Recent gaming computer problems
Recent gaming computer problems
This is my inaugural desktop computer purchase, and I’m relatively new to this area of technology, so please be patient with me.
I recently acquired a gaming PC.
There are several problems:
The case lacks an optical drive, however, a disk was included with the motherboard, which might contain driver software—a crucial element that I'm uncertain about acquiring externally. I’m debating whether an external optical drive is necessary or even relevant.
I’ve installed both the newest and older versions of Nvidia drivers, utilizing and omitting GeForce Experience.
As a gaming PC, it should be capable of running many games adequately. However, I haven’t yet tested demanding titles; smaller games that shouldn't pose a challenge frequently encounter difficulties on this machine.
Typically, game performance fluctuates between 20-30 frames per second, often dropping to 5-10 fps and occasionally peaking at 50-60 fps for brief periods. I suspect there’s something I’m overlooking.
Specifications:
GTX 1080 Ti
i7 8700k
16gb RAM
ASRock Z370 Extreme 4
Thank you.
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Please get in touch with the retailer where you purchased the computer.
Initially, let’s determine which games you're referring to and your display resolution—Full HD, WQHD, or 4K? You can obtain all necessary drivers from the included CD as well as the ASRock website: https://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp. These online drivers are current, whereas those on the disc may be outdated; it’s advisable to download them directly rather than purchasing an external storage device. I assume you've downloaded the NVIDIA drivers from their site, correct? I am hoping you can respond to my inquiries.
Initially, verify that the monitor cable is connected to the 1080ti rather than the motherboard. Furthermore, if your system and Windows are freshly installed, you must configure both the primary processor and graphics card for maximum performance mode instead of energy-saving settings. Please adjust these options through the energy settings (control panel) and the NVIDIA control panel.
cookiemania66 :
So first of all, what kind of games are talking about and what is the resolution you are playing on? Full HD, WQHD or 4K?
You can get all the drivers from that CD also from the ASrock website:
https://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
These drivers are all up to date while the drivers on the Disk might be older, so you better just download them instead of buying an external drive.
I guess that you downloaded the nvidia drivers from their website didnt you?
Hope you can answere my questions
Thanks for the reply.
I haven't had a chance to test many games. I tested on the original Binding of Isaac, which shouldn't be difficult to run. And #killallzombies, which is what I got the frame rate information from.
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I'm gonna test on Dark Souls 3 at various settings once it's installed.
But even the Binding of Isaac ran pretty terribly.
I'm playing on a temporary monitor currently, which I think may be part of the issue. It's a 768 monitor for some reason, being scaled to 1080, so I'm playing at 1080.
I followed that link, but once again, I feel like I'm missing something. I went to the "Latest Drivers Update" section, and used the download link on the first one for the motherboard I have, then things get interesting. I'm not sure where to go from there. I'm not smart.
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And yeah, I downloaded them from the Nvidia website.
Initially, verify that the monitor cable is connected to the 1080 Ti rather than the motherboard. Furthermore, if your computer system and Windows are newly installed, you must configure both the primary processor and graphics card to maximum performance mode instead of power saving settings. Please adjust these from the energy settings (control panel) and within the NVIDIA control panel.
I am unfamiliar with this process. I have set the main processor to performance mode, but it hasn’t resolved the issue. I cannot locate the relevant option in the NVIDIA control panel.
Okay...due to my PC’s language settings, I will attempt a translation for your reference.
Within the NVIDIA control panel, locate “3D Settings Management” (or a similar term like “3D-Einstellungen verwalten”) on the left side of the window.
Next, find “Energy Management Mode” (also known as “Energieverwaltungsmodus”), and configure it to “Maximum Performance” (“Maximale Leistung bevorzugen”). You may need to scroll down to locate this setting.
Furthermore, ensure the monitor cable is connected directly to the graphics card; connecting it to the motherboard will utilize the integrated GPU in your i7 8700k processor, which offers reduced performance.
guanyu210379 :
hmmm...my PC is not on english, so I will try to kinda translate it for you.
In nVidia control panel, just look for "3D settings management" (3D-Einstellungen verwalten) or something like that on the left side of the nVidia control panel window.
Then look for something like "energy management mode" (Energieverwaltungsmodus), set it to something like "max performance" (Maximale Leistung bevorzugen). You might need to scroll down to find that option.
Monitor cable to GPU is also a must. If you connect it to mainboard, you are using the iGPU in the I7 8700k which is weak.
I'll check that. I can't check it currently, as I'm away from that computer for a few days.
And yeah, I'm just not sure how to find out which one the cable is connected to.
Thank you.