Question Performance Issues After Upgrading to RTX 3050

[anakin912]

Hello, I have an issue where all programs take a long time to open and start since I changed my GPU. I have a Ryzen 5 3400G with integrated graphics, which I had been using for 3 years without any problems. Recently, I purchased an RTX 3050 6GB. While the GPU performs decently in games (though I expected slightly better performance), my main issue is that ever since I installed it, all programs take a long time to launch—Chrome, Discord, Steam (this one the most), and all games take a very long time to start.

I have updated the GPU drivers, and I couldn't find anything online that helps solve my problem. If you need additional specifications to assist me, don't hesitate to ask. Thank you!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I have updated the GPU drivers, and I couldn't find anything online that helps solve my problem. If you need additional specifications to assist me, don't hesitate to ask.
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:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
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.

Did you use DDU, prior to dropping the RTX3050 into the build?

 

[anakin912]

Thanks! I´m new and didn´t know about this.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400g
CPU cooler: -
Motherboard: Asus prime A-320
Ram: 16gb (dual)
SSD/HDD: 500gb Kingston ssd, 500gb hdd
GPU: RTX Nvidia 3050
PSU: Generic 500w (3 yo)
Chassis: Generic
OS: Windows 10
Monitor: Samsung S22F350, Samsung SyncMaster (I have just noticed that my PC detects the SyncMaster monitor as my main one and it´s connected to the integrated GPU, while the S22 is considered as the secondary connected to the RTX 3050)
Not sure how to check BIOS version.

I didn´t use DDU.

 

[logainofhades]

Generic 500w PSU is probably the culprit, but I would use DDU regardless just to rule it out, and the fact it is free to do. I also would get rid of that PSU and get a quality one, whether it is the problem or not. Such a PSU is going to be low quality and will kill hardware when it dies.