Playing Warzone at 50 frames per second in 1080p resolution on a GTX 1080 ROG STRIX.
Playing Warzone at 50 frames per second in 1080p resolution on a GTX 1080 ROG STRIX.
Discuss the adjustments you've made personally. This setup isn't identical, so differences are expected. It seems the other person is running a different configuration, which likely explains the performance. You're right to focus on your own system after resolving any problems. Questions about duration, multitasking during activities like Discord or YouTube playback.
He can achieve significantly improved performance simply by using a clean system with no background applications, essentially a stripped-down Windows setup. That's why you don't really compare to other PCs online—they all have different configurations, even when using the same hardware.
The setup is less optimal, but the GPU can manage the CPU load. The 16GB RAM and 2400MHz CPU are sufficient, along with a solid motherboard.
Have you considered undoing the OC (save the 4.6Ghz profile first in Bios) before checking STOCK performance? It might also help to remove NVidia drivers, then use DDU (Display driver uninstaller) to clear unnecessary traces. Restart and reinstall the GPU drivers. The twist here is still no idea what other software runs alongside his game—does he play Warzone while using Discord or YouTube? This could definitely play a role. Background Windows updates can lead to such issues on older systems because they consume significant CPU resources during updates or data archiving. The same applies to default apps; background tasks for those checking home can cause interruptions. Even faulty updates might have triggered this problem. Fortunately, you can temporarily pause Windows updates while playing, just like using the Ethernet menu in Settings and setting METERED to reduce background activity.
This has been occurring for about a month now. It seems consistent every time he starts the PC. The performance drops after a while, going from 120 fps to around 60. It’s not temperature-related—he has a rog strix and a noctua nh-d15. He does multitask, using Discord and YouTube, as well as Opera and Google.
airflow setup, case, fans, etc., don't match the online videos. They run just enough background tasks to get maximum frames. They aren't realistic for everyday use.
Request him to run a game without Discord or any background processes. Evaluate performance throughout the match, focusing on maintaining at least 50 FPS. Observe if background tasks disappear and if CPU usage drops. Adjust settings to lower GPU load while keeping enough resources for other activities. The changes are reversible—test different values and see what works best.