Question PC Underperforming?

Jun 8, 2025
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Hello everyone!

I believe my build is running well below par but I'm really unsure as to why. My specs: GPU = RTX 2080ti, CPU = i9 9900k running at 4.9ghz, RAM = 32gb 3200mhz(the 2 sticks are in the correct slots), Windows 10 running from an SSD.
For an example, Elden Ring will constantly dip into the 20-30fps range with bad stuttering, this problem is consistent across most modern games(Marvel Rivals, Lies of P, Cyberpunk etc) I am playing at 2560 x 1440p, but dropping the resolution has no difference on performance. I have insured that I am plugged into my GPU and not my MOBO, Hardware Accelerated GPU scheduling is on (Turning off has no noticeable difference), My drivers are up to date, the in game settings seem not too affect much either.
On my old build ( GPU = gtx 1070ti, CPU = i5 8400, Ram = 16gb) I rarely ever ran into performance issues with Elden Ring.

If anyone has any suggestions that would be greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,

Lewis :)
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

My specs: GPU = RTX 2080ti, CPU = i9 9900k running at 4.9ghz, RAM = 32gb 3200mhz(the 2 sticks are in the correct slots), Windows 10 running from an SSD.
When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
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Ram:
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PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

On my old build ( GPU = gtx 1070ti, CPU = i5 8400, Ram = 16gb) I rarely ever ran into performance issues with Elden Ring.
Did you recycle your older platform's OS drive without reinstalling the OS on the new platform?
 
Alright will do, thank you!

CPU: i9 9900k running at 4.9ghz
CPU cooler: It's an EK Velocity Water Cooling block, I can't remember the exact model, sorry.
Motherboard: ASUS Strix Z390-F Gaming (I'm unsure what the bios version is, sorry)
Ram: 2 x 16gb CorVenRGBPRO DDR4 3200
SSD/HDD: Samsung 500gb 970 EVO M.2 (Windows installed on this drive) x 2
GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 Ti (EK-Vector RTX2080 ti RGB Nickel + Plexi water cooling)
PSU: Corsair RM650x ( 6 years old)
Chassis: NZXT H700 White TG Case
OS: Windows 10 Home
Monitor: MSI Optix AG32CQ

Also, no I didn't recycle my old OS Drive from the previous build :)