Major GPU frame drops and reduced usage are observed.
Major GPU frame drops and reduced usage are observed.
System specifications: Intel Core i7 10700k @ 3.8Ghz, MOBO MSI Z490 Gaming Edge, RAM Corsair RGB Gaming Vengance 32Gb @3600Mhz, DDR4, PSU Corsair 850w, GPU Nvidea GTX 1070 (brand unknown from Acer prebuilt), OS Windows 11. Display 1920 x 1080p @240Hz via VIA Display Port.
Issue: Performance drops when moving around in games, causing FPS to drop significantly. Predicted affected games include Squad GHPC, Ground Branch, Fortnite, Warzone 2, Ready or Not.
Troubleshooting steps taken: Replaced GPU, applied thermal paste, verified power connections, turned off V-Sync, changed display settings, reinstalled NVIDIA drivers (version 528.49), updated Windows 11, restarted computer, and updated graphics driver with key binding. No background processes consuming excessive resources.
Tested on another system: Works well, but GPU still stays under 90% load for long periods. Uncertain if the problem is hardware-related or software. If it's hardware, is the 4070ti a good value? If it's software, are there any overlooked steps?
Verify chipset drivers installation. Confirm current versions. Proceed with updates. Apply DDU to clear both Intel and NVIDIA components, then reinstall.
Lower quality settings, probably limited detail compared to others. The processor isn't built for fast refresh rates. Boosting your resolution could reduce the impact of these issues. Upgrading the CPU would also improve performance.
Just enabled G-Sync and low latency, and everything appears to function properly now. However, the GPU utilization remains modest. I'll monitor it closely. Next, I'll check whether this issue resolves itself.