Problems with new build

[Nykaitcha]

Hello folks.
I just bought a new cpu/ram/mobo for an upgrade I've been saving for. Installed, formatted and updated drivers but my new overall performance is crappy to say the least. Here is what I got:

• Core i5 9600k
• DDR 4 16gb 3200mhz Hyper X Predator (dual channel)
• Z390 UD Gigabyte

I already had a Nvidia 1060 6gb and a power supply (750w 80plus Gold Cooler Master).

As I mentioned, I'm getting a terrible banchmark and I can't figure out why... I didn't touch the bios, since I'm not very tech savvy and don't want to screw up. The only thing that looks abnormal to me is that my ram is listed as 1200mhz (2400 on dual channel) even though it is supposedly 3200, but I don't think this is the sole responsible for my predicament. Any suggestions are welcome!

 

UserBenchmarks: Game 27%, Desk 21%, Work 18%
CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K - 16.9%
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB - 61.5%
SSD: Corsair Force GT 120GB - 90%
SSD: Sandisk PLUS 480GB - 31.5%
RAM: Kingston HyperX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB - 40.3%
MBD: Gigabyte Z390 UD
 

Any suggestions are appreciated!

[Fasauceome]

5 minutes ago, Nykaitcha said:

I didn't touch the bios, since I'm not very tech savvy and don't want to screw up. The only thing that looks abnormal to me is that my ram is listed as 1200mhz (2400 on dual channel)

Time to touch the BIOS, the ram doesn't operate at 3200 out of the box. You have to enable XMP. Don't worry, it's very easy to do.

[lordoftime79]

also why an i5? surely when building a new system an i7 is the way to go?

[2SidedPolygon]

2 minutes ago, lordoftime79 said:

also why an i5? surely when building a new system an i7 is the way to go?

They probably couldn't afford it, and a 9700(K) with a 1060 doesn't make much sense anyway.

[Fasauceome]

6 minutes ago, lordoftime79 said:

also why an i5? surely when building a new system an i7 is the way to go?

Why is an i7 the way to go when a 6 core i5 is very capable?

[Nykaitcha]

Hey guys, thanks for the quick feedback!

Fasauceome, I just enabled XMP and got a slight improvement, but still 'way below expectations'... I'm considering formatting again, but I'm not sure if it would matter.

Quick note here: After I formatted, I realized that I didn't need to update the drivers, and the last time I formatted a computer (maybe seven years ago...) I remember I had to.

 

And yeah, the i7 was unfortunately way more expensive over here. I plan to upgrade my vga by the end of the year, but I think I'll be good with the i5.

 

Thanks again.

[lordoftime79]

I was just always told that I7's were better than I5 and when building a quality system its worth the extra - to be fair i didnt know i5's are even 6 core? but i am betting thats without hyper threading?

 

[Nykaitcha]

Folks, just a follow up on my predicament for those on a similar situation: after a lot of frustration and countless hours testing everything possible I realized that my cpu was capped at 800mhz on boot, even though the bios was configured correctly. I know now that I should have noticed this much earlier but... whatever.

 

This seems to be a problem with a device called BD ProcHot from the motherboard, which regulates the cpu to throttle down when overheating is detected. Obviously, my brand new setup was not overheating and it seems to be a problem with the sensor that detects overheat from my Z390 UD.

 

This can be  circumvented with a software called ThrottleStop (apparently used by enthusiasts to overclock their computers). In ThrottleStop there is an option to disable BD ProcHot and therefore enable your cpu to achieve its proper frequency. I don't encourage people to live on that by no means, since ProcHot is a safety measure to our precious CPU, but it can at least allow me to use my computer  to full potential while I wait for my vendor to change my mobo.

 

Cheers!