Undoubtedly running at maximum capacity.
Undoubtedly running at maximum capacity.
I've noticed similar performance in games like World of Warcraft. It mainly relies on up to four cores, but the network thread can overload one core, resulting in just about 20% usage on my 8700k. The GPU stays around 60%, and there are noticeable drops from 200 to 75%.
The unusual aspect is that no core was fully capped. Each core was varying between 40% and 60%. I might have overlooked that setting "My Time at Portia" to 1440p increased the card to 50%-60% and reset the clock to 2085mhz from 1605mhz that I was seeing at 1080p. This suggests something is controlling it, as the resolution jump didn’t change FPS—it just made better use of the GPU.
It's still advisable to occasionally verify, as there might still be an issue with performance activation.
Consider adjusting your RAM manually to 3200mhz and observe any changes. Most guides suggest keeping timings on auto, as the chipset will adjust them to maintain stability. Overclocking RAM is uncommon, but some models like 2133CL13 can reach 3200 easily while others like 3000CL14 may drop to around 3000. If you proceed, ensure your system supports it and monitor temperatures closely. The risk of damage is low if done carefully, but stability isn't guaranteed.
it's the RAM, and you don't have to worry if you try to cover it first before spending any money. Even using two sticks and covering it could be helpful. Consider four sticks at 2666 or two sticks at 3000, as you suggested.
I developed the setup for handling game servers and required 64GB of RAM. Even for a development rig it wasn’t necessary, so thank you for the help. I plan to upgrade by removing two sticks and boosting performance gradually—moving up through 2400, 2666, etc. If the current RAM can reach 3000, I’ll keep both in place; if they fail, I’ll have backups ready. Thanks for your time! I’ll test it after work and share the results.
I adjusted my settings to 16 16 38 at 1.35v on 2666, which started working with two sticks. I haven’t tried higher speeds yet and don’t notice any better results. I cleared my CMOS so only 4.6ghz runs now (skipped many fine adjustments just to get the base overclock). I took a screenshot to show what’s happening.