Laptop experiencing sudden performance slowdown.
Laptop experiencing sudden performance slowdown.
I have an MSI GE60 gaming laptop (i5-3230M CPU, GTX660M GPU and 8GB RAM). Last year, until December, it ran games like CSGO and GTA V with solid FPS on medium settings. After an eight to nine month break with only occasional use, I experienced performance issues when playing CSGO last week, achieving 30-50 FPS with significant lag spikes. I performed a format, cleaned the hardware inside the laptop, and reinstalled all drivers, but the problem persisted. It's unclear whether it’s a software issue or if the laptop has failed due to prolonged inactivity.
The temperature is not exceeding 80 degrees Celsius. The issue is likely software related, possibly a Windows problem (nine months is sufficient time for Microsoft to introduce errors) or a setting within Nvidia Optimus/Inspector. Also, verify storage status using https://crystalmark.info/redirect.php?pr...oInstaller and re-enable it; this will cause more harm than benefit.
Having cleaned the laptop and verified acceptable CPU and GPU temperatures, it is likely due to a change introduced by the latest Windows update.
After playing a game for approximately 15 minutes, the following statistics were recorded. I observed a specific issue and consulted Device Manager, disabling the Intel HD 4000 graphics card resulted in an error preventing the game from starting within Steam. Subsequently, re-enabling the GTX660M resolved the problem. Is this behavior typical? It appears the programs are running on the integrated GPU.
Ensure temperatures remain below 80C, avoiding overheating...
Software issues are likely, potentially involving Windows – nine months allows for Microsoft errors, or settings within Nvidia Optimus/Inspector.
Also, verify storage status using: https://crystalmark.info/redirect.php?pr...oInstaller
Re-enable this; it will cause more harm than good.
Steam failed to start due to being configured to run on the igpu; utilizing the GTX 660M is unnecessary.
Laptops with switchable graphics drivers have proven problematic – implementation was misguided despite intended power reduction.
It operates solely on the igpu until a game is detected, at which point it’s meant to transition to the gpu, though this often fails, particularly with Minecraft and GTA V.
The system does not reliably switch when expected.
You installed both the latest IGPU and GPU drivers from MSI.