Low frame rates with GTX 970
Low frame rates with GTX 970
My PC experiences low frame rates (30-40 FPS) in games such as FIFA 19, NBA 2K20, NBA 2K19, and COD when running at Full HD (1920x1080). Reducing resolution, lowering graphics settings, and disabling antialiasing have not resolved this issue. I have reinstalled Windows 10, but the problem persists. Rocket League consistently operates at 60 FPS. Previously, all games ran smoothly at 60-75 FPS with high settings.
CPU: i5 - 4460
Motherboard: MSI H81M P33
GPU : MSI GTX 970 gaming
RAM: Kingstone 16gb
OS: WIN10 1903 build
HDD: WD 1TB BLUE
Chasis: Unknown
PSU: 650W Corsair
Nvidia drivers: 436.30
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Also which version of Windows 10 are you on and what version of Nvidia's drivers are you working with?
Have you installed the latest Windows 10 updates? Recent updates are causing performance issues in games, although not to the degree of a 60-75 to 30-40 frames per second drop. Are you monitoring temperatures?
Verify your display resolution within the NVIDIA Control Panel.
PC display and game at 1920x1080. I also attempted to enable/disable vertical synchronization, but it did not resolve the issue.
Despite the lack of a definitive solution, let’s attempt comprehensive troubleshooting. When was the last time you cleaned your PC internally? Dust accumulation can significantly impact in-game performance.
Today, I attempted all troubleshooting steps and the dropped frames occurred exclusively during "jump ball" (the start of a match) in NBA 2K. On menu and Blacktop mode, the frame rate consistently maintained 60+ FPS. In regular gameplay, it fluctuated between 30-40 FPS. FIFA runs at 60fps on ultra settings. I also adjusted Nvidia control panel settings for NBA 2K20, resetting all options, but the game still operates at 50-60 FPS with significant lag.
Observe in-game CPU utilization using Afterburner with on-screen display (OSD). Examine Task Manager for applications consuming excessive resources. Assess if the resolution can be increased.