Hi there, I have been struggling for the past year with virtually any graphically 'intensive' game. When I originally built this computer, the GPU was constantly used with every game possible. Now, whenever I launch something, the CPU immediately rises to 80% and jumps up and down from 100% with any game, and the GPU utilization for the game bounces between 0% - 1%.
Here is my build:
ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING motherboard
Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
GeForce RTX 2060
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
GameMax Power Supply 850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Certified
I was able to get a stable 60 FPS @ 1440 2 years ago.
When I run UserBenchMark, it is able to use my GPU. Firefox uses my GPU. The only things on my computer that don't use the GPU is are video games. I don't have integrated graphics.
Any ideas? Not sure what else to try after browsing the forum. Could this be a cable issue with my monitors? Or is it hardware-based? Would also be open to upgrade recommendations. Thanks.
Here is my build:
ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING motherboard
Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
GeForce RTX 2060
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
GameMax Power Supply 850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Certified
- Here is what I have done so far with no fix:
- Updated the BIOS
- Installed DDU -> uninstalled graphics driver -> reinstalled graphics driver
- Switched graphic settings on games... went from low settings (which still keeps the CPU running >80%) to ultra settings (no CPU/GPU difference, only framerate drop).
- Even switched around the resolution to no avail.
I was able to get a stable 60 FPS @ 1440 2 years ago.

When I run UserBenchMark, it is able to use my GPU. Firefox uses my GPU. The only things on my computer that don't use the GPU is are video games. I don't have integrated graphics.
Any ideas? Not sure what else to try after browsing the forum. Could this be a cable issue with my monitors? Or is it hardware-based? Would also be open to upgrade recommendations. Thanks.
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