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Poor performance on a good laptop after five months of use

Poor performance on a good laptop after five months of use

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MunnieMC
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10-15-2016, 10:17 AM
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I'm not sure if this subject fits the definition of PC gaming, but I need some assistance. Games such as Minecraft that aren't very challenging used to run smoothly at 400 fps when I first had my laptop, now it barely manages over 190. The main concern isn't just the lower frame rate, but more demanding titles like Phasmophobia which are quite slow. What worries me is that I've only owned this laptop for around five months (since December 2020). It's an Omen 15 2020 with a Ryzen 7 4800, GTX 1660 Ti, 8GB DDR4 memory, and 512GB storage.
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MunnieMC
10-15-2016, 10:17 AM #1

I'm not sure if this subject fits the definition of PC gaming, but I need some assistance. Games such as Minecraft that aren't very challenging used to run smoothly at 400 fps when I first had my laptop, now it barely manages over 190. The main concern isn't just the lower frame rate, but more demanding titles like Phasmophobia which are quite slow. What worries me is that I've only owned this laptop for around five months (since December 2020). It's an Omen 15 2020 with a Ryzen 7 4800, GTX 1660 Ti, 8GB DDR4 memory, and 512GB storage.

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IAMLeonox
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10-15-2016, 06:42 PM
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Laptops are sensitive to temperature changes. Your air vents might need a quick clean with compressed air, and being accustomed to using them during colder seasons could offer some benefit.
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IAMLeonox
10-15-2016, 06:42 PM #2

Laptops are sensitive to temperature changes. Your air vents might need a quick clean with compressed air, and being accustomed to using them during colder seasons could offer some benefit.

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10-16-2016, 08:18 PM
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Afterburner the device and verify temperatures and clocks. If the temperature is excessive and the clock falls below the base, the issue is identified. Unclear about the warranty terms at your location, but if maintenance access is restricted, you may need to bring it to a dealer for servicing. It's surprising how much debris can build up over five months.
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10-16-2016, 08:18 PM #3

Afterburner the device and verify temperatures and clocks. If the temperature is excessive and the clock falls below the base, the issue is identified. Unclear about the warranty terms at your location, but if maintenance access is restricted, you may need to bring it to a dealer for servicing. It's surprising how much debris can build up over five months.

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Obayy
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10-21-2016, 12:07 AM
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I started the laptop and noticed it wasn’t overly dusty. Regarding afterburner, it only displays GPU temperatures and performance metrics, not CPU details.
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Obayy
10-21-2016, 12:07 AM #4

I started the laptop and noticed it wasn’t overly dusty. Regarding afterburner, it only displays GPU temperatures and performance metrics, not CPU details.

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Baschi12345
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10-24-2016, 09:16 PM
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I’m unfamiliar with the Omen directly, but gaming laptops often feature fan settings such as Silent, normal, and turbo modes. These can greatly influence gaming performance. Similarly, Windows Power Options may provide comparable adjustments.
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Baschi12345
10-24-2016, 09:16 PM #5

I’m unfamiliar with the Omen directly, but gaming laptops often feature fan settings such as Silent, normal, and turbo modes. These can greatly influence gaming performance. Similarly, Windows Power Options may provide comparable adjustments.

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10-24-2016, 10:33 PM
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It offers a performance setting, though it doesn't affect results. The only available option for power management is "balanced," which alters performance based on whether the laptop is connected or not—I often keep it plugged in during games.
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10-24-2016, 10:33 PM #6

It offers a performance setting, though it doesn't affect results. The only available option for power management is "balanced," which alters performance based on whether the laptop is connected or not—I often keep it plugged in during games.

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10-29-2016, 11:14 AM
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Navigate to Settings > Monitoring and it should display correctly. The desired value appears when the row is checked with a checkmark (1). If missing, manually mark it and enable "Show in On-Screen Display" for manual control. After setup, you'll notice the relevant information appears in the OSD in the top left corner. You can activate all except Fan and Power settings. CPU1, CPU2, CPU3 and similar entries represent individual CPU cores and threads.
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mitchellb213
10-29-2016, 11:14 AM #7

Navigate to Settings > Monitoring and it should display correctly. The desired value appears when the row is checked with a checkmark (1). If missing, manually mark it and enable "Show in On-Screen Display" for manual control. After setup, you'll notice the relevant information appears in the OSD in the top left corner. You can activate all except Fan and Power settings. CPU1, CPU2, CPU3 and similar entries represent individual CPU cores and threads.

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10-30-2016, 08:01 PM
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Consider your specific needs and requirements before choosing a CPU.
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GASA30
10-30-2016, 08:01 PM #8

Consider your specific needs and requirements before choosing a CPU.

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10-30-2016, 09:52 PM
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Adjusted CPU to core 1 with reduced clock rates from 4300 to 1900 MHz (base is 2900 MHz, peak 4300 MHz)
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olas10
10-30-2016, 09:52 PM #9

Adjusted CPU to core 1 with reduced clock rates from 4300 to 1900 MHz (base is 2900 MHz, peak 4300 MHz)

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11-10-2016, 05:34 PM
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It's about determining the number of cores or threads. Your Ryzen 7 4800 features an 8-core / 16-thread processor. This means your CPU is likely running on 1 CPU #1 at 8 cores or 16 threads depending on how it interprets the data. The clock speed mentioned is 1.9 GHz, but it might be throttled due to thermal or power constraints. The official specs state a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and a boost up to 4.2 GHz. https://www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-7-4800h
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11-10-2016, 05:34 PM #10

It's about determining the number of cores or threads. Your Ryzen 7 4800 features an 8-core / 16-thread processor. This means your CPU is likely running on 1 CPU #1 at 8 cores or 16 threads depending on how it interprets the data. The clock speed mentioned is 1.9 GHz, but it might be throttled due to thermal or power constraints. The official specs state a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and a boost up to 4.2 GHz. https://www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-7-4800h

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