not have been the issue; the RTX 3070 isn't fast enough by current standards.
It seems like the issue is just the windows being windows—don’t reinstall it, that only introduces more problems during upgrades. CS:GO isn’t limited by GPU power, and it works fine on older systems. Try disabling the expo settings; the RAM configuration might be confusing, but it could help.
You can generally push your hardware to its limits with the proper configurations. The advantage of GPU restrictions is that it encourages you to avoid CPU bottlenecks, which is ideal for gaming. It's unlikely you'll want your CPU capped as well, since that leads to poor performance. While it's possible to optimize both, trying to set both GPU and CPU to maximum at the same time is usually unbalanced and rarely achieved, except in some highly optimized titles.