Unusual FPS declines are happening.
Unusual FPS declines are happening.
It's odd that a low-end GPU only runs at 50% during light gaming, while heavy games should hit full capacity. I believe either your assumption is wrong or the GPU isn't functioning properly. In current titles, performance should stay near 100% most of the time—unless they have extremely low specs. If your CPU becomes a bottleneck, you'd see similar issues at all times. Something seems off; it might be the GPU or the software. You could verify this with benchmarks like 3DMark and timing tests against other PCs with identical configurations. If you're in the middle range, your system likely works fine. If not, a hardware or driver issue is probably the cause.
I just upgraded my old machine with this. The prices here are really high. I bought the 950 for $110 used and other parts also seem overpriced. One more question: Did you reinstall Windows after upgrading the processor and motherboard? Could that be causing the stuttering? On YouTube, some people have the same processor but a lower GPU like a 750ti, yet they perform better than mine. Should I go with a new Windows version?
It's generally advised to reinstall Windows after a motherboard or CPU upgrade, although it might be possible to proceed without doing so. However, you'll need a solid understanding of the process to avoid issues like driver conflicts and compatibility problems. Windows may become unstable with new drivers, while older ones could persist. The system will function but likely not optimally. Proceed if you're comfortable with the steps and have backups in place.