Bad performance for high-end PC

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Anandu

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Let me begin.

First of all, here are my specs:
-CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
-GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB)
-Motherboard: Asus Maximus Hero VII
-Memory: 8GB RAM (4x 2GB)
-SSD: KINGSTON SV300S37A240G (250GB)
-HDD: ST31000524AS (1TB)
-Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
-Monitor: Eizo Nanao L985EX (Maximum resolution 1600x1200)
-PSU: Floston FL500 500W

I think we can call it a good gaming rig. But I've got a huge problem, the performance is not even close to the expected for the PC specs.

For example 3D Mark Score: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/11735647?

Also all the processor's cores are unparked, optimised windows for gaming, etc...

Lately for some reason in task manager the cpu utilization goes up to like 60+% for lame things. Also I am into YouTube and with OBS with the lowest possible decent settings any game goes terribly bad. So that's the reason why I use ShadowPlay for the least amount of gameplay affect. But I would really like to use OBS...

Do you think it might be the PSU's fault or RAM or what?
I'm currently trying to fix my PC for a very long time and can't understand the bad performance for the good specs it has

PLZ HELP! 😀

 
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That what is the problem? I currently have to film with ShadowPlay, because with OBS literally on 720p, 30 fps, 10000 bitrate, x264 codec (embarassing settings tbh) it's going in lag even on games on browser (eg slither.io) I am desperate and I don't want to buy the Seasonic new PSU and the problem to still not be resolved. Do you guys need pictures of software/hardware or anything?...
 
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You need the PSU no matter what you do. Your current PSU isn't even acceptable for the GPU card you currently have, and if you obtain a higher tiered GPU card to solve the problems you're experiencing, you'll have an even greater need for a different PSU. Either way, a replacement of good quality and sufficient capacity is needed. I don't see any way around the basic fact that what you have is not sufficient for the tasks you want to accomplish, whether the PSU is the core problem or not.
 
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Turkey Scratch knows a lot about power supplies, and whenever he see someone with a poor quality power supply in a thread on Toms Hardware, he warns them that it is likely to explode, and tells them to buy a better one immediately. Dark Breeze is also an expert on power supplies.
Your PSU is not adequate for the power demands of your components, and so you do need to replace it.
However, I doubt your PSU is making your PC slow. I also have ASUS motherboards, and I know that they automatically warn you if the PSU voltage is going out of range.
The real question is, why is your PC not doing what you want it to?
You can do various tests to find if your PC is working properly and check its performance. For example passmark.com can benchmark the performance of your whole PC. If anything performs badly, then you know what to upgrade.
Looking at the spec of your PC, I noticed that you have a powerful CPU, enough memory, but a comparatively cheap GPU. To balance your system for gaming, you probably need a much better GPU.
 
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Never go for low psu in any build I would rather recommend you a corsair or a evga psu.
I personally use Corsair CX750 and it is not giving a problem at all.
 
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Corsair CX series is not that great, lowest quality from corsair. High ripple, low quality capacitor. Barely passes the ATX specification.
 
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Actually most CX units have low ripple and easily pass the ATX specification. The only thing that doesn't meet ATX specification that I can think of is the 30C operating temperature rating, but that's not bug of a deal when it comes to fatal things you can not pass with the ATX specification. And perhaps unrealistic crossload voltage regulation, but that's the same for most all group regulated units.
 
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Yes, consistent lack of longevity is the reason we don't recommend those, which is mainly due to poor capacitor selection and maybe faults in the cooling scheme or layout of components internally as well. They work fine, usually, for a while. The main problem is that they tend to die early, and when you can get better units that don't die early for around the same price range, it makes little sense to waste money on a CX, CS, VS or RM unit unless you live somewhere where there are no better options within a reasonably similar price range.
 
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Guys, please stop telling me that I should upgrade my GPU for better performance, because I have more than 2 friends with i5 (not i7), gtx 750 ti, 8gb ram and have performances much, much better! They can record no problem, they can livestream no problem. And about the PSU I'm going to get the Seasonic 520W.
 
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Seasonic is a great choice. Go for it.
 
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In the end I've got the Antec VPF550 550W and it improved my performance so I can record with OBS but still horrible performance! I've became jealous on people with Pentium and my graphics card and 8GB RAM, really PENTIUM HAS BETTER BERFORMANCE?!? Sorry if I look angry but I'm desperate already with fixing my PC, it really seems as it's cursed... I don't know what to do plz help! 🙁
 
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Probably others are gaming at a lower resolution.
Disable AntiAliasing.
Edit: Don't expect every game to run on ultra at 1080p with your 750ti.
 
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the high CPU usage happened to me once, and it was just windows screwing with me, try re-installing windows and see if that helped

 
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