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Basha
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Hey guys I have a problem where my CPU and GPU usage in most games never go above 50% (especially arma 3 and KSP) and I only get like >30fps in games that do. Do any of you guys know what the problem could possibly be? I have researched everywhere online and found nothing on people with a similar problem.


System Specs:


OS: Windows 8.1


CPU: AMD A10-7850K O/C'd to 4.3ghz


GPU: MSI Twin Frozr 2gb GTX 770


Ram: Kingston HyperX 8gb 2400mhz, clocked at 1600mhz because my system goes unstable when I use the XMP profile on it


Mobo: Gigabyte A88XM-D3H


PSU: Corsair CX600M


Hard Drive: WD blue 1tb


Case: Fractal arc mini r2 with 5 fans installed, so no problems with heat :/


Here is a screenshot with GPU usage and fps in top left hand corner of the game and task manager below the game: http://puu.sh/crTfl/5e88574d7f.jpg


Thanks in advance :)


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it seems like a bottleneck, try to oc more your cpu and the rams, you must oc your rams.

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I tested KSP and my CPU usage never went above 30% with the game on max settings and several other programs running. Not sure what to suggest. :/

PC Specs: 

CPU: i7-9700k  | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite | RAM: 16GB's Team T-Force Vulcan 3000MHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition  | Storage: 500GB WD Caviar Blue | 1TB WD Caviar Black | Crucial BX200 240GB SSD | OS: Windows 10 64-bit  | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold | CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 | Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition's, HD 598 Cs | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire XT MX Blues | Monitors: Acer GN246HL 144Hz, Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro.

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Make SURE that in your BIOS, the PCIE Slot is SET to PCIE 3.0 16x, not AUTO.

This can lead to issues.

Hardlock it to Your PCIE 3.0 or PCIE 2.0 (Whatever highest your Mobo allows/supports)

 

Test

 

Post findings ;)

Maximums - Asus Z97-K /w i5 4690 Bclk @106.9Mhz * x39 = 4.17Ghz, 8GB of 2600Mhz DDR3,.. Gigabyte GTX970 G1-Gaming @ 1550Mhz

 

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What is your GPU usage normally like?

Weird question... for normal usage...

 

It should normally be 98-100% for ALL users unless manually limited or bottlenecked.

 

Maybe it's only those types of games where the CPU bottleneck problem is prevalent on ALL systems due to the engine, (EG: ARMA3)

RTS/SPACE SIM games are mostly another classic example of a CPU used heavier on the games engine.

Maximums - Asus Z97-K /w i5 4690 Bclk @106.9Mhz * x39 = 4.17Ghz, 8GB of 2600Mhz DDR3,.. Gigabyte GTX970 G1-Gaming @ 1550Mhz

 

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Make SURE that in your BIOS, the PCIE Slot is SET to PCIE 3.0 16x, not AUTO.

This can lead to issues.

Hardlock it to Your PCIE 3.0 or PCIE 2.0 (Whatever highest your Mobo allows/supports)

 

Test

 

Post findings ;)

Just done it, i'm still getting the same problem. Could it be a windows 8 power saving feature as I notice an fps difference between power saving, balanced and high performance?

 

Edit: new screenshot http://puu.sh/crYOp/626601ec97.jpg

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Just done it, i'm still getting the same problem. Could it be a windows 8 power saving feature as I notice an fps difference between power saving, balanced and high performance?

 

Edit: new screenshot http://puu.sh/crYOp/626601ec97.jpg

Should ALWAYS be on High performance. (Does not declock CPU under low-load situations)

Maximums - Asus Z97-K /w i5 4690 Bclk @106.9Mhz * x39 = 4.17Ghz, 8GB of 2600Mhz DDR3,.. Gigabyte GTX970 G1-Gaming @ 1550Mhz

 

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Just done it, i'm still getting the same problem. Could it be a windows 8 power saving feature as I notice an fps difference between power saving, balanced and high performance?

Could be, switch it to high performance and see if it changes anything.

PC Specs: 

CPU: i7-9700k  | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite | RAM: 16GB's Team T-Force Vulcan 3000MHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition  | Storage: 500GB WD Caviar Blue | 1TB WD Caviar Black | Crucial BX200 240GB SSD | OS: Windows 10 64-bit  | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold | CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 | Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition's, HD 598 Cs | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire XT MX Blues | Monitors: Acer GN246HL 144Hz, Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro.

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Could be, switch it to high performance and see if it changes anything.

 

Should ALWAYS be on High performance. (Does not declock CPU under low-load situations)

 

Did you try updating your graphics drivers?

Just switched to high performance, completely re-installed drivers to latest and still the same problem :/

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Just switched to high performance, completely re-installed drivers to latest and still the same problem :/

Hmm, I really don't know what to suggest.  :(

PC Specs: 

CPU: i7-9700k  | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite | RAM: 16GB's Team T-Force Vulcan 3000MHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition  | Storage: 500GB WD Caviar Blue | 1TB WD Caviar Black | Crucial BX200 240GB SSD | OS: Windows 10 64-bit  | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold | CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 | Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition's, HD 598 Cs | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire XT MX Blues | Monitors: Acer GN246HL 144Hz, Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro.

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Just switched to high performance, completely re-installed drivers to latest and still the same problem :/

 

 

 

 

Did you try this... (Or check to make sure its not AUTO)

 

Make SURE that in your BIOS, the PCIE Slot is SET to PCIE 3.0 16x, not AUTO.

This can lead to issues.

Hardlock it to Your PCIE 3.0 or PCIE 2.0 (Whatever highest your Mobo allows/supports)

 

Test

 

Post findings ;)

Maximums - Asus Z97-K /w i5 4690 Bclk @106.9Mhz * x39 = 4.17Ghz, 8GB of 2600Mhz DDR3,.. Gigabyte GTX970 G1-Gaming @ 1550Mhz

 

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