In a good system the game feels too choppy in a high FPS mode.
In a good system the game feels too choppy in a high FPS mode.
Hi,
I observed that my CS:GO experience on Valve servers starts smoothly with high FPS, but after a few minutes it drops to around 100 FPS and input lag appears. I also noticed unusual lag patterns, like animations playing twice when switching weapons. Despite stable CPU and GPU temperatures, no packet loss or high ping was detected. I have an i7 8700k, GTX 1080, 16 GB RAM, and a 144 Hz monitor. I checked performance metrics and frame times but found nothing unusual. Any suggestions or solutions would be really helpful, thanks.
Performance decline over time often stems from heat problems.
Run HWmonitor.
It logs the present, lowest, and highest temperatures.
If you notice a maximum CPU temperature reaching 100c, it’s likely you were throttling.
Correct if HWmonitor does not display a max cpu temperature close to 100c, then CPU throttling is unlikely to be the problem. Likewise, a GPU will aim for 80c and function properly at that level. What is the model of your case? Is there any restriction on airflow? What is the make and model of your PSU? An outdated or low-cost PSU might be overheating and not providing full power to the graphics card. Also, check for any game updates. Have you adjusted your 8700K settings?
My GPU can reach higher temperatures (88C), but with CSGO my max was 70C and I still faced issues.
My case isn’t ideal—it’s a 1x Sharkoon VG5-W Red with standard cooling. It sits on the floor next to my desk, so airflow shouldn’t be too bad.
My PSU is a 500W Coolermaster MPW-5002-ACABW. Is there a way to check if my components aren’t receiving enough power?
I didn’t overclock the CPU because it has built-in auto-overclocking. I did overclock the GPU, setting core clock to +200 and memory clock to +500. It seems stable.
I think your PSU might be the issue.
The review mentions an operating temperature range of 0-40°C on the box, but your internal temperatures are probably higher. Try removing the case covers and using a fan to direct airflow into the interior to check if it improves things.
It's actually a 600w PSU, but they mislabeled it on my receipt. It's the Coolermaster MasterWatt Lite 230V. Does that affect your analysis?
The PSU also lists 0-40C in the operating specifications. You can check the details here: https://www.coolermaster.com/catalo...30...ifications. I'm not sure if this is the problem. Would you like me to test it with a known good high-quality PSU?
I might have overlooked something important—I really pushed my GPU to its limits. I looked up the power requirements online, though I wasn't entirely sure I filled it in right. It looks like my PC is using more than 600W when I overclock the GPU, which might be the reason.