FPS drops significantly over time during gameplay.
FPS drops significantly over time during gameplay.
Hello everyone,
My hardware setup is as follows: motherboard MSI 970 Gaming, CPU AMD FX 8350 AM3+, GPU MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB, RAM 2x DD3 1600MHz 4GB (total 8GB), power supply 550W, with four vents plus two connected to a Corsair Hydro Series H75. I believe this information covers the basics for the project. I’m facing problems with overclocking because it’s hard to get stable results. My CPU is running at 4.0 GHz stock, and I aim for around 4.4 GHz. Currently it’s stable, temperatures are very low (16º to 20º) on Windows, and performance in games is good too. However, after about an hour of gaming, FPS drops significantly from 200+ to 80/100 and the system becomes unstable. Could anyone assist or suggest a solution? I’m open to sharing overclock specs if needed, but I followed the secure process and disabled most settings from tutorials. Thanks in advance!
Hello everyone,
My hardware setup:
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming
CPU: AMD FX 8350 AM3+
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4gb
RAM: 2x DD3 1600mhz 4gb (total 8gb)
Power: 550W
I have four vents plus two connected to a Corsair Hydro Series H75.
I believe this information covers the basics for the project. I’m facing problems with overclocking because it’s hard to get stable results. I currently have a stock speed of 4.0ghz on the CPU, and I aim to reach around 4.4ghz. That’s where I stand—I’m fine, temperatures are impressively low, between 16º and 20º on Windows! In-game performance is also good, but after about an hour of gaming, FPS drops from over 200 to 80 or 100 and the system becomes unstable. Can anyone assist or suggest a solution? I can share overclock specs if needed, but I opted for a safe process and ignored most recommended steps. Thanks ahead of time!
For reference, your temperatures shouldn’t be 16 and 20—at idle they should be around 40-45°C. With AMD, it’s common to see incorrect temperature readings. Try using an app like MSI Afterburner to check accurately.
When FPS drops after a while, it might mean the overclock is unstable or you’ve reached the CPU’s limit. It could also be due to hitting the maximum frequency or a voltage setting that doesn’t suit your CPU. Have you adjusted anything related to the power supply or voltage?
DavidVioMC shared his system details and encountered stability problems while trying to overclock his components. He reported a stable stock speed of 4.0 GHz on the CPU, aiming for around 4.4 GHz, with excellent temperatures during gaming (16º–20º) and solid performance in-game. However, after about an hour of play, FPS drops significantly from 200+ to 80–100, causing crashes. He suggests checking his overclock settings, using tools like MSI Afterburner for accurate readings, and ensuring voltage values are correct. He also notes potential issues with CPU frequency limits or incorrect voltages.