Experiencing unstable performance in games is becoming more common.
Experiencing unstable performance in games is becoming more common.
This began affecting me after upgrading my RAM from 8GB to 16GB. I thought it was broken, but the problem persisted when I replayed the game. Frame rates dropped noticeably by around 10 FPS, and power usage decreased slightly. After switching back to the 16GB setup, a memory test showed no issues. I reset the CMOS and reflashed the BIOS, but it didn’t resolve anything. I suspected driver problems, so after several DDU uninstalls, the issue remained. I reinstalled Windows 10, drivers, and games, yet the problem stayed. I’m not sure if it’s hardware-related. I pushed my CPU to its limits at 60 degrees and 3.89GHz, with a stress test only on the GPU showing normal results. Checked my drive for errors—nothing found—and confirmed the power supply was delivering adequate wattage. I’m really struggling here and feel like I might have to give up.
I have the following components: an I5-9400F GTX 1660 SUPER with 16GB DDR4 RAM (two 8GB modules), a 222GB M.2 SSD, a 1TB HDD, a 450W power supply from Corsair Gold Certified TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING R2.0 motherboard.
Have you verified the power consumption of your CPU? You may notice trends suggesting the motherboard could be the bottleneck. Note: you might want to review startup or background processes affecting performance. Updated July 14, 2021 by GorujoCY
You can check your motherboard's limitations by consulting its specifications or manufacturer documentation.
I meant the CPU, because the H310M's VRMs are quite exposed, they could be overheating too much if the CPU or motherboard isn't designed for its TDP. It’s a good idea to verify that, but after I updated my previous comment: I’d suggest doing this first before diving into checking the motherboard's VRM performance and similar stuff...