Why does my computer not run games well?

[clinkchristian]

My computer specs: CPU: i7 6700k GPU: GTX 1070 RAM: 8GB, I also have a 144hz monitor & a 60hz monitor. I just got the CPU on Friday, I was expecting things to get alot better after upgrading from my old CPU (i5 6600). Overall the cpu is much much better, but I feel like I should be getting more FPS while gaming. Any help?

 

[volkgren]

What games? What fps do you get? Use MSI Afterburner to monitor hardware temps and usage while in-game.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Game dependant most likely. Games that utilize HT will boost your performance. Otherwise, FPS will be about the same except ones with preference of the higher clock speed.

 

[terry4536]

If you want more bang for the buck, try overclocking the CPU. You will be surprised how much faster the PC is at everything. Just ensure that your CPU cooling is up to the task.

 

[clinkchristian]

What games? What fps do you get? Use MSI Afterburner to monitor hardware temps and usage while in-game.

Ill go look into that

 

[clinkchristian]

If you want more bang for the buck, try overclocking the CPU. You will be surprised how much faster the PC is at everything. Just ensure that your CPU cooling is up to the task.

Maybe in the future.

 

[terry4536]

After all, there is only a few hundred MHz difference between the two processors (plus the 4 virtual cores). But the Hyper threading only comes into play with applications that use it.

 

[terry4536]

What motherboard and CPU cooler do you have? Depending upon the motherboard manufacturer, there are the automatic overclocking aps that will give you a look at a safe overclock. Then you can go back just by resetting the BIOS.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

What resolution? The i7 will give better minimum frame rates over an i5 but max FPS is more GPU limited especially at 1440p and up.

 

[clinkchristian]

What motherboard and CPU cooler do you have? Depending upon the motherboard manufacturer, there are the automatic overclocking aps that will give you a look at a safe overclock. Then you can go back just by resetting the BIOS.

my motherboard: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=825

my cpu cooler: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Heatsink-Assembly-Cooling-BXTS15A/dp/B013U542QE


Sorry to respond soo late, I still need help.

 

[terry4536]

You would need to update the stock Intel CPU cooler before trying overclocking. Depending upon the width of your case, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or up to a Noctua NHD-15 would provide sufficient cooling for overclocking. But the GTX 1070 is fully capable of overclocking right now.

Also when I was looking at your motherboard there was a a caution that the BIOS needs to be updated for your processor (if you haven't done so already).

 

[terry4536]

In reply to your PM, updating the BIOS probably would not increase performance apart from increased compatibility and stability.

This is the advisory for Intel CPU support. The asterisk note below doesn't specifically apply to the i7 6700k, but the other instruction does apply.

Please update system BIOS before upgrade your processor (CPU) to avoid system failure 23.

* Please Ensure You Had Updated the Latest BIOS Before Inserted the Intel CPU.

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=825#cpusupport