low fps Still low fps after upgrading graphics card.

[nellAxx]

Hello, I have an issue and I don't really know if there is anything I can necessarily do about it or not. I have very little experience when it comes to part compatibility and cooperation. So I need help!

I'm running a system that I built in 2013 when I was 12, fast forward to now I just decided to throw a better graphics card in it and overclock the cpu before college..  because why not. Even after doing this I still get about the same fps when it comes to game play.

In overwatch I would average 90-140 frames with my old graphics card (960 2gb), also the cpu used to be clocked at 4.0ghz, and now its pretty much the same except I get anywhere from 90-170. (with 2060 and cpu at 4.6ghz)

I'm sure I need alot more information before I or someone else can really pinpoint what the problem is... I just really don't know what to start with.

 

Part list (2019 with new graphics card) 

• i5-4670k @4.6ghz
• Msi Z87-G45 Gaming Atx LGA1150
• G.Skill sniper gaming Series 16gb (2x8gb) DDR3-1600 mem  [this is pretty bad... I just realized this]
• EVGA RTX 2060 6gb xc ultra gaming

[Caennanu]

To be honest, your part list doesn't look that bad.

The GPU is just fine.

The mainboard, memory and cpu could use an update, but i cannot say if they are the limiting factor in this case as i have little to no experience with the game mentioned or intel in particular.

[BeagleDragon36]

Just a question, is your monitor plugged into the GPU? If not that might be your problem. 

[nellAxx]

13 minutes ago, BeagleDragon36 said:

Just a question, is your monitor plugged into the GPU? If not that might be your problem. 

yes it is plugged into my gpu... lol. I'm leaning towards this being more of a windows software issue maybe?

[BeagleDragon36]

Maybe check your drivers? If it’s not that than maybe it’s the RAM or that you turned up the graphics settings for that game. 

[Kolbykheese]

When I upgraded my card, I had to go in and use a program to uninstall all of the old drivers. Sometimes having drivers for two different cards can cause issues.

[Worstcaster]

Have you tried running MSI Afterburner to see your hardware usage?  What resolution is your monitor set to?