PC Performance is dropping, need advice (solved)

Born2BSlow · 17 Jul 2019 at 21:13

Hello,

I've just run 3DMark and compared it to a previous result on the same machine. The results are pretty disappointing to say the least. I need every bit of performance as I'm trying to maximise my VR performance.

https://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/19892297/fs/16789716#

I'm thinking first step is a clean windows install, but can anyone offer any other suggestions?

Would appreciate any nuggets of wisdom thanks.

Born2BSlow · 17 Jul 2019 at 21:18

Just spotted this, does it mean my CPU is knackered?

PROCESSOR
Processor - Intel Core i5-8600K Processor
Reported stock core clock - 3,600 MHz
Maximum turbo core clock - 4,603 MHz
Physical / logical processors - 1 / 4 (was previously 1 / 6)
# of cores 6

OpenToSuggestions · 17 Jul 2019 at 21:20

CPUs either work or they don't in my experience.
I would think it more likely that you have background tasks sapping performance, or because it is hot (summer) some parts are throttling back their clocks to keep thermals in check.

Born2BSlow · 17 Jul 2019 at 21:46

Found a fix, MSConfig advanced settings had no of cores ticked and set to 4....not something I've done...

Unticked, restarted and now running 6 cores...

Danny75 · 17 Jul 2019 at 23:13

You didn't have a four core CPU previously with the current Windows install?

Born2BSlow · 18 Jul 2019 at 00:10

Nope, bought from OCUK and built by them, all brand new...very odd