What is wrong with my FX 8320

They probably have 1866mhz memory modules for one thing. For another, they likely have 16GB of memory installed, not 8.

Possibly more important may be the fact that you really don't know what their CPU is overclocked to AND you have a 3GB version of the GTX 1060, which means it's hamstrung right from the start.

I also don't see any mention of what model number and brand of power supply you have, because the capacity of the power supply is mostly irrelevant if the quality is not high. If it's a cheap 800w unit, it's probably lucky if it can do 500w, which should still be enough capacity for your configuration, but the fact is that a cheap power supply probably has problems with high levels of electrical noise, ripple, fluctuating voltage regulation and not relevant but equally important, may be group regulated and/or not have very good protections in place.

If you have a model with poor quality then it's possible the VRMs are getting hammered with all these poor qualities and that the system COULD potentially be experiencing some stability issues.

Plus, on a board that's been in service as long as that one likely has, it's also possible that there may be some minor failings happening due to capacitor or VRM aging. I'd run HWinfo while putting the system under a full load using Realbench or Prime 95 version 26.6 (Small FFT option) and see if the system is throttling the CPU at all.

Knowing your PSU model and brand might be helpful as well. On top of all that, 3DMark isn't really the most reliable when it comes to comparisons. There are too many variables involved for it to be a true indicator of performance. Your system might have a lot of applications and garbage installed while somebody else might be running a clean install. They will not have the same result, even with exactly the same, brand new hardware.

Yes, it could be a Windows issue, and if you're that worried about the benchmark then I'd suggest doing a clean install, followed by the installation of the latest drivers from the motherboard and graphics manufacturers websites, making sure you have the latest bios update installed and then running the benchmark again. Likely, your score will be higher.

Also, you have a mechanical 2TB hard drive. If they are using a much faster SATA SSD, then they are going to automatically have a higher score without question. Two identical systems, one using a mechanical spinning hard drive and the other using practically any modern SSD, will always show better scores for the system with the SSD. That doesn't necessarily mean it's going to game any better except where loading textures or maps are a factor.

More important, that PSU is terrible. I'd highly recommend replacing it with something better. A low quality power supply affects ALL other hardware that is a part of the system.

Yes, it could be a Windows issue, and if you're that worried about the benchmark then I'd suggest doing a clean install, followed by the installation of the latest drivers from the motherboard and graphics manufacturers websites, making sure you have the latest bios update installed and then running the benchmark again. Likely, your score will be higher.

Also, you have a mechanical 2TB hard drive. If they are using a much faster SATA SSD, then they are going to automatically have a higher score without question. Two identical systems, one using a mechanical spinning hard drive and the other using practically any modern SSD, will always show better scores for the system with the SSD. That doesn't necessarily mean it's going to game any better except where loading textures or maps are a factor.

More important, that PSU is terrible. I'd highly recommend replacing it with something better. A low quality power supply affects ALL other hardware that is a part of the system.

Download HWinfo, install it, run "sensors only" option. See how much RAM is reported there.

HWinfo is great for pretty much EVERYTHING, including CPU thermals, core loads, core temps, package temps, GPU sensors, HDD and SSD sensors, motherboard chipset and VRM sensor, all of it. Always select the "Sensors only" option when running HWinfo.

In cases where it is relevant and you are seeking help, then in order to help you, it's often necessary to SEE what's going on, in the event one of us can pick something out that seems out of place, or other indicators that just can't be communicated via a text only post. In these cases, posting an image of the HWinfo sensors or something else can be extremely helpful. That may not be the case in YOUR thread, but if it is then the information at the following link will show you how to do that:

*How to post images in Tom's hardware forums



Run HWinfo and look at system voltages and other sensor readings.

Monitoring temperatures, core speeds, voltages, clock ratios and other reported sensor data can often help to pick out an issue right off the bat. HWinfo is a good way to get that data and in my experience tends to be more accurate than some of the other utilities available. CPU-Z, GPU-Z and Core Temp all have their uses but HWinfo tends to have it all laid out in a more convenient fashion so you can usually see what one sensor is reporting while looking at another instead of having to flip through various tabs that have specific groupings.

After installation, run the utility and when asked, choose "sensors only". The other window options have some use but in most cases everything you need will be located in the sensors window. If you're taking screenshots to post for troubleshooting, it will most likely require taking three screenshots and scrolling down the sensors window between screenshots in order to capture them all.

It is most helpful if you can take a series of HWinfo screenshots at idle, after a cold boot to the desktop. Open HWinfo and wait for all of the Windows startup processes to complete. Usually about four or five minutes should be plenty. Take screenshots of all the HWinfo sensors.

Next, run something demanding like Prime95 version 26.6 or Heaven benchmark. Take another set of screenshots while either of those is running so we can see what the hardware is doing while under a load.

*Download HWinfo

Download HWinfo, install it, run "sensors only" option. See how much RAM is reported there.

HWinfo is great for pretty much EVERYTHING, including CPU thermals, core loads, core temps, package temps, GPU sensors, HDD and SSD sensors, motherboard chipset and VRM sensor, all of it. Always select the "Sensors only" option when running HWinfo.

In cases where it is relevant and you are seeking help, then in order to help you, it's often necessary to SEE what's going on, in the event one of us can pick something out that seems out of place, or other indicators that just can't be communicated via a text only post. In these cases, posting an image of the HWinfo sensors or something else can be extremely helpful. That may not be the case in YOUR thread, but if it is then the information at the following link will show you how to do that:

*How to post images in Tom's hardware forums



Run HWinfo and look at system voltages and other sensor readings.

Monitoring temperatures, core speeds, voltages, clock ratios and other reported sensor data can often help to pick out an issue right off the bat. HWinfo is a good way to get that data and in my experience tends to be more accurate than some of the other utilities available. CPU-Z, GPU-Z and Core Temp all have their uses but HWinfo tends to have it all laid out in a more convenient fashion so you can usually see what one sensor is reporting while looking at another instead of having to flip through various tabs that have specific groupings.

After installation, run the utility and when asked, choose "sensors only". The other window options have some use but in most cases everything you need will be located in the sensors window. If you're taking screenshots to post for troubleshooting, it will most likely require taking three screenshots and scrolling down the sensors window between screenshots in order to capture them all.

It is most helpful if you can take a series of HWinfo screenshots at idle, after a cold boot to the desktop. Open HWinfo and wait for all of the Windows startup processes to complete. Usually about four or five minutes should be plenty. Take screenshots of all the HWinfo sensors.

Next, run something demanding like Prime95 version 26.6 or Heaven benchmark. Take another set of screenshots while either of those is running so we can see what the hardware is doing while under a load.

*Download HWinfo

^ an r9 290 is a lot closer performance wise to your 1060 3gb than 60% - not,sure where you pulled that figure from at all.

Your sensor readings don't lie. Not when they are that far off. Even IF the PSU isn't at the root of the problem you are having right now, it is STILL a BIG problem because at 11.3v your hardware is operating at voltages it was not designed to be operated at. This is likely to incur damage. So while things might still be working now, they may not be before long.

Doing a clean install is a good idea, and one I highly recommend. But you need to replace that power supply. I've honestly never seen anybody with a voltage that low that wasn't experiencing either very clear cut problems or had a system that was simply shutting down and refusing to perform while running anything even halfway demanding.

If you wish to do a clean install, make sure you do it the correct way, as outlined here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-3567655/clean-installation-windows.html

^ a decent 550w will the job fine with plenty of headroom.

& if that Windows install,was,from previous hardware you should 100% try a fresh install.