[SOLVED] Help! Low FPS with Low CPU and GPU Usage.

[m0rdecai]

I recently picked up Escape From Tarkov and while trying to get as many frames as possible with the lowest settings, I found out that I was averaging 50 fps while my CPU and GPU were both sitting around 50% usage. I knew going into EFT with a 1080 wouldn't blow me away but when I'm only getting 40 fps at all low settings and my pc isn't getting above 50% usage, something doesn't add up.

I've noticed the same thing happening with some other games but it was never as pronounced so I didn't worry about it. Now, however, I want to get to the bottom of it because I feel like my pc is really being held back and I want to be getting the most out of it. It is frustrating.

In task manager, my cpu is always showing its speed is at the intended 4.2 GHz and under load, it even goes up to 4.37GHz.
My idle cpu temps are 31C and underload with CineBench, I hit a max of around 60C.

Here is my current setup
PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$396.98 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler	$99.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Asus STRIX B250I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$121.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Blue 2 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$229.59 @ B&H
Video Card	EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card
Case	Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case	$109.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$104.99 @ Best Buy
Monitor	Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor
Monitor	Dell S2719DGF 27.0" 2560x1440 155 Hz Monitor	$389.99 @ Dell
Custom	Noctua NA-HC4 chromax.white heatsink covers (for NH-D15, NH-D15S & NH-D15 SE-AM4)
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1453.48
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-31 11:42 EST-0500

I'd also appreciate some insight on my part list and whether or not a piece of hardware is a thorn in my side that could be of concern.

Please any help would be appreciated!!!!

 

[EridanusSV]

Is anything capped? In-game, NVCP, or other software?

 

[m0rdecai]

Is anything capped? In-game, NVCP, or other software?

Not that I am aware of. I know for sure the game itself isn't capped because I've been trying to optimize it with tutorials.
The game's performance doesn't act like a cap either. it is inconsistent frames. I hit 70 fps sometimes and in gun fights, it drops to 30.

 

[EridanusSV]

Is the second monitor running on 60 or 144hz? It shouldn't really matter but have you tried unplugging the second monitor yet?

Plus, if you could, monitor your PSU draw. It could be that you're just not getting enough juice.