High FPS, Terrible gameplay.
High FPS, Terrible gameplay.
Here is my issue, I can not find a real solution yet. I have a rather decent gaming pc, I’ll list the specs below, and I have recently run into some issues. I am monitoring my FPS while playing games and it’s very high, but the gameplay is awful, it is extremely laggy and screen tearing the entire time. I have replaced the hard drive 3 times, upgraded to a solid state, reinstalled windows, updated drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled them, uninstalled and reinstalled all the games I would like to play as well VSync is off, I’m playing on a 1440p 144hz monitor. This problem has not happened before and only started after I applied thermal paste to my CPU. The temps for my PC are running cool, even when playing games according to Corsair link.
Here are my specs, anything helps thank you!
Ryzen 5 1600 (Water cooled)
Nvidia 1060 6gb FE
MSI x370 pro carbon gaming MB
G.Skill Trident Z 16gb 3000mhz DDR4 RAM
Seasonic bronze fully modular PSU
If it helps, I recently cleaned my PC with just an airduster.
Thanks in advance, you guys are the best!
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A gamer with a high-end PC recently experienced significant performance issues despite consistently high FPS readings. After installing new thermal paste on his Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, he began experiencing severe lag and screen tearing while gaming at 1440p resolution with a 144Hz monitor. He has meticulously addressed the problem by replacing hard drives with SSDs, reinstalling Windows multiple times, updating drivers, and uninstalling/reinstalling games – all without success. VSync is disabled. The issue began after applying new thermal paste to his CPU, and while temperatures remain cool according to Corsair Link monitoring software, he suspects incorrect temperature reporting. His PC specs include a Ryzen 5 1600 (water-cooled), an Nvidia 1060 6GB FE, an MSI x370 pro carbon gaming motherboard, 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RAM, a Seasonic bronze PSU, and he recently cleaned his PC with compressed air. He’s seeking assistance to diagnose the root cause of this laggy gameplay. Corsair Link is suspected of inaccurate temperature readings. Recommendations include using Ryzen Master or HWMonitor for temperature monitoring instead.
I will try this when I get home wildcard and post the temps, I’m sorry I don’t know how to choose your answer to reply to on mobile. I did just replace the thermal paste, what would be causing it to get so hot? Especially with water cooling.
-Thanks!
gamingkid007 :
I will try this when I get home wildcard and post the temps, I’m sorry I don’t know how to choose your answer to reply to on mobile. I did just replace the thermal paste, what would be causing it to get so hot? Especially with water cooling.
-Thanks!
It's possible that after you reapplied the thermal paste that you may not of installed the cooler correctly, it happens. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we'll have to try something else.
Ok
I won’t be home for about 6ish hours so I won’t be able to post temps until later
🙁
but I will get back to you! Also if it helps, this happens instantly as I load up a game, not over time. As soon as I get into a game it does this.
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“Please find below a revised explanation addressing your concerns. Let's start with the core issue – your computer is overheating. This likely stems from an incorrect installation of the CPU cooler. When you reapplied the thermal paste, it’s possible you didn’t properly secure the cooler to the processor.
This could be exacerbated by water cooling, which can create a significant heat buildup if not set up correctly. While normal gaming temperatures should remain under 80°C, excessive heat indicates a problem.
To give you more context, I’ve observed CPU and GPU temperatures of around 33°C when no games are running and approximately 28°C when playing CS:GO or League of Legends. It's important to note that these readings were taken using Ryzen Master.
If the issue persists after reinstalling the thermal paste, we’ll need to investigate further. Ensuring the cooler is firmly attached is crucial.”
CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else.
It's possible that after you reapplied the thermal paste that you may not of installed the cooler correctly, it happens. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we'll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else. CPU & GPU temps should be under 80C while gaming and if they are then we’ll have to try something else.
Both CSGO and LoL were running at about 33C according to Ryzen Master, not running any games is runs at about 28C. Both CSGO and LoL were running at about 33C according to Ryzen Master, not running any games is runs at about 28C. Both CSGO and LoL were running at about 33C according to Ryzen Master, not running any games is runs at about 28C. Both CSGO and LoL were running at about 33C according to Ryzen Master, not running any games is runs at about 28C. Both CSGO and LoL were running at about 33C according to Ryzen Master, not running any games is runs at about 28C.
That’s not hot…like at all. That’s not hot…like at all. That’s not hot…like at all. That’s not hot…like at all. That’s not hot…like at all.
Everything should be running fine. Everything should be running fine. Everything should be running fine. Everything should be running fine. Everything should be running fine.