Checking FPS drop with RTX 4070Ti / i5 9600k / 32gb DDR4 / Aorus Master Z360.
Checking FPS drop with RTX 4070Ti / i5 9600k / 32gb DDR4 / Aorus Master Z360.
Hello, fellow gamers,
I’m reaching out with some concerns about my gaming experience lately. I’ve noticed consistently low FPS while playing games such as Albion Online, Valorant, and League of Legends on my PC. Even though I had what I considered solid hardware, my average frame rate stays around 40 to 80, with noticeable drops when the CPU is between 40-50% and the GPU at 40%. This performance is far below expectations.
I recently upgraded from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 4070Ti, hoping for a significant boost. Here’s a quick rundown of my system:
CPU: Intel Core i5 9600k @ 3.70GHz
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Memory: 32GB DDR4
Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 4070Ti
Screen Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (165 fps)
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (240 fps)
At first, I thought this upgrade would greatly enhance my gaming. However, the lag still lingers, especially during intense matches. I’ve tried several troubleshooting steps without success.
What I’ve done so far:
Driver Updates – All drivers, especially GPU ones, are current.
In-Game Settings – Adjusted graphics to lower presets.
Background Apps – Checked for resource-heavy programs running.
Temperature Checks – Ensured CPU and GPU temperatures are normal.
Nvidia Control Panel – Changed power management settings.
BIOS Update – Applied the latest update (F11).
Despite these adjustments, my FPS problems remain. It’s disappointing because I’ve put in a solid gaming setup. I’m hoping this community can help me find a fix or offer advice from others who’ve faced similar issues. Have you seen low FPS with a setup like mine? Any tips could really improve my performance in these titles?
Also, I’ve watched some YouTube videos showcasing smooth gameplay on heavier titles, especially at ULTRA settings. Let’s see if we can learn from each other!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Driver Updates
I made sure all my drivers, particularly GPU ones, are current.
Did you use DDU before getting rid of the GTX1660Ti? You might want to try DDU again, then remove every GPU driver from your system. After that, reinstall the newest GPU drivers manually via an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator.
BIOS Update
I performed a BIOS update to the latest version (F11).
Have you reset the CMOS after updating the BIOS?
When sharing troubleshooting threads, it's good practice to provide full system details. List your specs clearly, for example:
CPU:
GPU cooler:
Motherboard:
RAM:
Storage (SSD/HDD):
GPU:
Power Supply:
Chassis:
Operating System:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model.
I performed a CMOS once after confirming the newest update.
PC Information:
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K, 3.7GHz, 9 MB RAM
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Memory: 32GB Ballistix Ballistix Sport LT, DDR4
Power Supply: be quiet Straight Power 11 850W (BN284)
SSD: Western Digital Green 240GB M.2 SATA3
SSD: Samsung SSD 970 PRO 1TB M.2
Disk: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 3.5" SATA III
Cooler: CPU be quiet Pure Rock Slim
Case: be quiet DARK BASE PRO 900 BLACK REV. 2
Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X Trio 12GB GDDR6X
Monitor: iiyama G-Master GB3467WQSU-B5 Red Eagl
Screen Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (165 Refresh Rate)
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (240 Refresh Rate)
I switched the graphics card from 1660 to 4070Ti
Old Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 GAMING OC 6G, 6GB GDDR5
Begin by using DDU and removing all video drivers.
Download the newest driver.
Launch DDU in safe mode.
Restart the system.
Right-click the installer and run it with administrator privileges.
Perform a custom installation.
Check the box to do a clean installation.
Most YouTube videos are not realistic.
They don’t reflect real-world conditions.
Aim for their performance.
Acquire two new SSDs.
Disconnect all other drives.
Connect one drive.
Set up Windows, install the motherboard and video drivers, apply all updates, add a second drive, clone the first drive onto it, then disconnect the second drive.
Install a single game on the first SSD.
Only this game should run.
Launch the game and adjust settings such as draw distance and shadows to reduce CPU strain.
Test your performance.
Adjust settings further.
Repeat the process for each game, lowering shadows, draw distance, and other CPU-dependent parameters until you approach their benchmarks.
After reaching the limit, overclock to the maximum and lower the settings to ease the CPU load.
Clear the first drive and clone the second onto the first.
Create a fresh copy of Windows with the latest updates.
Add the second game to your list.
Repeat this process for each additional game as needed to match their performance.