Warzone is running poorly at high temperatures, 10400F.
Warzone is running poorly at high temperatures, 10400F.
Your RAM speed is decent, but other high-demand games may still run smoothly depending on the system.
GoodRam 16GB (2x8GB) runs at 3200MHz CL16 IRDM X Black with profile XMP in BIOS. The resizable bar is also available. In CS2 it reaches around 300 FPS, dropping to 140/130 depending on the map—typically about 200 frames. League of Legends performance is 100-144 FPS. I swapped the i3100F to a newer BIOS version. I’m puzzled why, even with freesync/vsync turned on, the game feels choppy at 75 FPS. Warzon also shows drops and isn’t smooth. Is there a fix possible, or should I replace the monitor? I’m particularly concerned about the Warzon screen tearing and lack of smoothness despite 80-100 frames.
CS2 isn't as tough as Warzone, but League is even less so. I'd check the 1% lows—it should work with your riva-tuner tool. Warzone uses more CPU because it's a big map with lots of players and activity. Vsync just makes the GPU render frames together with the monitor's refresh rate, letting it run at the monitor's highest FPS. To see if thermal throttling or other limits are happening, run hwinfo in the background.
I might opt for a frame cap over VSync. VSync isn't a frame cap—it's a method that aligns frame delivery to prevent tearing. It can be done as a frame cap, but isn't required. If Warzone's VSync uses frame buffering, it will continuously force your system to create more frames than your monitor can display. Since RTSS is already installed, as shown in the overlay, consider switching to its frame cap instead.
You're considering whether to upgrade your current setup or sell it for a better option. Your current specs are solid, but the upgrade path you're thinking about is viable. It depends on your needs and budget. The new components you mentioned offer improved performance, especially for gaming and multitasking. Weigh the costs of the new gear against your usage patterns to decide what's best for you.
I don't suggest this upgrade. The R5 5600 offers little more speed than the 10400F. It doesn't provide a significant boost. The 8GB 9060XT isn't worth the savings over the 16GB option. You're reducing the card's lifespan to save around $70.
You can boost performance by switching from an HDD to an SSD, which should make gameplay smoother.
Perhaps you attempted to cap the frames per second? The drop from 100 to 60 might be due to this, as setting a lower cap could stabilize the rate and enhance visual quality. It's worth trying; if it fails, you can revert to unlimited again.
From what I see online, running Warzone on an SSD improves performance significantly. Users on Reddit and YouTube often mention that switching to an SSD resolves lagging problems. While it doesn’t guarantee success, using a HDD for the OS in 2025 isn’t worthwhile. SSDs are affordable—you don’t need a $100+ drive. A 500GB unit for Windows and your top games makes a big difference. Once the OS runs on an SSD, your games should load faster since the drive won’t constantly switch between tasks. HDDs struggle with multitasking, which SSDs excel at.