Why Are My PC Graphics So Terrible After 3 Years?

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I’ve been dealing with some really frustrating graphics issues ever since I bought my PC three years ago. The visuals are nowhere near what I expected based on my system specs, and I’m even considering getting a new graphics card, but I worry that won’t fix the problem. Here’s what’s going on: I experience flickering text and a blurry background, and honestly, my PS4 had better graphics on my TV six years ago! Here’s my setup:
– Graphics Card: RTX 3060 Ventus 3X OC 12G LHR
– Motherboard: Z590 Aorus Pro AX
– Memory: 2x 16GB DDR4 3600
– Power Supply: 750 Watts
– Processor: Intel Core i7-11700KF
– Screen: Skillcorp 2K 144Hz, Dale IPS, and HDR
Any thoughts on what might be causing these issues?

2 Answers

FixItFrog -

Consider cleaning up your PC and replacing the thermal paste. Dust can build up and affect your system’s performance over time. I’ve done this for several older PCs, and it’s surprisingly effective for boosting performance without spending much.

GamerDude1234 -

The condition of my PC is still like new, just as it was when I bought it, so I don’t think that’s the issue.

TechWizard99 -

It sounds like your monitor could be causing the problems you’re facing. Have you checked both your monitor settings and the Nvidia settings for the display? Sometimes adjustments in those can make a huge difference.

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