Recently my computer has been acting very slow while playing games.
Recently my computer has been acting very slow while playing games.
Consider skipping the Ryzen 3000 model. It performs poorly and its prices have risen. A 10850k offers better speed compared to the 3900x while being more affordable. For a 12-core setup, the 5900x is the only sensible choice. A B550 board provides superior value unless you really need the x570 PCIe configuration. PCIe 4.0 M.2 drives are costly. The gap between a faster 5900x and a 3.0 m.2 SSD becomes apparent, making the upgrade to 5900x more worthwhile. Switching to a 3.0 m.2 SSD would significantly improve performance over a slower CPU. Upgrading later is difficult and expensive. Intel CPUs are lagging behind, so it's wise to avoid Ryzen 3000 now. The power supply you chose is pricey for an ITX case form factor. More airflow is preferable—mesh front style works well. A standard size PSU pairs with a 3.0 m.2 SSD can make the 5900x more affordable than today's options. If you prefer x570, a regular PSU and 3.0 m.2 drive still justify the cost of the 5900x. A slower CPU paired with PCIe 3.0 would result in a much less satisfying experience—definitely not worth it. You’ll likely stick with your 1070 for some time. GPUs are currently unavailable unless you’re buying from a reseller. Hope this clears things up. Cheers.
Are your games running on the SSD? You might notice lag if background applications are overloading your HDD while you play. Consider installing GeForce Experience and updating your graphics drivers from there. What frame rates are you seeing? You mentioned aiming for 144hz in Overwatch and Apex, but higher resolutions could be the issue. Are you using a 1080p 144hz monitor or a 1440p one? With the listed titles, resolution shouldn't be the main problem. If you're at 1080p 144, I'd assume the CPU is the bottleneck, and if it's 1440p 144, the GPU might be the cause. I used an older 1070 and found it challenging to maintain 1440p at 144hz with many games, especially with updates. Still, I wouldn't expect a bad experience given your game selection. It's worth checking in-game settings; however, if the problem is with your HDD, adjusting game settings won't resolve it.
They are installed on an SSD. My monitor is 1080p at 144Hz. I just switched my PC and am installing a fresh Windows copy exclusively on the SSD, removing the old drive. I’m using around 100GB of storage, likely less, which should make the system run more smoothly. My mod told me that when the usage reaches about 99%, it switches to the hard drive again. This drive has been used for several years and I’ve cleaned it multiple times. Now I’m using a 250GB SSD.
You're confirming the current reinstallation process. A complete OS and driver reset might resolve the problem. While some suggest hardware improvements, your setup seems stable enough for smooth gameplay unless you're noticing a sharp drop in frames. Could you describe exactly when the lag occurs—such as sudden drops to 20 or fewer FPS? More details would help.
The issue mainly comes from background processes, OBS can cause lag in games, and open tabs or Discord—other activities are likely contributing too. It’s no surprise this CPU struggles with such tasks. Still, a good setup with minimal background work should handle most games well. Switching to Shadowplay would be even lighter. The idea of upgrading to a new GPU or more RAM makes sense. I think keeping the current GPU is fine since it should still support Overwatch-style games.