Graphics card not functioning properly

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

So i recently got a new Zotac NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB GPU, a new AMD FX 8350 Processor and a Corsair CP-9020103-UK CX Series CX650M ATX/EPS Semi-Modular 82 Plus Bronze 650 W Power Supply Unit

Since ive installed it i havent been getting the fps i should be getting.
In low demanding games such as CSGO i get 120 fps which drops to 30 for 10 seconds every 30 seconds.
I also play Battlefield 1 and get 30 fps which also drops to 15

With a GPU like the one i have i have no idea why im getting such low FPS
Please any help towards a solution to my problem would be great
Thanks

My specs:
16GB DDR3 1066 (In two sticks so 8GB + 8GB)
Motherboard model is ASRock n68-gs4 fx
Game resolution is 16:9 1920x1080
Windows 10

Vanquisher71 · Jan 21, 2017

OK first off, your GPU might not be the problem, it could be your CPU. Have you made sure all your drivers are installed properly and are all up to date

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

Vanquisher71 :

Yes all the drives are up to date and installed properly.

Vanquisher71 · Jan 21, 2017

Are the temperatures for the CPU and GPU OK? (If you don't know there are programs out there for both CoreTemp is one for CPUs)

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

Vanquisher71 :

The CPUs temp is 23/24 Degrees Celsius and the GPU is 37 Degrees Celsius. I dont really know if these temperatures are okay or not.

Vanquisher71 · Jan 21, 2017

Are those the temperatures while your playing games?

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

Vanquisher71 :

While the games are running (on the main menu of the game) the GPU temp stays the same but the CPU temp goes up to 40 on CSGO and on Battlefield 1 the GPU temp goes up to 41 and the CPU temp is 27

Vanquisher71 · Jan 21, 2017

OK, thone are good temps if I'm right. I'm guessing you play online, could it be your Internet?

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

Vanquisher71 :

What like my internet is causing my frames to be so low?
I get aorund 60-70 ping in most games

Vanquisher71 · Jan 21, 2017

Hmm. I'm not too sure what could be the problem then. We eliminated all the usual suspects and I'm not too sure what else it could be. Sorry for not being helpful, hopefully someone else comes along soon and can help identify what your problem is

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

Vanquisher71 :

Its okay thanks anyway

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

You´re probably talking about CPU Bottlenecking. To check that out install MSI afterburner and Rivia (Comes with Afterburner). On msi afterburner you need to go to Settings than on top "Monitoring" search someting for GPU usage and CPU usage Lauch a game like Battlefield and look at the CPU usage. If the GPU is at 60% and the CPU 100% you´re getting already a nasty Bottleneck. Post a screen shoot if you can.

A bit more explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZx8PbFmeEM

Edit: IF it´s confirmed being a bottleneck please confirm here, I/We will see what we could do

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

GPU in game is 67% and the CPU is 34% approximately (while on the main menu of Battlefield 1)
I dont know how to show the screenshot sorry

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

When i am in an actual game in Battlefield 1 i am getting around 20% GPU and 80% CPU but it does fluctuate a bit. Does this mean its bottlenecking? and what is bottlenecking exactly?

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

zXzGeorgexZx :

pepslight :

When i am in an actual game in Battlefield 1 i am getting around 20% GPU and 80% CPU but it does fluctuate a bit. Does this mean its bottlenecking? and what is bottlenecking exactly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XuCz1FQEU

It does look like bottleneck... What do you have for a Motherboard ????

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

zXzGeorgexZx :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XuCz1FQEU

It does look like bottleneck... What do you have for a Motherboard ????

Motherboard model is ASRock n68-gs4 fx

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

zXzGeorgexZx :

pepslight :

Motherboard model is ASRock n68-gs4 fx

One thing tha´ts bothering me is that the CPU isn´t at 100% or the GPU. Check if PCIe Link State Power is on and desactivate for me please: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/292971-pcie-link-state-power-management-turn-off-windows.html

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

zXzGeorgexZx :

One thing tha´ts bothering me is that the CPU isn´t at 100% or the GPU. Check if PCIe Link State Power is on and desactivate for me please: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/292971-pcie-link-state-power-management-turn-off-windows.html

It is already off

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

zXzGeorgexZx :

pepslight :

It is already off

I would suggest something completly different. Go to your Bios and do a full reset. Put all settings back to zero. Now go back to Bios and select PCI-Latency Time to 124!!! if its too much reset the bios and try 64. ftp://europe.asrock.com/Manual/N68-GS4%20FX.pdf Page 47 give me update.

Edit: if you don´t have an IDE Driver, Disable the IDE drivers manual page 45.
Edit2: More important, Change Primary Graphics Adapter: Make sure it´s set to PCI-Express: Page 43

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

zXzGeorgexZx :

pepslight :

It is already off

I would suggest something completly different. Go to your Bios and do a full reset. Put all settings back to zero. Now go back to Bios and select PCI-Latency Time to 124!!! if its too much reset the bios and try 64. ftp://europe.asrock.com/Manual/N68-GS4%20FX.pdf Page 47 give me update

how do i go to my bios

Swordkd · Jan 21, 2017

Your Cpu isn't supported by your motherboard. http://www.asrock.com/mb/NVIDIA/N68-GS4%20FX/?cat=CPU The FD8350FRW8KHK is no where on the list of supported Cpu's. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some oddities if it does work most of the time.

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

Page 34 : This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run
the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or
<Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY,
otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

Just shutdown your pc. click the buttom and start Smashing the Dell Key :lol till it says going to Bios or you see the Bios screen.

Edit:

Swordkd :

OMG he is right, how couldn´t I see that... the Motherboard can´t deliver enough Power to the Processor. it´s actually a major bottleneck. sorry the Processor can´t rech it´s potential so the Graphic card won´t reach it´s potential

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

So basically if i get a processor that supports the motherboard, my fps should be fine again?
Any recommendations for a good processor that will work well and give me all the fps that i should be getting?

pepslight · Jan 21, 2017

zXzGeorgexZx :

Hahahaha you got the other way around :lol: You should be saying so basically if I change the Motherboard the rest should be fine. You need another motherboard that can deliver more than 140 Watt of power. Or if you can afford do a major upgrade and go for the Intel side with the super Sklyake processors but a cheap used Motherboard of eBay should solve it., and I hope you can send or get a refund of your current motherboard

zXzGeorgexZx · Jan 21, 2017

pepslight :

zXzGeorgexZx :

Hahahaha you got the other way around :lol: You should be saying so basically if I change the Motherboard the rest should be fine. You need another motherboard that can deliver more than 140 Watt of power. Or if you can afford do a major upgrade and go for the Intel side with the super Sklyake processors but a cheap used Motherboard of eBay should solve it., and I hope you can send or get a refund of your current motherboard

Any motherboard that you want to recommend to me so thats good? Will this sort out my fps problem then?

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