Network interference is affecting visual performance.
Network interference is affecting visual performance.
Yes, you interpreted it right. No problem, I understand. Help would mean a lot. By the time we fix this, he’s getting an upgrade, but the problem keeps happening for months. I gave my friend a basic laptop called "HP Pavilion 15-CS0XXX" with 8 GB RAM, an Nvidia MX150 chip and an Intel i7-8550u processor. The only change made was a 512 GB internal SSD that runs Windows, which really improved performance. I’ve played games on it before and it worked fine.
The issue is with gaming, especially in a college dorm where we play together. The laptop experiences steady frame drops—usually around 50-60 frames per second for a while, then suddenly drops to 2 or 3 FPS for a short time. We think the Wi-Fi is the culprit, since it runs smoothly on other networks (home WiFi, train, school hotspot) but struggles when connected to the internet.
We tried several fixes: reinstalling Windows, updating graphics drivers, and reinstalling network drivers. The last attempt lasted about a day before it stopped working. Also, our dorm building doesn’t have an Ethernet connection.
It's worth a try to purchase an USB wireless adapter and see how it performs. TP-link options are reasonably priced and offer solid quality. I wonder if the same applies to USB adapters—possibly affecting CPU and GPU temperatures, which could cause FPS drops. High temps might be the issue.
We're expecting the wireless adapter soon, and I'll update you if it's useful. Regarding temperature, it's quite chilly here, but overheating hasn't been a problem before.
Ensure HP disables its wireless Wi-Fi in Device Manager before connecting the adapter.
Also consider using a USB connection to link your phone to the internet, then connect it to Wi-Fi, and finally route the internet to your PC via a USB port.