Occasional FPS drops to zero in certain games
Occasional FPS drops to zero in certain games
Hey, I recently purchased a Lenovo S145 with an I5-1035G1 and Intel UHD Graphics, along with 8GB RAM. I understand it isn’t the best choice for gaming, but I can handle playing games like Far Cry 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, CS:GO, and even Warframe without any issues. However, when trying other titles such as Valorant, Fortnite, Warzone, and Path of Exile, I notice significant FPS drops—often 50 or more to zero during certain actions like walking, moving the camera, or shooting. I’ve checked the CPU temperature and updated the Intel drivers, but the problem persists.
I initially faced major FPS drops in Warframe, but after adjusting settings in Intel Graphics Software and enabling Directx12 in the game launcher, it improved. This solution doesn’t work for the other games mentioned.
It might be related to some configuration issues, since the notebook meets the minimum requirements for all these titles, and some even run smoothly at 60 FPS or higher when stationary or not actively playing. Do you think anyone else has encountered this issue? I’ve looked into similar posts and followed several tutorials online, but none have resolved my problem.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
At first, you should know that this laptop isn't built for gaming, so be ready for it to struggle when you need it most during work or assignments. Still, check the BISO version via CPU-Z's Mainboard tab under BIOS section. Then, find your laptop's SKU or serial number (usually under the device) to locate the support page and see if any BIOS updates are available.
For your games, consider using DDU to remove GPU drivers, restart, and then reinstall them from Intel's official support site. During reinstallation, make sure to install the driver in an elevated command prompt, for example, Right-click the application and select Properties.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
At first, you should know that this laptop isn't built for gaming, so be ready for it to struggle when you need it most during work or assignments. Still, check the BISO version via CPU-Z's Mainboard tab under BIOS section. Then look at your laptop's SKU or serial number (underneath it) to find the support page and see if any BIOS updates are available.
For your games, consider using DDU to remove your GPU drivers, restart, and then reinstall them with the newest drivers from Intel's site. When installing, run the driver in an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator.
Thank you for the response! I've already verified the BIOS version is up to date. Regarding the DDU, I'll proceed with uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers, and I'll share the outcome here.