day-z questions need help!

Derrick97

Reputable
Jun 23, 2014
71
0
4,640
my setup
i7 4790k
sapphire r9 290 tri-x
8gb of ram

what settings should my computer be running? right now im running at the 1280x720. i feel like my computer should be doing better...
 

Derrick97

Reputable
Jun 23, 2014
71
0
4,640

sorry about the lack of info. im running 22 fps on 1280x720 and 10fps on 1920x1080. i dont know what im doing wrong, i have v-sync off. i just put this pc together 3 days ago.
 

COLGeek

Cybernaut
Moderator
Then there is something else going on here. Do you have any other games that perform as expected? What are your CPU and GPU operating temperatures at idle (like when you initially power the system on) and under load (like when heavy gaming)?

Also, what make/model power supply are you using?
 

Derrick97

Reputable
Jun 23, 2014
71
0
4,640


right now my cpu is running at 32c. how do i find out my gpu temp.?
 

Derrick97

Reputable
Jun 23, 2014
71
0
4,640

i haven't tried any other games yet.
 

Derrick97

Reputable
Jun 23, 2014
71
0
4,640

ok i think i made a stupid mistake. i went to go open up my computer and realized that my dvi cable was plugged in to the motherboard......... i plugged it into my graphics card and now im getting 40-70 fps in city's on 1920x1080.....