FPS ISSUES
FPS ISSUES
Hello, I've been working on improving my gaming and streaming setup on a second monitor. It's been challenging, especially with games like Valorant, War Thunder, and CSGO. My frame rates have dropped significantly—from around 150 to just 20 FPS. I'm unsure if this is due to hardware issues or if upgrading anything would help. I've tried overclocking my PC, but it didn't resolve the problem. I also increased my RAM from 16GB to 32GB without improvement and attempted CPU and GPU overclocking, but nothing changed. I recently upgraded my RAM to 64GB, yet performance remains poor. I'm looking for ways to enhance my experience.
I believed I included them in my signature but they appear elsewhere. PC details: NZXT 510, Z490 PRO WIFI motherboard, Intel i5-11600k CPU, MSI 3060 trio 12g GPU, Corsair Vengeance 32g 3200mhz RAM, Cool Master 212 cooler with 6 RGB fans, 650 watt power supply.
To resolve an issue, start by grasping what’s happening. Run ThrottleStop 9.4.6 at https://www.techpowerup.com/download/tec...ottlestop/. View the main ThrottleStop interface, the FIVR window, and the TPL window. Open the Options menu, enable the Nvidia GPU section so ThrottleStop can track your GPU performance. On the primary screen, activate the Log File option and play a game for 15 minutes. Ensure the log captures slowdown periods. After testing, close the game and then exit ThrottleStop to let it save the log file. It should be saved in your ThrottleStop / Logs directory. This file records typical causes of throttling and sluggish behavior. Include the log file and relevant screenshots in your next update.
HERE is what I could get it's like 5 minutes of games since i had to leave early. This was with music in the background and some other applications. This is my frist time doing this let me know if i have to do something differently. screenshots are when i was running the pc with nothing. I enclouded the logs at the bottom. 2022-06-17.txt
When you have extra time, remove your existing log file and create a larger one. To grasp what’s happening, you must run it for an extended period. You should experience at least one instance of low FPS, ideally more than once. Avoid rushing through data collection. The bigger the log, the higher the likelihood of catching meaningful events. Up to now, your log indicates the CPU is functioning well with no performance or temperature issues. If I were using that machine, I’d inspect the FIVR Overclock setting and set all turbo limits to 49. Your computer should handle a slight speed boost without problems. Save this session for later. Begin with a longer log under your current configuration. Both CPU and GPU performance matter equally. It’s ideal to record data for both in the same file. A sharp FPS drop might point to GPU trouble. Try testing after startup with minimal background activity to establish a baseline. When idle, check what ThrottleStop displays on the main screen for C0% and what Task Manager details show. It’s great when System Idle reports 99%. Most systems don’t reach that level. If many programs start up automatically at boot, investigate which ones are unnecessary and decide if they should run constantly. Keep an eye on bloated applications that launch on startup and consider removing them.
You're welcome! It's great you're checking everything carefully. I'll take your time to monitor the temperatures and CPU usage. Overclocking sounds like a good idea—just be sure to follow safe guidelines. Regarding your questions, I'd love your thoughts on component quality and ways to boost FPS with upgrades. Upgrading the motherboard is a solid option; let me know your preferences and I can suggest some models. Thanks for sharing your plans!
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A better way to manage temperatures is using a liquid cooler instead of the FPS rating. The Hyper 212 wouldn’t be effective for my 7600k-Intel CPU at stable temps. Unless I installed an extra fan on the heatsink or used a model with more heatpipes (around 5-6), which would require a wider case. Honestly, I doubt it would fit in my current setup. A friend suggested getting a liquid cooler, and your readings show temps between 38-45°C. You’d likely save at least 20 degrees compared to the screenshot. Your components are in good shape and should last longer.