Question Recently upgraded GPU with the hopes of performance improvements, but performance is worse ?

[TLA12]

Hello! I own a prebuilt CyberPower PC and have been slowly but surely upgrading it so I can keep up with newer games until I finally save up enough for a new PC altogether. When I upgraded, I had a lot of problems, I didn't install drivers correctly and screwed myself up. Finally got all of those issues fixed and decided to do a fresh reset on my PC in the hopes my performance improved. Games I used to be able to run on high settings now struggle on Low, games also decide my computer is powerful enough to run stuff on Ultra, but once again it struggles on low. I'm at my wits end here, I'm about to chuck my new GPU and just use my old one.

GPU: Radeon 580 RX to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

RAM: 24GB

 

[Ralston18]

Where did you get the GeForce GTX 1660 Super? Source?

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)? History of heavy use for gaming, video editing, or even bit-mining?

Disk drive(s): Make, model, capacity, how full?

Use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to observe system performance. Use both tools but only one tool at a time.

Observe what system resources are being used: first while not gaming and then while gaming.

Note what system resources are being used, to what extent (%), and what is using any given system resource.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Use DDU from safe mode and remove all drivers. Then reboot and install GeForce ones

 

[TLA12]

Where did you get the GeForce GTX 1660 Super? Source?

Bought from amazon about 6 months ago.

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)? History of heavy use for gaming, video editing, or even bit-mining?

No clue how to check my PSU. PC has been used over 5 years for gaming and school work. No overclocking of parts.

Disk drive(s): Make, model, capacity, how full?

Only have an HDD, I don't know the model but it's brand is Blue and I know its about 5-6 years old.

Use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to observe system performance. Use both tools but only one tool at a time.

Task Manager shows about 6-8% for both CPU and GPU when having apps open and around 20-30% while gaming.

Observe what system resources are being used: first while not gaming and then while gaming.

Note what system resources are being used, to what extent (%), and what is using any given system resource.

 

[TLA12]

Use DDU from safe mode and remove all drivers. Then reboot and install GeForce ones

That's what I did prior to resetting my PC entirely. Didn't help performance.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Do as instructed above and post back information and results

 

[Unolocogringo]

24 GB ram is an odd number with mismatched sticks.
Mismatched memory or single channel mode cripples ryzen performance.
Run this benchmark. The benchmark results suck but it tells us what you have and what speeds parts are running at.

Home - UserBenchmark

Download the benchmark,
Reboot computer and let it sit idle for 5 minutes. run the benchmark.
Whent the rusults page comes up in your browser ,copy and paste the address link here.

 

[Ralston18]

Get a knowledgeable family member or friend to help you identify the PSU.

Most likely the case will need to be opened. Doing so requires powering down, unplugging and then opening the case.

And the interior will likely need some cleaning to remove dust and debris if that has never been done.

Check that all connectors, cards, RAM, jumpers, and case connections are fully and firmly in place.

Inspect for signs of damage.

Again get someone to help.

 

[TLA12]

24 GB ram is an odd number with mismatched sticks.
Mismatched memory or single channel mode cripples ryzen performance.
Run this benchmark. The benchmark results suck but it tells us what you have and what speeds parts are running at.

Home - UserBenchmark

Download the benchmark,
Reboot computer and let it sit idle for 5 minutes. run the benchmark.
Whent the rusults page comes up in your browser ,copy and paste the address link here.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57437739

 

[TLA12]

Do as instructed above and post back information and results

I went ahead and did all of that. Still not running well whatsoever.

 

[drivinfast247]

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/57437739

Oh jeebus! Does it have a CPU cooler attached? If so, what is it?

This was taken after a restart? You have high background usage. What's running?

What's up with the RAM? Do you have 3 random sticks or a matching pair and one extra?

 

[Karadjgne]

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg).
That's why fps is in the toilet.

 

[Tennis987]

When was the last time the computer has been dusted? The CPU is slowing itself down for some reason, most likely because it's overheating. Do you have a CPU cooler? Did it get knocked off, loose, or did the fan die?