[SOLVED] I think that my PC is terribly underperforming.

[dobringabriel32]

So, i just got a prebuilt PC for 450$ or so, and i think it is underperforming.

Specs:

Processor: AMD A12-9720P RADEON R7, 12 COMPUTE CORES 4C+8G 2.70GHz

Graphics Card: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

1TB HDD

4GB RAM

Windows 10 with Game DVR and all that shiz disabled



I get 20 - 30 fps average on fortnite (normal match)

40 - 60 CS:GO Competitive and casual, 20 - 30 deathmatch



I honestly don't know what to do. I've tried ALL optimizing guides, all fps boost guides, EVERYTHING. I still can't get it to work.



On fortnite i have stuttering issues and fps issues with the smallest 3D Resolution, low settings, all low. I mainly need help with fortnite but other games are also appreciated.



My drivers are also up to date

 

[dobringabriel32]

this is the zise of it. can surely fit in my pc

 

[dobringabriel32]

bruh that cpu is overpowered. gta 5 on medium - high settings runs at 50 - 70 fps

 

[King_V]

You MIGHT need a BIOS upgrade to support the 2000 series Ryzens. The 2400g has integrated graphics as well.

Cooling/heatsink might be an issue, I don't know how things are arranged.

Honestly, I'd recommend taking it back. Paying $450 for what you have, plus having to pay more to upgrade, is NOT worth it.

There's a pretty good deal on this machine:
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/xps-tower/spd/xps-8930-desktop/DXCWVMAX001H

When you get it to the cart, enter the coupon code SAVE10 and it brings the price down to $476.99 (though I think there will be sales tax added, depending on what state you're in. I've been assuming you're in the US). Even with the i3 and the 1050Ti, it will be FAR superior to what you have now.

You'll still need a monitor, though, but I believe decent 1920x1080 monitors can be had for around $100 or so . . depending on whether you go smaller or larger. (I've seen 1920x1080 monitors as small as 22 inches and as big as 32 inches)

 

[dobringabriel32]

i live in the EU in romania. can you tell me how to upgrade my BIOS?

 

[dobringabriel32]

and also, what is virtualization?

 

[King_V]

You'd have to check the current version of the BIOS (may be shown during boot up, or you may have to hit F2 or DEL to get into the BIOS before Windows starts booting), and there should be a version somewhere in the various options or menus.

Then, you'd have to go to the website of the motherboard maker (or of the OEM, like HP or Dell, if that's the brand of the computer), and search their download and support page for the latest BIOS for your board. The instructions aren't always the same for every PC/motherboard brand.

Still, this is a lot of extra work (and expense, if you're buying more RAM and an upgraded processor) for what I am assuming is a new system. I would advise returning it and buying the i5 system you said you originally wanted to get.

 

[dobringabriel32]

ok BIOS is O3BKT18A

 

[dobringabriel32]

is this build good??.

Userbenchmark PC Build Comparison
Baseline Bench: Game 75%, Desk 130%, Work 57%
CPU: Intel Core i3-7100
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB
SSD: Intel 900P Optane NVMe PCIe 280GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)
RAM: HyperX Fury DDR4 2666 C15 2x4GB
MBD: Asus STRIX Z270F GAMING

 

[King_V]

It's pretty good - definitely MUCH more capable of gaming than the A12.

My only complaint would be the 7000 series CPU. If you could find one with say an i3-8100 or i3-8400 with the rest of the specs being similar, and around the same price, I'd recommend doing that.

the i3 7000 series was 2 cores, with 4 threads, whereas the i3 8000 series is 4 cores with 4 threads.

 

[dobringabriel32]

my BIOS is at the latest version, i didn't need to upgrade it.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Not really any reason to get a 7th Gen Intel CPU anymore.