Performance issues in games on 1070ti
Performance issues in games on 1070ti
The computer has an Intel Core i5-10400f processor, 16GB of RAM at 2666MT/s DDR4, and runs on an Asus prime 510m-k motherboard. It features a Nvidia GTX 1070ti GPU from Gigabyte, a 500W power supply, and is powered by a Windows 11 Home OS with a sata SSD. The monitor supports 1080p at 144Hz. Recently, the user experienced performance drops in games like League of Legends, with FPS fluctuating between 70-90 before dropping below 60. After reinstalling the OS and checking system settings, drivers, and power modes, we reviewed but couldn’t determine if the issue was due to outdated settings or inherent system limitations. It seems possible his system is simply showing signs of age.
You're not taking it seriously. The 1070ti is just 8 years old. I still own an older 1080ti in an 11-year-old build.
Honestly, this setup is a very tight budget, even back when it was built and the graphics card was starting to lose its edge. The motherboard doesn’t meet the standards I’d suggest for upgrading CPUs, graphics, or power supplies. Your friend might want to think about investing in a new build instead.
From what I recall, it was even more expensive—it had a 1650 when he brought it. I was curious about whether the FPS he's achieving is normal, since he keeps complaining again... "bad game, it worked perfectly before x patch. I saw online 200 FPS and I don't get even 100", etc.
After seeing the edit, I thought about selling it and making a new one from scratch.
Even when promoting it as a "sell this one" scenario, I wouldn't anticipate much success. The most affordable base configuration I've discovered so far (aiming for a decent office PC) is around $560 using a 12700K combo from MicroCenter, paired with a dubious power supply, storage drive, and office case. Not including a graphics card, but it does come with an official and legitimate W11 Home OEM. Despite this, the system remains from roughly four generations ago with a very uncertain upgrade route.
Let him conduct a basic test.
When engaging in games at medium or high settings, lower the in-game graphical options to low or minimal. Observe whether the frame rate improved significantly.
If it did, the bottleneck was likely the GPU; upgrading to a better GPU would yield higher FPS.
If there was only a slight improvement (around 5 FPS), the limitation was probably on the CPU; consider exploring a more powerful CPU option.