Playing odd games on an i7 6700 with a GTX 1660 TiPerformance and quirks when using these components together
Playing odd games on an i7 6700 with a GTX 1660 TiPerformance and quirks when using these components together
Noticed DOTA is live (I’m not a player) – maybe the game’s cap or a network hiccup caused the issue. This is referred to as an unstable overclock.
Thanks for the name you gave it—it might be related to the internet. It seems like a rough connection issue.
The game requires more processing power because it's a browser-based game and a co-op multiplayer game.
In addition to what was discussed before, I suggest reviewing the fundamentals. Although both GPUs are from Nvidia, it’s a good idea to use the DDU tool to refresh the drivers. Also, look for any general driver updates for your system—especially verifying that the Intel ME driver is current. It might also be worth checking if the PSU isn’t performing as well as it appears.
I don't OC due to concerns about PSU limits; I mainly use it for monitoring. Is the FPS drop due to hardware issues or network lag affecting performance? I’m hoping for a noticeable improvement, but a small boost isn’t what I expected. Could this really be a CPU strain? I’ve cleaned up my DDU installations several times—perhaps three times now—but haven’t done a fresh Windows install yet because I need it for work. How do you check for Intel ME updates? I’m not familiar with Intel ME, though all Windows updates are considered current, including optional ones. Are there other ways to verify power delivery? I’ve checked CPU and GPU power via MSI Afterburner, HWMonitor, and GPUZ during games, and everything looks normal. At least theoretically, there shouldn’t be signs of insufficient power.
ME serves as the control core; it handles the microcode and related functions. An outdated version might benefit from an update, which could improve compatibility with the latest GPU. Install the Intel DSA utility to verify updates, as it's the most dependable method for this check. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...etect.html
It seems like you're trying to figure out why your system feels slow despite certain specs. Cooling, case design, or VRM limits could play a role. A low performance profile in Windows might also affect responsiveness. Even if the CPU doesn't hit 100%, it can still be a bottleneck. Many applications don't fully utilize all cores, so a 75% utilization on a 6700 suggests heavy core usage (around 50% physical and 50% virtual). Modern games typically need a modern CPU with more than four physical cores.
Hey, need some guidance on setting up your OptiPlex 5040. You have 16GB DDR3L RAM, an Intel i5-6700K CPU, a GTX 1660 Ti, 256GB M.2 SSD, and plan to switch to NVMe M.2 in the future. Your PSU is a Corsair CX550W. When playing games like Fortnite, GTA V, and Red Dead Redemption, you experience random freezes. I’m not sure what’s causing it. Could someone help me figure this out? Also, you mentioned upgrading to 32GB DDR3L RAM and an i7-6700K later. Thanks!