FPS remained between 50 and 65 frames per second. Assistance needed.
FPS remained between 50 and 65 frames per second. Assistance needed.
I've been having this issue for a few days now and I'll list below what I've tried to do to fix it, but I'm at the point of just putting up with it.
My FPS in most games are stuck at 50-65fps. Regardless of what settings I change within the game. I can max out every graphic slider or I can set the game to the lowest options available. Even reducing the resolution to 720p... the FPS stays between 50-65.
What I've tried:
Turning V-sync off within NVIDIA control panel
Setting the PC power to maximum performance
Overclocking my CPU and GPU
Uninstalled drivers using DDU and then performing a fresh install of the latest drivers and also rolling back to previous versions
Updated my BIOS
Updated all chipset and peripheral drivers
Removing every component and cleaning out the ports, removing all the dust.
Tried Full-Screen, Windowed, Boredless and every other option
Turning G-Sync on and off
Making sure my Monitor is set to 144hz
Windows is up to date
My Specs:
Ryzen R5 1600x
Zotac RTX 2060 Dual Fan
Asrock AB350 Pro4 Motherboard
2×8GB Corsair Value Select DDR4 2400mhz RAM (Running in Dual Channel)
500GB WD Black NVME SSD
1TB WD Blue HDD
LG 32GK650F-B 1440p
@144hz
Monitor
Windows 10 Pro
Games affected/tested:
Warzone
Horizon Zero Dawn
Red Dead Redemption 2
Star Wars Fallen Order
My temperatures while gaming are low
GPU: 65°C
CPU: 55°C
Which is lower than what it use to be before this problem. My GPU use to get to about 80°C and my CPU to 65°C.
The thing I've noticed while gaming and monitoring the games using MSI Afterburner and Nvidia Performance Overlay is that although my GPU usage is between 80-99% my CPU usage is never more than 50%... It never use to be like that.
I performed a PassMark test and my CPU scored "8265" where as the quoted score for my CPU should be around "13 000". Is the CPU on its way out? Other than gaming the PC works perfectly and boots up as normal. During the PassMark test my CPU usage is maxed out and the power draw is around 100W which is its rated power draw under load.
I'm trying to get another CPU from one of my friends to put that into the system and see if the problem persist, but it's going to take a week or so before I can get my hands on it, so I'm looking for any other suggestions I could try.
My last ditch attempt will be a fresh windows install which I don't particularly want to do.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Usually indicates your CPU is the limiting factor in games. With 2400mhz RAM and a 1600x display, slow RAM is already a problem for Ryzen chips, especially older models like yours. A 2x8GB 3200-3600mhz kit should provide a noticeable performance improvement.
The PSU has been operating for about four years and may be showing signs of wear. It is approaching its expected end of life. The 450 watts rating seems a bit low for your setup. It might be that during gameplay, the PSU struggles to meet peak power needs, causing it to degrade more quickly. Overall, the PSU could fail at any time.
I plan to place an order for a replacement PSU before the end of today. A 750W unit should suffice and provide sufficient margin to prevent overloading the PSU with my existing setup.
I considered a power-related concern earlier, when the GPU's power consumption in games fell to 50%.
All critical data is stored on an external drive and a laptop. My current build is outdated, so an upgrade is necessary. I’ll begin with the PSU and proceed from there.
I placed an order for a new PSU, and it was time to upgrade.
But wouldn't a bad PSU cause the whole system to shut down if it can't supply enough power to the parts? Even if it's close to the end of its life, I believe there would be other signs that would indicate it.
PSU's offer various voltage levels (3, 5, 12) for different parts.
If the PSU fails to supply a specific voltage (within its tolerance), those components may face issues, potentially affecting others too.
PSU's can be checked to some degree. It's not a complete test since the PSU isn't operating under load.
FYI: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
I just installed a fresh Cooler Master MWE White 750W power supply, and it still doesn’t improve performance. Any other options?
Reading back the instructions again:
1.) Verify if Game Mode is active in Windows by checking the settings.
2.) Determine the method being used to monitor frame rates, such as Steam's counter or GPU controls.
3.) Try adjusting image quality slightly to see if it improves performance without significant loss of clarity.