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The computer's performance is not up to par.

The computer's performance is not up to par.

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Andreasx345
Member
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07-25-2017, 09:08 PM
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I assembled a PC in November and it performs well. I followed the build Linus recommended for the 2016 budget version. Some users with lower specs manage to play games smoothly, but mine struggles with titles like GTA V and H1z1, dropping below 60fps. Now I’m curious: why am I seeing such low frames? Will overclocking my GPU and CPU help? If it does, how should I approach it? Here are my details. I own two GPUs—an ASUS RX480 and a 1050Ti (single fan). My motherboard is an A68HM-K with an A980 DDR3 2400 MHz RAM. The GPU specs include a Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 MT/s PC3-12800 CL9 at 1.5V, a Cooler Master Elite 342 400W mini tower case, and an AMD Athlon X4 860K with a 95W thermal solution. I also have an MSI GAMING Radeon RX 480 GDDR5 4GB crossfire card that supports VR. My SSD is a 240GB NVMe drive.
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Andreasx345
07-25-2017, 09:08 PM #1

I assembled a PC in November and it performs well. I followed the build Linus recommended for the 2016 budget version. Some users with lower specs manage to play games smoothly, but mine struggles with titles like GTA V and H1z1, dropping below 60fps. Now I’m curious: why am I seeing such low frames? Will overclocking my GPU and CPU help? If it does, how should I approach it? Here are my details. I own two GPUs—an ASUS RX480 and a 1050Ti (single fan). My motherboard is an A68HM-K with an A980 DDR3 2400 MHz RAM. The GPU specs include a Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 MT/s PC3-12800 CL9 at 1.5V, a Cooler Master Elite 342 400W mini tower case, and an AMD Athlon X4 860K with a 95W thermal solution. I also have an MSI GAMING Radeon RX 480 GDDR5 4GB crossfire card that supports VR. My SSD is a 240GB NVMe drive.

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xAymar_PvP_
Junior Member
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07-26-2017, 02:25 PM
#2
Your system is quite demanding on the processor, especially with H1Z1 and GTA V running.
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xAymar_PvP_
07-26-2017, 02:25 PM #2

Your system is quite demanding on the processor, especially with H1Z1 and GTA V running.

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RizeAbove
Member
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08-11-2017, 05:46 AM
#3
@GalaxyOfLight What resolution do you use? I have tried GTA V with everything on ultra, on a 880k and 1050ti on 1080p and it went around 50-60fps which is decent. AMD is used mainly for budget builds and is not that good as the intel. Also AMD's multicore test showed that it is way slower than an I3 or a G series. @kosamchetoo yes, indeed GTA V is CPU intensive but right now on my actual setup (880k, gt430 and a 1280x1024 resolution) GTA V uses around 50% of its' power. @GalaxyOfLight overclocking will help but not that much. If you have an aftermarket cooler you should try going to 4ghz or 4.5ghz(BUT WITH AFTERMARKET) since I do not know how great is the stock cooler. PS: RX480 is awesome.
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RizeAbove
08-11-2017, 05:46 AM #3

@GalaxyOfLight What resolution do you use? I have tried GTA V with everything on ultra, on a 880k and 1050ti on 1080p and it went around 50-60fps which is decent. AMD is used mainly for budget builds and is not that good as the intel. Also AMD's multicore test showed that it is way slower than an I3 or a G series. @kosamchetoo yes, indeed GTA V is CPU intensive but right now on my actual setup (880k, gt430 and a 1280x1024 resolution) GTA V uses around 50% of its' power. @GalaxyOfLight overclocking will help but not that much. If you have an aftermarket cooler you should try going to 4ghz or 4.5ghz(BUT WITH AFTERMARKET) since I do not know how great is the stock cooler. PS: RX480 is awesome.

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xXRAXERXx
Posting Freak
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08-25-2017, 01:11 AM
#4
It depends on your setup and goals. Upgrading with a better aftermarket cooler and a more powerful PSU can definitely help improve performance and stability, especially if you're pushing your CPU to its limits.
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xXRAXERXx
08-25-2017, 01:11 AM #4

It depends on your setup and goals. Upgrading with a better aftermarket cooler and a more powerful PSU can definitely help improve performance and stability, especially if you're pushing your CPU to its limits.

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goldenfire64
Junior Member
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08-25-2017, 10:22 PM
#5
Yes, there are a few suggestions you might find helpful.
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goldenfire64
08-25-2017, 10:22 PM #5

Yes, there are a few suggestions you might find helpful.

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ColtCraw
Junior Member
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08-25-2017, 10:37 PM
#6
I have several options for PSUs. I'm using a Corsair VS550, which is more than what I actually require. I think most aftermarket CPU coolers will outperform the original one.
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ColtCraw
08-25-2017, 10:37 PM #6

I have several options for PSUs. I'm using a Corsair VS550, which is more than what I actually require. I think most aftermarket CPU coolers will outperform the original one.