FPS drops abruptly suddenly
FPS drops abruptly suddenly
Hello there. I’m experiencing significant FPS drops in Apex Legends lately. It began three days ago. Previously, I maintained stable 170 FPS, but now it consistently falls to 120 FPS or lower when landing. The game also shows high input lag, making it very slow. At first, I assumed the issue was related to the Apex update, but everything seemed normal for two days. I’m currently playing at 1920x1080p with 144Hz, using low settings. I set everything to medium detail on model and everything is running as expected. My system specs are: Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.9Ghz OC, GTX 1660 Super 6GB, Corsair Vengeance 2x8GB @ 3200mhz, Asus TUF B450-Plus Gaming, Corsair CX550M PSU, Kingston 240GB SSD, and 1TB HDD. I’ve tried a clean Windows install, updated drivers, and BIOS, but the problem persists. My hardware appears fine—GPU around 60-65 and CPU ~60. I ran a UserBenchmark test to confirm everything is functioning properly, and it matched expectations.
What is the age of the Corsair PSU? For heavy gaming use, it's appropriate.
Do you have access to another functioning PSU that you could replace?
Another method is to employ a multimeter (if available and know how to use it) to check the PSU. Any voltages outside the acceptable range suggest the PSU may be deteriorating and could fail soon.
(If needed, enlist a family member or friend to assist with testing the PSU. This won't be a full load test.)
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I assemble PCs about once a year, so my PSU is around that age. I don’t have any other PSUs to swap. There’s a tech shop nearby where they can test it, but I won’t be able to try games with their PSU. I don’t have a multimeter and don’t know how to use it. 😀
I don’t play games very often, just a couple of hours a day, maybe 4-5 weekends.
Turn off the power, disconnect the device, and open the enclosure.
Remove dust and any debris from inside.
Verify that all connectors, cards, RAM, and jumpers are securely positioned.
Inspect for pinched wires, kinks, exposed conductors, or indications of wear or overheating.
Utilize a bright light to aid visibility during the inspection.
Connections tend to become loose gradually because of heat expansion, contraction, and vibrations over time.
It’s likely that a few components are currently loose.
I have done that before with a clean install of Windows. I always clean my PC dust every 2-3 months and make sure all cables are properly seated. I’m not sure, but I thought the PSU might not be providing enough power to my hardware. After switching from a Gigabyte to an ASUS TUF B450 motherboard, the lights changed and I noticed lower performance. It’s possible my PSU isn’t delivering enough power to the CPU or GPU, which could explain the issue.
it is sized, I did 2 tests and both say I need around 300 - 350W max. I’m not sure what to do and don’t want to waste money if the PSU isn’t the problem. Also, when I run MSi AfterBurner in-game, my GPU is running at 90-100%, so I think it gets enough power. I don’t know...
Remember that the calculator serves as a method to assess system power needs. There are numerous discussions regarding such evaluations.
Nonetheless, even if the math suggests the PSU has enough capacity, there remains a chance the unit is malfunctioning or unable to supply the required power. This is particularly true during high demand or fluctuating loads.
I recommend doing some further research: search for "CPU GPU PSU" on Google and review the recent links. Narrow your focus to the past few years and adjust your search as needed to deepen your understanding.
While reading, observe your system and see if the PSU might be the issue.
remembered earlier that using the DP cable occasionally caused strange problems while gaming, such as the monitor going black without turning off and losing the image, then restarting. This only happened with the DP cable, not with the HDMI cable. In my view, it might be related to the GPU or the power supply unit. Initially, I thought it was the DP cable, but I got another one with similar issues.