Identifying and Resolving PC Bottlenecks

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Common types of bottlenecks:

1. CPU Bottleneck

• Your processor can't keep up with your graphics card
• Results in lower FPS despite a powerful GPU
• Often shows high CPU usage (95-100%) while GPU usage remains low

2. GPU Bottleneck

• Graphics card struggles to render frames fast enough
• Common in graphically demanding games
• Shows high GPU usage with lower CPU usage

3. RAM Bottleneck

• Insufficient memory forces constant data swapping
• Causes stuttering and slow loading
• Can be seen in Task Manager as high memory usage

How to Check for Bottlenecks:

1. Using Task Manager (Windows):

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
• Go to the Performance tab
• Monitor CPU, GPU, and RAM usage during gaming or heavy tasks
• If one component is consistently at 100% while others are much lower, that's your bottleneck

2. Using MSI Afterburner or similar monitoring software:

• Provides real-time overlay of component usage
• Shows detailed metrics like per-core CPU usage
• Monitors temperatures and clock speeds

3. Online Bottleneck Calculators:

• Websites like mainconveter offer bottleneck calculator
• Input your components to see potential mismatches
• Remember these are estimates, not definitive answers

To fix bottlenecks, you can:

• Upgrade the bottlenecking component
• Lower graphics settings (for GPU bottlenecks)
• Close background programs (for CPU/RAM bottlenecks)
• Ensure proper cooling to maintain peak performance