Desktop isn't running games as well

Dan M · 22 Oct 2017 at 04:28

Hi! I feel as though I have a decent PC still to run some solid games, but it's just not performing like it used to, and I see other people with very similar/the same specs running games far better than I am. The specs include, i7 3770k @ 4.5ghz, sli 680's, 16gb ram, ssd, etc..

Pretty much what I'm asking is, are there any tips to optimize performance? Any ways to clean up the system? Let it run a little more freely?

freddie64 · 22 Oct 2017 at 09:31

GPU upgrade will probably be the best option in my opinion. (Keep seeing people complain about problems with sli)

Looking on the web, it seems like your GTX680's are equal to about a single GTX980.

Maybe consider getting a GTX1070/1080 or even a second hand 980ti.

Robzere31 · 22 Oct 2017 at 11:01

Sli support has dropped off a cliff in recent times so a single card solution may be the best option.

Midlife Crisis · 22 Oct 2017 at 14:57

I would also recommend a 980ti, a good boost, but you have to find one for sensible money first.

Aneskimo · 22 Oct 2017 at 15:17

A gtx 1070 would be a great they are about the £370 bracket but will give you a massive boost, failing that a single 980ti would be good just wont have the lifespan the 1070 would. You can sell the 680’s on eBay to recoup some money

David Bisset · 22 Oct 2017 at 16:52

Without changing hardware a clean Windows reinstall never hurts. How far off the pace does the system seem? Could be too much stuff running, a virus, something not working, etc. Trying to get an idea what's up should help work out how to fix it.

andy_mk3 · 22 Oct 2017 at 16:55

I'd echo thoughts on switching to a single GPU. The rest of the system is still plenty good enough for 1080/1440p gaming with a strong GPU.

mistersprinkles · 25 Oct 2017 at 00:34

Sounds like too much interweb porns clogging up the storage. Do a fresh windows install and stop running SLI. SLI is dead. Get a better GPU when you can.