Computer Not Running At Full Potential

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LFC180

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Jun 26, 2016
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Hey
So as the title says, i don't think my computer is running as good as it should. When i try to play even the most basic games the game lags and is unplayable, when i'm watching HD Movies it also lags. Any help would be appreciated

My Spec:
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64Bit

MotherBoard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3

CPU: Intel Core I7 4770

GPU/Graphics card: AMD Radeon R9 290 947MHz 4GB

RAM: 16GB DDR3

PSU: Corsair RM850

OS Hardrive: Samsung SSD 840 EVO 120GB

5 x External Hardrives
 
Solution
I would have guessed it was because of the mobo chipset, but I just saw the version of the CPU isn't "unlocked", nvm this.

Is the computer new? my first try would be to apply some new thermal paste to the CPU and see if the issue persists, the CPU fan is spinning, right?


@ema21del9 not to worry. My main problem is fixed now and I'm not too worried about the turning on issue. Thank you for your help and time and everyone else who commented on this thread, really appreciate the help