My computer does not run games properly.

[Teeton]

Hello.

I have been experiencing a LOT of bad performance from my computer in the newest games.
I have run games like Battlefield 4 and Hardline just fine with my current specs, but I fear, that my CPU is getting too old, and I have too little RAM.
I have the latest drivers for my graphics card. I am sure i forgot something, but if you need more information, then say, and i'll tell you. Appreciate all the help.

Here are some of my PC specs:
GPU: MSI R9 380 4G
CPU: Intel i5 661
4GB RAM
PSU is 500W, but I can't remember the model.
I have my GPU on one PCI connector, which divides in the end to two connectors, which are both connected to the GPU. Should I get two separate connectors, or does GPU get full power like this.

Here are two examples of poor performance:
In Black ops 3, I get 60fps on highest settings, but I get constant minor screen freezes all the time, when I start the game. Once I have played for a while the freezes stop. Could this be caused by my processor, or RAM? Anyway, the next example:
In Fallout 4, I get very low fps in bigger areas, such as cities and forests. We are talking about the 15-20fps range.
I know, that my GPU is good enough to run Fallout at max graphics at 60FPS, but I dont know it needs two separate CPI connectors, or I need a better CPU, or more RAM. What goes for Black Ops 3, I suspect the RAM or CPU. Again, appreciate all the help.

 

[Joshua_32]

Your ram shouldn't be the problem, although it could be ideal to upgrade to 8GB as that will cover you fully. Sounds like your CPU is bottle necking for sure, and that's what will be holding your computer back. It's a very old processor.