Computer Performing Slowly

[Regzuro]

I recently built a budget build PC, I'd say about a few months ago, and I picked up some used parts from friends for the PC. I got an AMD 7850 that a friend used for about two years. I also got an Antec 900 case, which a friend used for a few years as well. The other parts are irrelevant considering I switched them out later. I was not getting the performance I hoped to, and after getting a job, I decided to buy a GTX 980 considering it was on sale. I didn't expect much to change even then, considering I just put a high level gaming GPU into a budget build PC. Today, I got an Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz cpu, and a MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (because my old mobo was AMD along with my old cpu). I expected to get way better frames than before, but still, I was incredibly disappointed by the results. I have friends who have the same cpu, but worse gpu, and they still have better performances in games. This led me to believe that my PC was overheating, because all of the fans but one in my case do not work. I checked the temperatures on my PC and they all looked normal. I really do not know what the problem is, but I will list all of my current PC parts to give some more insight into the situation.

Case: Antec 900

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel

CPU: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz

GPU: MSI GTX 980 OC

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Power Supply: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Any help or suggestions to why my PC is not performing like it should be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[stl522013]

I recently built a budget build PC, I'd say about a few months ago, and I picked up some used parts from friends for the PC. I got an AMD 7850 that a friend used for about two years. I also got an Antec 900 case, which a friend used for a few years as well. The other parts are irrelevant considering I switched them out later. I was not getting the performance I hoped to, and after getting a job, I decided to buy a GTX 980 considering it was on sale. I didn't expect much to change even then, considering I just put a high level gaming GPU into a budget build PC. Today, I got an Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz cpu, and a MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (because my old mobo was AMD along with my old cpu). I expected to get way better frames than before, but still, I was incredibly disappointed by the results. I have friends who have the same cpu, but worse gpu, and they still have better performances in games. This led me to believe that my PC was overheating, because all of the fans but one in my case do not work. I checked the temperatures on my PC and they all looked normal. I really do not know what the problem is, but I will list all of my current PC parts to give some more insight into the situation.

Case: Antec 900

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel

CPU: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz

GPU: MSI GTX 980 OC

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Power Supply: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Any help or suggestions to why my PC is not performing like it should be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

It is possible it is the PSU. Download GPU-Z, record it to a file, upload the file to Zippyshare or Dropbox, and drop the link here.

 

[MauveCloud]

Here are a couple of other possibilities:
1. Driver issues: if you didn't clear out the drivers for the old GPU and install the proper drivers for the new GPU, that could adversely affect performance.
2. Resolution/settings: if you're trying to play at 2560x1440 with ultra settings while your friends are playing at 1920x1080 or lower with medium settings, they might get better framerates even if they have weaker hardware. It might help if you specified what monitor you're using.

 

[Regzuro]

Here are a couple of other possibilities:
1. Driver issues: if you didn't clear out the drivers for the old GPU and install the proper drivers for the new GPU, that could adversely affect performance.
2. Resolution/settings: if you're trying to play at 2560x1440 with ultra settings while your friends are playing at 1920x1080 or lower with medium settings, they might get better framerates even if they have weaker hardware. It might help if you specified what monitor you're using.

1. I did it all correctly.
2. I struggle on 1600 x 900 on medium settings when my friends can easily run 1080p with high.

 

[Regzuro]

I recently built a budget build PC, I'd say about a few months ago, and I picked up some used parts from friends for the PC. I got an AMD 7850 that a friend used for about two years. I also got an Antec 900 case, which a friend used for a few years as well. The other parts are irrelevant considering I switched them out later. I was not getting the performance I hoped to, and after getting a job, I decided to buy a GTX 980 considering it was on sale. I didn't expect much to change even then, considering I just put a high level gaming GPU into a budget build PC. Today, I got an Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz cpu, and a MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (because my old mobo was AMD along with my old cpu). I expected to get way better frames than before, but still, I was incredibly disappointed by the results. I have friends who have the same cpu, but worse gpu, and they still have better performances in games. This led me to believe that my PC was overheating, because all of the fans but one in my case do not work. I checked the temperatures on my PC and they all looked normal. I really do not know what the problem is, but I will list all of my current PC parts to give some more insight into the situation.

