I require assistance with reduced frame rates in games that previously performed smoothly.
I require assistance with reduced frame rates in games that previously performed smoothly.
Lately, I've observed that my video games are experiencing noticeable lag and sluggishness. I frequently play Squad, and after consulting with someone using a comparable configuration, they consistently achieved significantly higher frame rates. Even on medium settings, I'm only obtaining approximately 50 frames per second, with occasional drops to the teens. Initially, when I assembled this computer, it consistently produced over 100 frames per second, and I disabled the FPS display.
Over the last three days, I've diligently attempted a wide range of solutions, including reinstalling graphics and sound drivers, verifying voltage levels, conducting CPU and memory tests, examining controller configurations, and ensuring adequate cooling (my processor never exceeds 60 degrees Celsius under load, while the graphics card maintains around 65 degrees).
I'm now at a loss and have since identified this issue across all of my other games. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam now frequently delivers only 20 frames per second, while Borderlands has plummeted from a smooth 200 fps to a frustrating 20 fps depending on the specific area. Consequently, my games are essentially unplayable due to this persistent stuttering, despite all other components within my PC operating flawlessly—my system starts up quickly and internet connectivity is stable.
System Specifications:
Intel i7 7700k (4.20 GHz)
MSI GeForce GTX 1070
MSI Z270-MPower Titanium Motherboard
Corsair TX750W Power Supply
16 GB DDR4 RAM
500 GB SSD
250 GB SSD (For OS)
Windows 10 64-bit
Regarding fan settings: simply maintaining a constant 75% speed isn't ideal, as it risks causing your cooling system to unnecessarily slow down. A more effective approach is a fan curve such as:
20°C = 10%
30°C = 20%
40°C = 30%
50°C = 50%
60°C = 75%
70°C = 100%
Your fan speeds should adjust dynamically, reducing at lower temperatures to minimize noise and increasing when temperatures rise to maintain optimal cooling.
However, you haven’t shared with us the specific temperatures your system reaches while gaming and the corresponding fan speeds during those sessions. We recommend using this tool to gather that data:
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
I resolved my problem by completely reinstalling Windows. Despite this, my temperatures remain consistent with those reported in the original post under heavy gaming loads, which typically range from...
Hello:
Could you please verify that all of your computer's fans are functioning properly? What are the temperatures for your processor and graphics card? Are the fans rotating? What is their speed?
Actually, I overlooked to mention that I updated the BIOS earlier today, and it appears all fan settings reverted back to their default values. What configurations do you suggest for the fan control and curve? I previously examined these settings before the BIOS update, and my GPU and CPU rarely approach their maximum temperatures for throttling—though I might be overlooking something. What tool would you advise using to monitor temperature during testing?
EDIT:
I've configured all fans to operate at 75%.
Case Fan 1: 750-800 RPM
Case Fan 2: 1000 RPM
Pump Fans (2): 1200 RPM
Simply setting your fan to a constant 75% is unlikely to be optimal, as it risks causing performance slowdown due to overheating. A more effective strategy involves a variable fan profile designed to adapt to temperature changes, such as:
20°C = 10%
30°C = 20%
40°C = 30%
50°C = 50%
60°C = 75%
70°C = 100%
This system allows the fan to operate quietly during periods of inactivity and low temperatures, then increase its speed as temperatures rise. However, you haven’t yet shared the temperatures you observe during gaming sessions along with the corresponding fan speeds at those moments. We recommend utilizing this tool to gather that information:
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
nobspls :
You should not just set the fan to a flat 75%. That will guarantee that you will hit thermal throttling.
The more preferable fan curve would be something like
20c = 10%
30c = 20%
40c = 30%
50c = 50%
60c = 75%
70c = 100%
The fan speeds needs to dynamic and react according to temperature, spins down when the idle and temps are low and keeps things quiet, and spins up when temps go up.
But you still haven't provide us what temps your are seeing in game and the corresponding fan speeds at that time.
Try using this to get that info:
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
I solved my issue with a complete re-install of windows. My temps are still the same from the OP underload for all of my games which can be anywhere from 60-65 for both CPU and GPU and I'm not longer stuttering or having FPS drops in the games I listed above after reinstalling the drivers and steam onto my PC. I always felt like I had an issue with a driver from the original point of installation of windows but I never really bothered to check to see if it was a driver due to not having an issue outside of a game. If you want I can still send you my idle information and underload information from CPUID