Performance issues in CSGO following CPU overclocking
Performance issues in CSGO following CPU overclocking
Yesterday, I overclocked my i7 6700k to 4.5 ghz as I could not stand getting below 180 frames. When I launched CSGO and loaded into a server, my fps was amazing. I was pushing 700+ with a minimum of 400 frames during stressful situations. Unfortunately, the next day when I got online, my fps reverted to what it averaged before overclocking (150-250fps) I made sure to not have any extra programs running in the background. So what gives? I'm not too smart when it comes to overclocking or just computers in general so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
http://i.imgur.com/fOakoc8.png
(CPU while CSGO is running)
SPECS:
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00 Ghz GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 RAM: 32 Gb Motherboard: ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming
EDIT: I should probably also mention I'm playing CSGO on all low settings, 4:3 1024x768
Updated my setup. Thought I had a lot of unnecessary files and decided to clear out. Now I’m back to around 450-700 fps in CSGO. Appreciate the advice.
LowlySkeleton :
The first thing to consider is thermal throttling. Could you share your CPU temperatures when idle and during gaming, as well as your GPU temperatures while playing? I’m not very familiar with safe temperature ranges, but here’s what I have.
CPU Temperatures:
Idle: [link]
In-Game: [link]
GPU Temperatures:
Idle: [link]
In-Game: [link]
Your CPU appears to be functioning normally in terms of temperatures. For the GPU, you can't easily observe clock speeds or sustained temps over extended periods. Using tools like MSI afterburner would help monitor temperatures more effectively and allow for adjustments and overclocking if needed. Assuming it's around 53 degrees when idle and 58 with a 21% load, it seems to be operating well overall.
Keep your drivers current and ensure Windows is updated. Although I don't play CSGO myself, a recent game update might have slightly reduced optimization or introduced minor bugs affecting performance.
Additionally, aiming for 150-250 fps should still work. With a 144Hz display, you'll only see up to 144fps due to screen limitations. Even if you want smoother gameplay, around 288 fps—double the monitor's limit—should suffice. However, I personally prefer seeing higher FPS numbers for better visual clarity.
Your CPU appears to be functioning well in terms of temperature readings. For the GPU, it's hard to judge accurately without continuous monitoring. Using tools like MSI afterburner can help track temperatures and make adjustments if needed. Based on the current readings—53 degrees when idle and 58 with a 21% load—I believe everything is under control (mostly).
Keep your drivers updated and ensure Windows is current. Although I don’t play CSGO, it’s possible a recent game update affected performance or introduced bugs that impacted speed.
Additionally, aiming for 150-250 frames per second should still work. Even with a 144Hz display, you’ll only see up to 144fps due to monitor limits. With around 288fps, which is double the monitor’s capability, it should feel smoother. Still, I find it nice to see the FPS counter reach its maximum possible value.
It seems unusual that over a short period, your average dropped from about 500 fps to as low as 130 frames. This inconsistency is frustrating and confusing since I’m not sure what caused the performance drop.
Updated my setup. Thought I had a lot of unnecessary files and decided to clear out. Now I'm back to around 450-700 fps in CSGO. Appreciate the advice.