[SOLVED] trying to boost my FPS in games

[Gamer Gato]

friend bought a new premade computer and it says that it can run ultra setting and 60fps but we compared specs and such and yet my computer is almost identical in specs so i'm trying to figure out if i'm doing something wrong if i've made a mistake somewhere and have a need for advice to increase my frame rate.

not sure how to post a dxdiag on here

 

[Nemesia]

Hi Gamer Gato.

You can't just compare two computers like that even if they have almost the same specs. It would have to be identical in every way including the OS and updates installed etc.

If you know the full system specs of both computers can you list them here?

 

[Gam3r01]

What specs?
What games?
Resolution?
Specific settings? Not just "ultra"

All of these are important for both systems.

 

[Gamer Gato]

Time of this report: 2/28/2021, 21:09:54
Machine name: xxxxxx
Machine Id: {442613F1-A7F6-4ED2-8650-51409C2D0E46}
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 18363) (18362.19h1_release.190318-1202)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ECS
System Model: H81H3-A3
BIOS: 4.6.5 (type: UEFI)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790K CPU @ 4.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~4.0GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16318MB RAM
Page File: 15334MB used, 17367MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DirectX Database Version: Unknown
DxDiag Version: 10.00.18362.0387 64bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Display Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 1660
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device (POST)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_2184&SUBSYS_10673842&REV_A1
Device Status: 0180200A [DN_DRIVER_LOADED|DN_STARTED|DN_DISABLEABLE|DN_NT_ENUMERATOR|DN_NT_DRIVER]
Device Problem Code: No Problem
Driver Problem Code: Unknown
Display Memory: 14149 MB
Dedicated Memory: 5991 MB
Shared Memory: 8158 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)

 

[Gamer Gato]

games MHW, ARK, 7DTD DS3

 

[Gam3r01]

Thats one of the PCs specs, what is the other?

 

[Nemesia]

I really doubt your friend bought a new pre-built with a I7-4790K in it. That's a 7 years old CPU in your system. Your friend has a better CPU for sure.

Your friend has a better CPU, probably a better GPU and a more recent version of Windows 10.

You're using an old version of Windows 10 2019. Might want to update it to the latest version.

 

[Gamer Gato]

i should say idk how to overclock either the cpu or the dfx nor do i know if i should

 

[Gamer Gato]

no his rocessor is diff abut it's ghz speed are about the same

 

[Gam3r01]

no his rocessor is diff abut it's ghz speed are about the same

Unfortunately you cant directly compare a processors speed and core count outside of the same generation.

 

[Nemesia]

no his rocessor is diff abut it's ghz speed are about the same

Speed isn't everything on a CPU. A new generation CPU at the same speed of an old CPU will be faster because it can do more Instructions Per Clock.

 

[Gamer Gato]

his has the same gfx card 1660 but a ryzen cpu with a 4.0 ghz speed and my cpu is new even tho an older part

 

[Gam3r01]

his has the same gfx card 1660 but a ryzen cpu with a 4.0 ghz speed and my cpu is new even tho an older part

Do you know what specific Ryzen processor?
That being said, its absolutely going to outperform yours, which explains the situation.

 

[Gamer Gato]

so you're saying its my cpu that is likely the issue?

 

[Gamer Gato]

how can i show you my fulle specs? just wanna make sure i can give all the info i need and try to get the best out of what i got.

 

[Gam3r01]

how can i show you my fulle specs? just wanna make sure i can give all the info i need and try to get the best out of what i got.

We have all the information we need from the specs list you posted earlier. Your friends specs are the major concern.

 

[Nemesia]

I say you have the FPS you should have with the specs you have.

But let's talk about that Windows 10 November 2019 version. Why are you still running that version?

Do you update your GPU drivers?

Did you install your Chipset drivers?

Please do your Windows 10 Updates.

And who is having a new computer? Your friend or you both? I thought your friend bought a new pre-built and not you but you said now that you just bought the CPU.

 

[Gamer Gato]

i'm condcidering buying one or updraging pieces and updating parts trying to figure out which route i wanna go
which would be cheaper i just feel bad cause i just bought this processor higher the board and socket type can take. not sure if i just wanna sell it with my old 1050 ti in it and put

 

[Gamer Gato]

i've been piecing this thing and replacing parts for a while to exend life and games i could play for a while. was rocking an i5-4440 untill this i7-4970k

 

[Nemesia]

They are both still 4 cores CPU and old. The 4790K is around 20% faster than the I5 4440.

What you need is a new CPU with 6+ cores, DDR4 RAM and a new board. That would be a worth upgrade.

 

[hang-the-9]

friend bought a new premade computer and it says that it can run ultra setting and 60fps but we compared specs and such and yet my computer is almost identical in specs so i'm trying to figure out if i'm doing something wrong if i've made a mistake somewhere and have a need for advice to increase my frame rate.

not sure how to post a dxdiag on here

What is this "it says"? Are you talking about some advertisement for the computer or what you and your friend tested? Need some details here. Looking over the posts is seems your CPUs are different but you did not actually list any details about what your issue is.

What FPS are you getting in the games and what is he getting in the games? All settings are the same?

There are two ways to run games faster, decrease the settings/resolution or get faster hardware.

 

[Gamer Gato]

They are both still 4 cores CPU and old. The 4790K is around 20% faster than the I5 4440.

What you need is a new CPU with 6+ cores, DDR4 RAM and a new board. That would be a worth upgrade.

any ideas at a decent price? i mean i'm not looking to break bank but i want this upgrade to last a while you know.