Your setup is facing a challenge?
Your setup is facing a challenge?
Hello, with your setup: CPU i5 8400, case with meshify meshify, two noctua nf-a14 fans front, stock fan top, rear fan back, power supply corsair 650 cs, gpu nvidia 3080 evga moba, ram 2x8 corsair vengeance 2666mhz, storage 4 monitors. Last night you played spell break and your cpu usage spiked to 100% during gameplay. Are you wondering if this is limiting your gpu performance or if it’s causing any harm to your system?
Yes, a 6-core 6-thread setup creates a significant limitation, particularly for 1080p resolution. Consider moving to at least 6 cores and 12 threads, or even 8 cores with 16 threads for better performance.
Is there sufficient PCIe power connector on the PSU for the card in question?
It isn't damaging, but it means you're not receiving the full performance you expected. The GPU is operating at half capacity while the CPU runs at full speed.
It’s generally fine if your CPU reaches 100% usage, especially with a high-end rig like the 3080. The 5800X should handle the load well, and upgrading your GPU will likely improve performance without stressing the CPU too much. Just ensure you monitor temperatures and performance to stay within safe limits.