Low performance on almost any game with a more than capable build.

[Kristopher Fronjian]

I can't pinpoint the problem that is causing me to have such bad performance in games so here I am looking for some insight.


examples of lag:
WoW is choppy and fulctuates from 40-60 ping even on very low settings
Black Desert FPS fluctuates from 50-60 frames
Blade and Soul gives me 30-40 frames even on very low settings


my build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/y6mXVn#sthash.6ubpEan5.dpuf
here is my current specs:

Processor
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790K CPU @ 4.00GHz
Manufacturer Intel
Speed 4.0 GHz
Number of Cores 4
CPU ID BFEBFBFF000306C3
Family 06
Model 3C
Stepping 3
Revision
Memory
RAM 16 GB

Video Card
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Chipset GeForce GTX 1080
Dedicated Memory 8.0 GB
Total Memory 8192 MB
Pixel Shader Version 5.1
Vertex Shader Version 5.1
Hardware T & L Yes
Vendor ID 10DE
Device 1B80
Plug and Play ID VEN_10DE&DEV_1B80&SUBSYS_62863842&REV_A1
Driver Version 21.21.13.7660
Operating System
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (build 9600), 64-bit
Service Pack 0
Size 64-bit
Edition
Version 6.3.9600
Locale 0409

BIOS
BIOS BIOS Date: 11/11/15 11:55:04 Ver: 28.01
Version American Megatrends Inc. 2801
Manufacturer American Megatrends Inc.
Date 11/11/15

my userbenchmark report:
http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/4197728

Heaven Benchmark:
https://i.imgur.com/Q6a7u70.png

Prime95 CPU stress test:
All tests came back fine, CPU appears healthy.

Temps:
seem okay,
GPU 50c resting, 60-70
CPU stays around 50-60c in and out of games


Something that tells me it might be the motherboard:

2 ram slots on my motherboard are defective and don't recognize ram sticks, so I have 2 8gb ram sticks in opposite slots so they are not dual. I don't know if this is the problem though or it's the motherboard as a whole.


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If you guys need any additional info I can supply it, just let me know.

 

[Kristopher Fronjian]

Hey,
1) The FIRST thing I'd do is the W10 install to a blank 60GB+ HDD/SSD (whatever cheap drive you can get or have laying around). As per my comment ABOVE somewhere
- should be NO NEED for drivers other than NVidia
- again, no other drives (hdd/ssd) installed (when shut down, just remove the SATA data and power cables from the rear of each drive)

2) I would replace the MOTHERBOARD regardless of the above results as you are losing performance.
- verify the warranty (should be 3 years from manufacturer or purchase date)
- if no warranty go to PCPARTPICKER to investigate boards

Examples:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LWZ2FT/asus-motherboard-z97ausb31
or
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bzbp99/asrock-motherboard-z97pro4

3) Pick some benchmarks that are fully repeatable so you can check values now and later. I recommend:
a) Unigine Valley (1920x1080, all else max)
b) game benchmarks like Metro series (just use 1920x1080 and everything else to max to keep it simple)

4) Feel free to PM me if need be, or start a new thread and link me to it. If you want I'll stay with your issue until it's solved but I can only do so much from here.

Thanks for helping me through this.

Would you recommend upgrading to a newer MB? Which would mean having to replace my RAM and CPU since they aren't compatible with new models anymore. Is this worth it at this time? Money isn't really a big problem as long as it's a good purchase right now.

 

[Danra]

If WoW is choppy call your internet provider and ask them to check your line. WoW is requires very little from computers because Blizzard wants as many people as possible to play and pay.

Click on the following link to check your internet speed and please tell us what numbers you got. Run the test three times [it does not take very long].

http://www.speedtest.net/