Terrible Gaming Performance

[Kenbrown2]

Hello,

I have a pretty good computer (at least I think), but I'm getting horrible performance in the new game PUBG. Below are my computer specs, but at important points in the game, I get computer lag spikes. It really makes the game less fun. Any suggestions or insight into what's happening?

Thanks!
Ken

CPU: I7 4790K @ 4.00GHz
MoBo: ASUS Z97-AR
Memory: 16 GBs DDR3
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7800
Game is installed on a 256 GB Samsung SSD
Windows 7, set for performance.

 

[maxalge]

Hello,

I have a pretty good computer (at least I think), but I'm getting horrible performance in the new game PUBG. Below are my computer specs, but at important points in the game, I get computer lag spikes. It really makes the game less fun. Any suggestions or insight into what's happening?

Thanks!
Ken

CPU: I7 4790K @ 4.00GHz
MoBo: ASUS Z97-AR
Memory: 16 GBs DDR3
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7800
Game is installed on a 256 GB Samsung SSD
Windows 7, set for performance.

minimum gpu is a gtx 660/7850

so I reckon that is why, you barely meet it/are lower depending on the exact gpu you have


it is also early access so its going to run like crap

 

[atljsf]

doing a small search on google i found that this game is more gpu than cpu demanding, so your old gpu is a problem here

new gpu would help a bit here

 

[Kenbrown2]

@atljsf @maxalge Thanks guys! - any suggestions on a really good GPU that will work with my current specs? Or am I looking at a mobo upgrade too?

 

[Onus]

That would depend on your budget. Without knowing more, a GTX1060 would likely do well for you, but if your budget allows, a GTX1070 or GTX1080 would be better.

 

[Kenbrown2]

@Onus I'm definitely looking at the GTX1080 - Is that definitely your suggestion for best now and as new games come out in the future?

 

[Sam Hain]

GPU upgrade would depend on what your monitor rez is... GTX 1070 in the low $400's and the GTX 1080's are in the low $500's to the $600's, depending on vendor/model.

You know what your budget is, but if you're looking at longevity between these two cards, the GTX 1080 is the superior card at any rez, even at 1080p, it will allow higher settings and DSR to 4K or anything in between 1080p and 4K for that matter.

You've already got a Z97 board that allows you to OC your unlocked 4790K and with them being no longer in production, you'd be looking at what's left in stock and an "upgrade" may only add a few more features than your board sports which may or may not improve performance; keep what you have and save the money.

 

[LucoTF]

@atljsf @maxalge Thanks guys! - any suggestions on a really good GPU that will work with my current specs? Or am I looking at a mobo upgrade too?

GPU only, that CPU is still top tier.

What power supply do you have?

 

[Kenbrown2]

@LucoTF I have a corsair CX600M - would that support the 1080? I think it said it needed a 500W power supply

 

[LucoTF]

Yes that's plenty, I think you're good to go on that 1080

 

[Kenbrown2]

Awesome - thanks guys!

Is this a good choice? I've never really understood why there is such a price difference between such similar products: http://www.microcenter.com/product/466116/GeForce_GTX_1080_G1_Gaming_8GB_GDDR5X_PCIe_Video_Card_w-_WindForce_3X_-_RGB_Lightning

 

[atljsf]

looks great, lots of fans and only 1 8 pin power connector

is a bit expensive i think, if you find a better deal it would be even better

 

[LucoTF]

You can find plenty of good 1080s for $500 or less: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257990-REG/evga_08g_p4_6183_kr_geforce_gtx_1080_sc.html

 

[Onus]

The CX600 can handle that card, but may not last under heavy loads for very long (6-12 months); they are apparently made with low-quality capacitors that do not handle heat well. Perhaps not immediately, but you should probably anticipate replacing it fairly soon. In the meantime, make sure it is able to cool itself (e.g. if bottom-mounted, your case doesn't rest directly on carpet; if top-mounted, you have a balance of intake/exhaust fans so the PSU isn't fighting against too many exhaust fans).