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Re: New Gaming PC Build - Performance Issues?

Posted by: TechWizard99 October 26, 2023, 10:30 AM 18 Replies
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TechWizard99
October 25, 2023, 08:15 AM
Hey everyone,

I just finished building my new gaming PC, and I'm encountering some unexpected performance issues. I'm getting lower frame rates in games than I expected, and some stuttering. Here are my specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD
PSU: 850W Gold

I've updated my GPU drivers to the latest version, and my BIOS is also up to date. I've tried a few troubleshooting steps like disabling XMP and re-enabling it, but nothing seems to make a significant difference.

Is there anything obvious I might be missing? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
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ComponentDude
October 25, 2023, 09:02 AM
Hey TechWizard99, that's a killer build! Don't worry, performance hiccups happen. Have you checked your CPU and GPU temperatures under load? Sometimes throttling can occur if components are overheating. Also, make sure your monitor is plugged into the GPU, not the motherboard's integrated graphics port. A simple oversight, but it happens!
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TechWizard99
October 25, 2023, 09:35 AM
@ComponentDude Thanks for the quick reply! I've been monitoring temps with MSI Afterburner, and CPU is hitting around 75-80°C and GPU around 65-70°C during gaming, which seems within acceptable limits. And yes, the monitor is definitely plugged into the GPU. I even double-checked.
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PerformanceGuru
October 25, 2023, 10:10 AM
What games are you testing with, and at what resolution/settings? Also, is your RAM actually running at 6000MHz? Sometimes Windows performance monitoring can be a bit misleading. Try checking it in the BIOS or using CPU-Z.
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TechWizard99
October 25, 2023, 10:55 AM
@PerformanceGuru I've tested with Cyberpunk 2077 (RTX Ultra preset, 1440p) and Call of Duty Modern Warfare II (High settings, 1440p). I'm getting around 80-90 FPS in Cyberpunk and 120-140 FPS in MWII, which feels a bit low for these specs. I just checked CPU-Z, and it says my DRAM Frequency is 3000MHz, which is half of what it should be. This must be it!
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ByteMaster
October 25, 2023, 11:20 AM
Bingo! Sounds like your RAM isn't running in dual-channel or at its rated speed. Make sure XMP/DOCP is enabled in your BIOS. If it is enabled and still not running correctly, try manually setting the RAM timings and frequency, though XMP should ideally work. Also, check that your RAM sticks are in the correct slots on your motherboard for dual-channel operation (usually slots A2 and B2).
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TechWizard99
October 26, 2023, 10:25 AM
YOU GUYS ARE HEROES! I found it. The RAM was indeed running at 3000MHz. I re-enabled XMP Profile 1 in the BIOS, and it immediately jumped to 6000MHz. I re-ran my benchmarks, and Cyberpunk is now consistently hitting 120+ FPS, and MWII is over 180 FPS. The stuttering is completely gone! I'm not sure why XMP got disabled after my initial build, but thank you all for the help. Couldn't have done it without this community!

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