Newly built PC with GTX 1060 running slowly

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

I just built my first PC and Its running quite slowly. I tested it out by running Borderlands 2 (it was the first game I saw and clicked on) and the frame rate was garbage, it was super laggy. Even just being on chrome the computer would slow down.

My build:
GTX 1060 Extreme Gaming 6g
i7 6700k
32G DDR4
Asus z170 pro gaming/aura

Supahos · Feb 14, 2017

Did you install all the chipset drivers from Asus? Checked CPU temps?

Kavinqt · Feb 14, 2017

Bad frames on BL2? Lol you must be running off of your CPU integrated graphics for some reason. Make sure all drivers are installed just like Supahos said

if that doesn't work make sure your computer is recognizing your GPU, Open run type dxdiag check display and make sure the GPU is listed

but yeah, Coming from a speedrunner of BL2 you should be getting at least over 300 fps on that game with your system.

Supahos · Feb 14, 2017

Yeah I figured driver issue or heat issue over integrated video due to chrome lagging. If it was games only I'd of suggested making sure the monitor was plugged into the GPU not the motherboard

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

Kavinqt :

I think I only installed the intel management instead of the chipset. Im new at all this computer talk so its quite difficult hahaha. just installed chipset and PC is restarting. im also gonna check to make sure im using the GPU

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

Supahos :

I don't have a CPU cooler yet. Im not sure if the sensor is wrong but pc is telling me CPU is around 80 degrees C

maxalge · Feb 14, 2017

puffpuffsalad :

LOL

if you dont have a cpu cooler dont use the computer

that is your issue, cpu is thermal throttling to save itself from dying

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

maxalge :

puffpuffsalad :

LOL

if you dont have a cpu cooler dont use the computer

that is your issue, cpu is thermal throttling to save itself from dying

Even if im not overclocking or just simply on chrome??

maxalge · Feb 14, 2017

puffpuffsalad :

maxalge :

Even if im not overclocking or just simply on chrome??

cpu cooler is REQUIRED

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

maxalge :

puffpuffsalad :

cpu cooler is REQUIRED

Any ones you recommend

dontlistentome · Feb 14, 2017

Holy <mod edit> you are new to this aren't you?!?! Haha, your CPU requires the heatsink/fan. Overclocking has nothing to do with it.

<Watch your language in these forums>

maxalge · Feb 14, 2017

puffpuffsalad :

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

bignastyid · Feb 14, 2017

Hopefully you didn't warp the lid by running without a cooler. For a decent budget cooler I'd get the Cryorig H7

Kavinqt · Feb 14, 2017

Yeah agreed the Cryorig H7 is great for the price, as with all Cryorig coolers very easy to install also!

bignastyid · Feb 14, 2017

Lesson for your next gaming build. Less ram more cpu cooler.

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

Kavinqt :

sweeeeet, I just ordered it. Will let y'all know what happens once I install it and get it working. Thank you

bignastyid · Feb 14, 2017

Another lesson some first time builders learn the hard way(myself unfortunately included), what is the make and model of the PSU you are using?

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

bignastyid :

EVGA Supernova GQ 650W

bignastyid · Feb 14, 2017

puffpuffsalad :

Not the best but still a decent unit.

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

bignastyid :

puffpuffsalad :

Not the best but still a decent unit.

Do I need more power??

bignastyid · Feb 14, 2017

puffpuffsalad :

bignastyid :

Do I need more power??

No. Your specs could easily run on a good quality 450w PSU.

puffpuffsalad · Feb 14, 2017

Do I need more power??[/quotemsg]

No. Your specs could easily run on a good quality 450w PSU.[/quotemsg]

ill let you know the outcome once I get my cpu cooler in the mail, thanks for all the help bud

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