Question Low FPS and GPU and CPU not fully utilized

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

Hey everyone, I hope this is the right place for this:

I recently updated my rather old PC, these are my new components:

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Radeon RX 580
16GB GSkill Aegis RAM
ASRock B450 Pro4 Motherboard

If you need to know about any other parts, please let me know.

I expected a noticeable improvement on FPS compared to my old system but it is not as good as i hoped.

AC Origins for example runs on 25-35 FPS in cities and 45 in emptier places.

The issue is that the GPU and the CPU are not used to their full potential both only having a usage of about 60-70%.

So, how do I fix that.

Looking forward to your replies and as I have said, if you need more information please let me know.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

What game? Have you installed the proper drivers? Are you using an older copy of windows on an old hdd?

 

[computerjoe314]

What game? Have you installed the proper drivers? Are you using an older copy of windows on an old hdd?

What resolution are you playing at? What did you have before? Where are you getting the usage numbers from?

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

Asassin's Creed Origins is the game I mentioned in my post. The problem occures for all the other games I have tested though (Shadow of War, GTAV, AC Odyssey and Unity)

Yes, all drivers are updated, I did not buy a new copy of Windows though but I have used Windows 10 before and its updated. I am using my old HDDs, could that be the problem? I always thought HDDs just made for longer loading times which wouldnt have really bothered me.

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

I am playing at 1980x1080 and High graphics settings, but the problem also occurs at lower settings. I had an intel I5, dont know the number anymore and an R9 280 as well as 8GB of RAM.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

This can be caused by using an old hdd. I would reinstall windows. Using the media creation tool on microsofts website.

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

Would reinstalling Windows change anything without getting a new HDD or SSD?

Also, what would I use the media creation tool for?

 

[computerjoe314]

Where are you getting the usage numbers from?

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

I am using MSI Afterburner.

 

[computerjoe314]

Did you wipe everything before you upgraded? Did you wipe drivers?
Maybe try a BIOS update

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

I wiped drivers but not windows or any other data. BIOS should be up to date.

 

[computerjoe314]

What did you use to wipe drivers?

 

[Ch33z3M0nk3y]

I just uninstalled them using the control centres.

 

[computerjoe314]

control centres

Could you clarify?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Use display driver uninstaller.

 

[rgd1101]

reinstall the os

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Thats 2 for reinstalling os. it isnt quick but it should fix the issue

 

[thetiesthatbind2018]

Format your OS and will solve the problem for you. But please mind buying a SSD, it’s a pity since they are really cheap and work like a charm.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

A 120gb SSD big that is enough for Windows and a few programs can be picked up for under $19
Currently, you can get a Kingston SA400 240gb SSD for $28.99, a steal. It will fit windows, a few programs, and a few games: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/btDzK8/kingston-a400-240gb-25-solid-state-drive-sa400s37240g
I put a Kingston SA400 240gb SSD in an old computer and the performance increase over the old hard drive is phenomenal. I think nearly every computer should have an SSD as a boot drive since they are sooo cheap now. 9 years ago a 256 SSD was ~$500, now they cost very little, under $30. A fresh os install will solve this issue whether on hdd or ssd.