HELP *GPU*

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_Evo
Junior Member

08-31-2016, 05:07 PM

I've been using my GTX 970 for more than nine years now. Despite having the newest drivers and reinstalling Windows 10, it still lags significantly. When playing Minecraft with Lunar Client, I barely hit 50 frames per second, and even at medium settings in ARK it drops to around 20 FPS. The GPU usage is only about 6% and CPU around 20%, which doesn’t seem to help. I’ve tried pushing all the settings via the Nvidia Control Panel, but nothing changes. I’m unsure if the issue lies with the hardware or if there’s something else I should check.

_Evo

08-31-2016, 05:07 PM #1

KungJoel
Junior Member

09-14-2016, 07:46 AM

Tell me about your CPU and GPU performance while playing games. Have you ever cleaned the GPU? If not, it might be a problem.

KungJoel

09-14-2016, 07:46 AM #2

Tell me about your CPU and GPU performance while playing games. Have you ever cleaned the GPU? If not, it might be a problem.

NinatoPvP
Posting Freak

899

09-19-2016, 10:26 PM

It could be overheating due to a dry thermal interface material or a dusty heatsink. Have you verified the temperature readings?

NinatoPvP

09-19-2016, 10:26 PM #3

It could be overheating due to a dry thermal interface material or a dusty heatsink. Have you verified the temperature readings?

RustyPeanuts98
Junior Member

09-26-2016, 08:56 PM

I haven’t adjusted it yet before attempting the fix. The metal part on the GPU isn’t coming off, even after trying to unscrew it. The temperature is 50°C during gaming, and the CPU is at a similar level.

RustyPeanuts98

09-26-2016, 08:56 PM #4

RubyHexStone
Junior Member

09-26-2016, 10:30 PM

The command gpu=-z in a gaming context typically instructs the system to disable the GPU, which can lower performance and impact temperatures.

RubyHexStone

09-26-2016, 10:30 PM #5

The command gpu=-z in a gaming context typically instructs the system to disable the GPU, which can lower performance and impact temperatures.

frylock0522
Junior Member

10-04-2016, 08:13 PM

You're uncertain, so I'll attempt to swap the thermal paste and see if it makes a difference. Good luck!

frylock0522

10-04-2016, 08:13 PM #6

You're uncertain, so I'll attempt to swap the thermal paste and see if it makes a difference. Good luck!

DuckZi
Member

194

10-05-2016, 03:59 AM

You can try using isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or a mild mineral spirits solution to remove thermal paste.

DuckZi

10-05-2016, 03:59 AM #7

You can try using isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or a mild mineral spirits solution to remove thermal paste.

MegaDisco
Senior Member

352

10-05-2016, 11:50 AM

Clean it using a dust-proof cloth. I’ve usually used toilet paper before, but watch out for the CPU edges—otherwise you’ll end up with lint everywhere.

MegaDisco

10-05-2016, 11:50 AM #8

Clean it using a dust-proof cloth. I’ve usually used toilet paper before, but watch out for the CPU edges—otherwise you’ll end up with lint everywhere.

A_Sound
Senior Member

486

10-10-2016, 09:41 PM

It appears the adjustments are effective. The temperature has dropped by about 20°C.

A_Sound

10-10-2016, 09:41 PM #9

It appears the adjustments are effective. The temperature has dropped by about 20°C.

yuanyoshimi
Junior Member

10-10-2016, 11:34 PM

#10

Your graphics card is running at just 6% performance with temperatures around 38°C, yet it's only achieving a minimal 30 frames per second.

yuanyoshimi

10-10-2016, 11:34 PM #10

Your graphics card is running at just 6% performance with temperatures around 38°C, yet it's only achieving a minimal 30 frames per second.

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