Performance issues and freezing.
Performance issues and freezing.
Hey there, I wanted to share what happened after upgrading my PC. A few weeks back I had someone install new hardware, and after a short time I got back to normal. But then my gaming performance started dropping—especially with Guild Wars 2. My FPS dropped noticeably. I tried another game, COD: Ghosts MP, which also lagged and stuttered. Then I looked into offline games and installed Fallout. Same issue: low FPS and stuttering. I’m really confused about how to fix this. Do you have any tips? I’m not very tech-savvy, so keep it simple. Also, my computer was upgraded by a pro. Here are my specs: GPU—GeForce GTX 960, CPU—Intel Core i5-4440 @ 3.1 GHz, RAM—8 GB, Motherboard—Z97X-Gaming 3, OS—Windows 7 Home Premium. I attached a benchmark test file to show what the games should perform.
Verify power-saving options don’t restrict your device. Search online for guidance. Execute malwarebytes scan. Ensure GPU drivers are up-to-date, especially after installing new hardware. If previous drivers were outdated, reinstall them before proceeding. Download the driver uninstaller from the provided link, create a desktop shortcut, and restart in safe mode. Perform a clean installation, focusing on AMD and Nvidia components. Based on my assessment, issue likely stems from driver issues, possibly 4 or 2, but 4 seems most probable.
The "professional" upgrade involved using [specific tool/service]. Before that, I had [previous setup or tools]. Please confirm if this is correct.
The person who enhanced my PC improved my frozen GTX 650 to a GeForce GTX 960, upgraded my MA785G US2H board to a Z97X Gaming, and replaced my CPU (which I can't locate but was originally a 3.1 GHz chip) with an Intel i5-4440 at 3.1 GHz. My GPU is current and the motherboard is up to date; I’m not sure if the CPU still has drivers or if they need updating.
Hey there, I noticed you've set your power level to high performance but it didn't make a difference. You tried downloading malware bye files but kept getting errors when using the non-commercial download option. I checked if your GPU has the latest drivers, and it does. You haven't done a clean install yet—should that be necessary after the Windows reinstall before installing the new GTX 960? I'm a bit worried about trying this since my last attempt resulted in the computer not turning on.
Ensure a complete setup by verifying the GPU is fully seated in your motherboard and confirming all power connections are secure.
I've just seen the message on my GeForce Experience program saying optimization isn't possible for Guild Wars 2 and COD: Ghosts. It mentions Borderlands 2 but I don’t have that game installed. The advice is to run the game or adjust settings, which I’ve already done. Now it’s about tweaking the settings, but I’m not sure what to change. Could this be causing issues with my games? Might my GPU be having a problem?