Hi guys, running into some problems here. I recently posted a topic asking if my new 980Ti was underperforming. I got some great answers and I thought my problem was solved, but I've run into this again. Last time I was comparing scores on synthetic benchmarks, but this time I'm actually comparing real-world game-to-game performances - and my MSI 980Ti is really underperforming, as far as I can tell.
For example, in GRID Autosport, the test rig in this review averaged 162 fps on Ultra preset and 8xMSAA, at 1920x1080. My rig averaged 144 fps on the same settings and resolution - that's a big difference, and the review rig was running a reference 980Ti!
Also, on DiRT Rally, they averaged 169 fps on the Ultra preset, and what I assume was no anti-aliasing, at 1920x1080. Again, my rig, on Ultra preset, no anti-aliasing, and at 1920x1080 only averaged 136 fps.
I'm running my MSI 980Ti coupled with an i7 6700k, running at 4GHz. The test rig in the previously stated review was running an i7-5960X at 4.4GHz.
I know the i7-5960X is possibly faster in multi-core situations, but I don't think an i7 6700k would be struggling at all and thus bottlenecking my 980Ti running a game like GRID Autosport or DiRT Rally.
My power supply is a good quality 80+ gold Corsair RM1000x, so I don't have an insufficient power.
Temperatures are all great, not going past 66C when doing the benchmarks.
I currently have the 361.91 drivers installed, going to try a fresh install tomorrow (using DDU to completely wipe the existing Nvidia drivers).
So yeah, with that massive rant out the way, what should I do? Is my PC underperforming? Should I RMA my card and get a replacement?
For example, in GRID Autosport, the test rig in this review averaged 162 fps on Ultra preset and 8xMSAA, at 1920x1080. My rig averaged 144 fps on the same settings and resolution - that's a big difference, and the review rig was running a reference 980Ti!
Also, on DiRT Rally, they averaged 169 fps on the Ultra preset, and what I assume was no anti-aliasing, at 1920x1080. Again, my rig, on Ultra preset, no anti-aliasing, and at 1920x1080 only averaged 136 fps.
I'm running my MSI 980Ti coupled with an i7 6700k, running at 4GHz. The test rig in the previously stated review was running an i7-5960X at 4.4GHz.
I know the i7-5960X is possibly faster in multi-core situations, but I don't think an i7 6700k would be struggling at all and thus bottlenecking my 980Ti running a game like GRID Autosport or DiRT Rally.
My power supply is a good quality 80+ gold Corsair RM1000x, so I don't have an insufficient power.
Temperatures are all great, not going past 66C when doing the benchmarks.
I currently have the 361.91 drivers installed, going to try a fresh install tomorrow (using DDU to completely wipe the existing Nvidia drivers).
So yeah, with that massive rant out the way, what should I do? Is my PC underperforming? Should I RMA my card and get a replacement?
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