PC FPS problems
PC FPS problems
Recently I've been trying various games like Call of Duty, Rust, and Escape from Tarkov. I'm maintaining around 30-50fps, though my FPS often drops. Three months ago I was hitting 100+ FPS. After a factory reset, only the hardware change was a new M.2 SSD. I'm using 40%-60% of my RAM and GPU during gameplay. I'm not installing the latest graphics drivers because recent game updates caused crashes. I'm currently using Game Ready 536.23. Hardware specs: Intel i5-12400F, GTX 1080, 32GB RAM, 2667MHz, 2TB NVMe SSD, 2TB HDD, 600W PSU. If you need more details, just let me know when you first joined this forum or any specific info you're looking for. Thanks!
It likely relates to in-game video configurations. Significant lag often comes from settings such as Mulri-sampling Anti-Aliasing and blur effects on sharp areas. Check each game’s GPU-intensive options or research online for details. Another chance is your GPU was overclocked or you ran high fan speeds, which may have triggered Nvidia’s auto boost. Because it's late summer, the cooling system might need adjustment to keep temps stable. Increasing memory speed can also help, though boosting above 1,000 Mhz usually has minimal impact.
It’s consistently the weakest setting across all games, something I’ve never experienced before. No need for overclocking. Some friends with older hardware (slower CPU/GPU/RAM) perform much better on mine.
Consider using a different older video driver and review NVIDIA known issues for each software update. Check if Rivatuner stats is set up to track GPU performance while gaming. MSI Afterburner may assist in installing and managing it.