Low frame rates at 99% performance (FPS360-400, Lows 60-80, 7900 XT)
Low frame rates at 99% performance (FPS360-400, Lows 60-80, 7900 XT)
I received a fresh 7900 XT, but its functioning poorly. In games it only lasts about ten seconds before it crashes into a terrible slowdown, similar to the title screen and that feels like a major stutter. This happens often. It isn’t limited to gaming—it also occurs on the title screen when you click a page and it fails to load (like the Rainbow Six Operator or ARK settings screens). Sometimes it drops from 165(capped) to just 20, which is concerning. I’ve updated the drivers and BIOS for my motherboard, checked that my SSD wasn’t overheating (it stayed at 50°C while the max was 80°C), but the issue persists. Games are now nearly unplayable.
Specs: OS – Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (x64) Build 22631.4317 (23H2); Motherboard – ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (BIOS 3035, latest stable); CPU – 7800X3D; RAM – 2x16 CORSAIR DDR 5 Vengeance 6000 MHz; GPU – ASUS TUF 7900 XT (stock); Drives – Samsung 990 Pro M.2 (4TB) boot drive; PSU – NZXT C850 PC (850W, 80+ gold).
Background: My previous 7900 XT had three disconnections mid-game, causing crashes and errors. After returning it, it still failed to launch properly. I installed an RX 580 earlier—it worked fine, but this one only ran at the lowest game settings. I tried overclocking and undervolting, followed all updates, but nothing resolves the problem. Benchmarking tools don’t show coil whine, yet stress tests do.
Could this be typical? Is there a fix? I’d rather fix it myself than wait another month without a card. Also, why aren’t benchmarking programs detecting the whine while stress testing? Please help me understand better—I appreciate your advice.
The smell suggests a driver or Windows update problem. It's challenging to figure out the cause. Do you have an extra boot drive? I’d install a blank one and update Windows and drivers. If the problem persists even after a clean setup, reach out to the manufacturer for a replacement. Let me know if this helps.
You can add a second drive with Windows installed and then select it as the booth drive without removing the old one.
Suggest removing the existing drive and connecting only the new one for a clean Windows setup. This method lets you revert to the original configuration while installing fresh Windows. Avoid damaging the system by forcing a new install—experimentation is fine. You can obtain Windows for free from Microsoft’s site without needing a license key. A watermark may appear reminding you to activate, but it’s not required for testing. If you decide to retain your previous license, it usually remains valid since both drives are on the same machine. Good luck!
I’m able, in fact, to do it. So far I haven’t discovered a secure method to detach my GPU from the motherboard while keeping the CPU cooler attached. Likewise, I haven’t managed to find a safe way to remove the CPU cooler without taking off the cooler itself. Got it, I’ll give it a shot.
Factory resetting can indeed be effective, providing a complete reset of the device.
You don’t need to take off the CPU cooler just to get the GPU out—there’s a photo showing what you’re dealing with. I think a full Windows reinstall on a fresh drive, leaving the old one behind, is probably the best solution. Three cards in a row usually means something’s wrong.
I wasn’t able to do it because there isn’t enough space between the GPU and CPU cooler for my fingers to reach the release button. Apologies for the awkward positioning. Correction, this is the second "faulty" 7900 xt card. A fresh Windows install on a different SSD didn’t solve the problem.
old problems simple solution https://www.walmart.com/ip/ZHXXCUM-UK-10...=101653513 also try demakeup pads for cleaning thermal paste, great PC building news – are you sure? If a fresh install failed that’s unlikely… Also a big question about all the dust?