Just some general problems i have here

TheRealist · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:13

Need to talk about a number of things:

- My PC underperforms in games and FPS is usually low and can drop in spikes occasionally (bearing in mind I have a 980 ti)
- GPU temps are fine (40c normal usage and max 75c load)
- CPU temps are pretty weird (load I got max 88c on prime95 and gaming I got 82c - on a 3570k @4.5ghz)

What are the source to these problems and how can I solve them?

TheRealist · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:16

I've also noticed that my GPU's backplate gets very hot and it sits right below my CPU cooler - could this be increasing my CPU temps? And is it also why I'm getting low FPS in games?

Stazbumpa · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:17

At those CPU temps I would look at a better cooling solution, I have an AIO water cooler on my rig and under full load I rarely go above 65c. Also, is your Windows install a fresh one and do you run stuff in the backgorund while gaming?

stulid · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:18

Coolers dead.

TheRealist · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:20

Stazbumpa said:
At those CPU temps I would look at a better cooling solution, I have an AIO water cooler on my rig and under full load I rarely go above 65c. Also, is your Windows install a fresh one and do you run stuff in the backgorund while gaming?

Run nowt in the background. Can't be arsed reinstalling windows but I did DDU my GPU drivers. Also have a pretty decent Noctua air cooler.

TheRealist · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:20

stulid said:
Coolers dead.

Both CPU cooler fans are running fine. No noise and air is blowing out of them as usual.

lude1962 · 15 Sep 2016 at 13:42

My PC underperforms in games and FPS is usually low and can drop in spikes occasionally (bearing in mind I have a 980 ti)

meaningless statement as you haven't said what games or settings used

The fact that cpu is running at 82deg means cpu is 100% (what is the cpu usage during gaming?) OR poor cooling (case airflow, cooler not fitted correctly, cpu cooler under specced)

Svack · 16 Sep 2016 at 16:21

What voltage are you using for your overclock?
You may be able to shave a little off it to reduce the heat while still maintaining the overclock

wedrum · 16 Sep 2016 at 16:23

well that cpu should still be fine in any games at that speed.

uZi · 16 Sep 2016 at 17:01

Under 90c your CPU shouldn't be throttling so doubt it's that. However it's still high:
- You could try putting it back to stock and seeing if the problems persists.
- Is your heatsink warm to the touch at those temps? If it isn't, then check the heatsink is making proper contact.

Aside from the CPU:
- What do you mean by "low fps"?
- What resolution are you running at?
- What games are you having problems in?
- How much RAM do you have? How much is being used in games?