Case: Antec 900

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel

CPU: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz

GPU: MSI GTX 980 OC

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Power Supply: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Any help or suggestions to why my PC is not performing like it should be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

It is possible it is the PSU. Download GPU-Z, record it to a file, upload the file to Zippyshare or Dropbox, and drop the link here.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/16/07/27/n8z.png

 

[stl522013]

I recently built a budget build PC, I'd say about a few months ago, and I picked up some used parts from friends for the PC. I got an AMD 7850 that a friend used for about two years. I also got an Antec 900 case, which a friend used for a few years as well. The other parts are irrelevant considering I switched them out later. I was not getting the performance I hoped to, and after getting a job, I decided to buy a GTX 980 considering it was on sale. I didn't expect much to change even then, considering I just put a high level gaming GPU into a budget build PC. Today, I got an Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz cpu, and a MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (because my old mobo was AMD along with my old cpu). I expected to get way better frames than before, but still, I was incredibly disappointed by the results. I have friends who have the same cpu, but worse gpu, and they still have better performances in games. This led me to believe that my PC was overheating, because all of the fans but one in my case do not work. I checked the temperatures on my PC and they all looked normal. I really do not know what the problem is, but I will list all of my current PC parts to give some more insight into the situation.

Case: Antec 900

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel

CPU: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz

GPU: MSI GTX 980 OC

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Power Supply: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Any help or suggestions to why my PC is not performing like it should be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

It is possible it is the PSU. Download GPU-Z, record it to a file, upload the file to Zippyshare or Dropbox, and drop the link here.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/16/07/27/n8z.png

You have to go to sensors, log it to a file, and then run a game.

 

[Regzuro]

I recently built a budget build PC, I'd say about a few months ago, and I picked up some used parts from friends for the PC. I got an AMD 7850 that a friend used for about two years. I also got an Antec 900 case, which a friend used for a few years as well. The other parts are irrelevant considering I switched them out later. I was not getting the performance I hoped to, and after getting a job, I decided to buy a GTX 980 considering it was on sale. I didn't expect much to change even then, considering I just put a high level gaming GPU into a budget build PC. Today, I got an Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz cpu, and a MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (because my old mobo was AMD along with my old cpu). I expected to get way better frames than before, but still, I was incredibly disappointed by the results. I have friends who have the same cpu, but worse gpu, and they still have better performances in games. This led me to believe that my PC was overheating, because all of the fans but one in my case do not work. I checked the temperatures on my PC and they all looked normal. I really do not know what the problem is, but I will list all of my current PC parts to give some more insight into the situation.

Case: Antec 900

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel

CPU: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz

GPU: MSI GTX 980 OC

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

Power Supply: CORSAIR CX series CX600M 600W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC CP-9020060-NA Power Supply

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Any help or suggestions to why my PC is not performing like it should be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

It is possible it is the PSU. Download GPU-Z, record it to a file, upload the file to Zippyshare or Dropbox, and drop the link here.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/16/07/27/n8z.png

You have to go to sensors, log it to a file, and then run a game.

http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/f5hRtojA/file.html

 

[stl522013]

The file looks kind of stupid on my end, but if I am correct, it looks like your GPU load isn't reaching 100%.

 

[Regzuro]

The file looks kind of stupid on my end, but if I am correct, it looks like your GPU load isn't reaching 100%.

What am I supposed to do about that then? I just want my computer to perform like it should with all the money I put into it.

 

[stl522013]

The file looks kind of stupid on my end, but if I am correct, it looks like your GPU load isn't reaching 100%.

What am I supposed to do about that then? I just want my computer to perform like it should with all the money I put into it.

Do you have the correct drivers installed? Did you uninstall any conflicting drivers beforehand? Would it be possible to try your graphics card on a different computer?

 

[Regzuro]

The file looks kind of stupid on my end, but if I am correct, it looks like your GPU load isn't reaching 100%.

What am I supposed to do about that then? I just want my computer to perform like it should with all the money I put into it.

Do you have the correct drivers installed? Did you uninstall any conflicting drivers beforehand? Would it be possible to try your graphics card on a different computer?

I do have the correct drivers installed. I uninstalled everything AMD and even downloaded and ran AMD Clean Uninstall to make sure everything was gone. I can't really try my GPU on another computer. Do you think the GPU is messed up?