Issues with FPS in games occurring unexpectedly
Issues with FPS in games occurring unexpectedly
Problem: My system previously handled 100 frames smoothly, but now gaming stalls at low rates (0-60) and occasionally causes unexpected lag. Previously, internet seemed stable enough, but now it feels unreliable. Also, I experience sporadic delays that weren’t present before. Details: Motherboard model MSI B360M, GPU AMD Radeon RX 6600, CPU Intel i7 8700, power supply CoolerMaster MWE Gold 750v2. RAM includes two 8GB DDR4 modules at 3000 MHz (TeamGroup). I recently replaced all components without a factory reset for about five days, then reinstalled Windows 10. During this time, performance improved significantly—some titles reached 600 FPS—but after resetting, I encountered persistent issues. Restarting caused downloads to fail with high pings (up to 1000), and games froze or crashed. After a day, I reinstalled Windows via USB, formatted drives, and retested. Speed tests remained consistent. I played Siege and noticed ping spikes to 1000, leading to disconnections. Rocket League froze and crashed under load. FPS stayed between 60-100 initially, but after five days of new hardware, it dropped to 300-400. Drivers were updated, but performance didn’t surpass original levels. RAM and GPU stats showed low utilization (7.5GB VRAM, 25% usage). In-game benchmarks revealed 130 FPS, indicating drivers helped but not enough. Recently, system responsiveness worsened—Discord took longer to launch, and searches felt sluggish. Internet speed remains inconsistent; sometimes it feels very slow. No malware detected, but I’m unsure if these changes resolved the core problem. Additional info: Other tasks like browsing and searching are also affected. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Over time, you might have adjusted certain settings and everything was working fine. A reset would essentially erase all your changes and restore everything to the default state. It's unclear, but it's possible some hardware updates were also lost during the reset? If the problem is network-related, have you taken the router offline for a few minutes and then restarted it? That usually helps 90% of the time. A full cache clear can also resolve issues.
I’m not sure about your choice of words. You mentioned a factory reset, which suggests you want the system to return to its original state when it was first assembled. If that’s the case, it likely means resetting the BIOS back to defaults rather than reverting the OS. If you built your PC, this reset would simply reset the BIOS settings when you booted it.
You should review what starts up at boot, disable unnecessary background services, and verify that no bloatware or default settings are loaded. Make sure your reset doesn’t interfere with driver updates or Windows configurations. Check the device manager for conflicts and use system tools to troubleshoot.
If everything worked before, try identifying what changed after the reset. Also, look into firewall settings to ensure games aren’t being blocked unexpectedly. If the issue persists, it might be worth consulting the manufacturer’s support for further guidance.
I didn't ask which app you used for the virus and malware check. Many so-called scanners hurt system performance just like a real virus. Windows Defender works well and doesn't slow things down much. If you had a prebuilt PC, it might have installed some free scanner software and after a reset, that software got full access, causing your system to run slowly while it checks everything. Even opening a text file can feel very slow.
It was built with an Acer Predator system in mind, which means after the initial setup and five days of using the new components, it likely pulled all the preinstalled Acer files from the OS onto my storage. However, after a reset just two days later, I installed Windows 10 from Microsoft onto a USB drive and completely erased all data. The machine I’m using now is essentially a brand-new Windows installation with only the default version included. I’ve repeatedly looked in Task Manager and found no unusual processes, so unless something is concealed, I suspect nothing is running in the background—especially not Windows. How can I verify this? While I understand the firewall is configured and antivirus scans cleared, I’m uncertain about what might be present. I also checked ESET and Malwarebytes during the two-day window between resets, but both reported no threats. It’s also unclear if the occasional random engine revs I’ve noticed are normal or related to background activity.
Verify that any Acer Predator software tailored for your system is present. Cleaning and reinstalling Windows isn’t too complicated since the system appears clean, but certain Acer-specific hardware components might need particular programs to function correctly. Open the Control Panel using the search bar, then navigate to Device Manager. Look for any entries with warnings or yellow exclamation marks indicating issues. If you notice any alerts from the Device Manager overview requiring attention, it could help identify what’s happening.
You may also want to verify that you have all the drivers tailored for your specific hardware from Acer. It’s possible you already did this, but if any device manager issue appears and requires drivers or adjustments, consider checking directly with Acer. Using custom hardware is not unusual, yet a missing driver could cause problems that need resolution.