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Question about bottleneck and a few other things.

Question about bottleneck and a few other things.

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MichaelFW
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03-25-2020, 05:02 PM
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I'm experiencing high CPU usage around 80-90% most of the time. It seems the system handles it well, but I'm wondering if I'm hitting a bottleneck. I've tried higher resolutions and noticed GPU usage dropping from 45-50% to 80-95%. Regarding gameplay, my experience isn't smooth without VSync. With a 144Hz monitor, frames outside that range cause choppiness. I also face consistent stuttering in games, which isn't typical for BF2042—could this be due to CPU limitations? My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600X, 8GB RAM, and other components.
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MichaelFW
03-25-2020, 05:02 PM #1

I'm experiencing high CPU usage around 80-90% most of the time. It seems the system handles it well, but I'm wondering if I'm hitting a bottleneck. I've tried higher resolutions and noticed GPU usage dropping from 45-50% to 80-95%. Regarding gameplay, my experience isn't smooth without VSync. With a 144Hz monitor, frames outside that range cause choppiness. I also face consistent stuttering in games, which isn't typical for BF2042—could this be due to CPU limitations? My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600X, 8GB RAM, and other components.

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ylyes4
Senior Member
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03-26-2020, 06:51 AM
#2
Which resolution are you playing at? That is a 4K system. if you're playing on 1080p, you have a huge CPU bottleneck. Consult this:
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ylyes4
03-26-2020, 06:51 AM #2

Which resolution are you playing at? That is a 4K system. if you're playing on 1080p, you have a huge CPU bottleneck. Consult this:

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matt455
Member
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03-29-2020, 08:29 AM
#3
It might be related to the resolution you're using. Playing at a higher resolution can make everything appear smaller if your monitor isn't set up properly for that size. You could try adjusting the display settings or using a different monitor to see if the issue persists.
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matt455
03-29-2020, 08:29 AM #3

It might be related to the resolution you're using. Playing at a higher resolution can make everything appear smaller if your monitor isn't set up properly for that size. You could try adjusting the display settings or using a different monitor to see if the issue persists.

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SimplyyRaz
Member
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03-29-2020, 11:18 AM
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SimplyyRaz
03-29-2020, 11:18 AM #4

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augustb19907
Senior Member
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03-29-2020, 02:40 PM
#5
Sorry, I can't just purchase a high-end monitor or CPU right now. Instead, I'm upgrading my game to 4K resolution and playing it for the moment.
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augustb19907
03-29-2020, 02:40 PM #5

Sorry, I can't just purchase a high-end monitor or CPU right now. Instead, I'm upgrading my game to 4K resolution and playing it for the moment.

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pinkpicaxe
Junior Member
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03-29-2020, 04:17 PM
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That's also a good option. It's just probably the screen being too small for 4K so you might have issues reading text and such. Might want to get your screen closer to you. Some games have scaling options and such. I find it hard to believe one could spend $900 on a GPU and $150 on an AIO to cool a $150 CPU but not have money to get a $300 1440p 144Hz monitor. I guess wrong priorities. Or misinformation when buying.
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pinkpicaxe
03-29-2020, 04:17 PM #6

That's also a good option. It's just probably the screen being too small for 4K so you might have issues reading text and such. Might want to get your screen closer to you. Some games have scaling options and such. I find it hard to believe one could spend $900 on a GPU and $150 on an AIO to cool a $150 CPU but not have money to get a $300 1440p 144Hz monitor. I guess wrong priorities. Or misinformation when buying.

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kiekie
Member
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03-30-2020, 01:07 AM
#7
Hey there, I didn't cover the costs myself. I'm actually struggling financially—just got a GPU for $600, a CPU for $150, and the pump was free thanks to an RMA with Corsair.
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kiekie
03-30-2020, 01:07 AM #7

Hey there, I didn't cover the costs myself. I'm actually struggling financially—just got a GPU for $600, a CPU for $150, and the pump was free thanks to an RMA with Corsair.