I frequently experience severe frame rate drops.
I frequently experience severe frame rate drops.
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC 8G Motherboard: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming OC 8G RAM
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz
Power supply: 1600W
I frequently experience fps drops where my performance plummets to zero every few seconds. I’ve watched several videos and all graphics drivers are current, yet the issue persists. In games such as Call of Duty Cold War I see an average of 140 FPS, but my frame rate consistently drops to 0 with a 1% below average. The odd part is it only occurs in certain titles—like Call of Duty and Fortnite, not in Overwatch. I’m unsure how to resolve this and need advice on possible fixes.
Stutter is tough to diagnose since many factors can cause it, some of which aren’t visible through monitoring tools. Focus on the ones that do appear occasionally, and checking your temperatures should be the first step. If they’re elevated, address the heat issue. Task manager could also be involved. Background apps consuming significant cycles might play a role too. There are many other possibilities.
Thanks for the update. Your CPU temperatures are normal, around 60°C. You've already tried closing background apps without improvement. Earlier, you attempted a Raspberry Pi 7-inch monitor setup with an IPS panel connected to your motherboard’s integrated graphics, but since you were using all four GPU connections, performance dropped significantly. After that, you disabled the integrated graphics in BIOS and Device Manager. It seems the issue might be related to those changes.
It isn't easily identified by the chip heat probes, which reduces the chance of detection. This doesn't rule out the issue entirely but makes it less likely. If you power up your integrated GPU without connecting anything, Intel systems may exhibit unusual bridging behavior with discrete GPUs. This could be related to how Windows is used on laptops and enables certain workarounds.
when i restart it and open it, my fps becomes unstable and drops. there’s no device connected yet, but the issue persists even when powered on. i’m unsure if it’s a hardware or software problem and considered resetting the pc to factory settings to troubleshoot.
when i restart it and open it, my fps becomes unstable and drops. there’s no device connected yet, but the issue persists even when powered on. i’m unsure if it’s a hardware or software problem and considered resetting the pc to factory settings to troubleshoot.
So stopping the changes didn’t help much. Let’s perform a thorough reset. Power down your device and unplug it, then erase the CMOS. This resolves any odd behavior before Windows takes control, but not afterward. Next, disconnect your storage device (unplug it) and boot from a USB stick. That should eliminate further complications. If successful, some configuration was altered. It’s likely you can identify the exact issue, though I’m unsure how. I’m leaning toward a clean install. Back up essential data—save files only, not the game—and restart the machine, ensuring the USB appears first in the boot sequence than the hard drive. Power off again, reinsert the drive, then reboot from the USB, wipe the drive, and reinstall Windows from there along with any additional requirements. Turn off once more, remove the USB, and launch the system.
I really don’t understand what to do next. I unplugged all my SSDs, installed a fresh Windows on a new drive, downloaded a game, but the stuttering persists—my FPS is just 1% low, which is still very low. I’ve done a factory reset and wiped everything with a clean boot, yet the problem remains. I’m not sure if it’s a software issue or something else.
There exists an operating system alongside BIOS on every computer. Each machine features two distinct layers. The simpler one handles basic setup and initiates the boot sequence for the OS. During this process, it runs a test called POST to verify that all hardware functions properly. The BIOS contains its own storage, known as FlashROM, which was previously EPROM and then ROM. Historically, because pure ROM allowed any adjustments—like boot sequences—to be saved in a special memory area called CMOS—this method remains in use for compatibility reasons. Resetting the CMOS clears the BIOS back to its original settings, similar to a fresh installation for Windows. If issues persist after a clean reset, the problem likely lies in hardware, which can be resolved by replacing the faulty component.