CSGO with an i5 4460 and GTX 970 experiences low frame rates.
CSGO with an i5 4460 and GTX 970 experiences low frame rates.
I resolved the issue completely. In BIOS, the ASUS motherboard's power setting takes precedence over Windows. I changed it to performance mode, and achieved over 230 FPS.
Your CPU cooler might be struggling with an older i5, as the newer 970 chip draws more power and puts extra strain on the CPU. This could lead to higher temperatures if you're using the default cooler. It also explains why the CPU only hits full performance in short bursts—because the GPU only needs to render new frames at those times.