Problem: Sudden frame rate decrease.
Problem: Sudden frame rate decrease.
Hello,
Recently, I’ve encountered a problem that began approximately two days ago. I was previously experiencing smooth gameplay with consistently exceeding 100 frames per second across all my games, but now my frame rates have drastically dropped to between 20 and 10 frames per second in every game I play. I have performed thorough scans using malware detection software and Windows Defender, all of which indicated no identified threats.
My system specifications are as follows:
MSI B360-A pro motherboard
Intel Core i5 8400 processor
G.Skill Ripjaws V series, 16GB RAM
EVGA Supernova 650 power supply
Something has evidently altered… determining the exact nature of these changes is proving challenging. Running a malware scan would be prudent, and Windows Defender offers an acceptable starting point, though supplementing it with Malwarebytes (the free version) is advisable. It’s improbable you'll discover anything problematic, but exploring this option remains worthwhile.
A more probable cause is a driver update leading to instability; visiting your graphics card manufacturer’s website and installing the latest drivers is recommended. Other driver updates could be responsible, with graphics being the most suspect area.
Furthermore, a recent software update might be at fault—checking Windows Update’s history (located in the third link down) to examine updates from the past few days is suggested.
Although rare, a hardware malfunction cannot be ruled out…
Something has undoubtedly altered—the challenge lies in determining precisely what has occurred. Running a malware scan is advisable, and Windows Defender offers acceptable initial protection, but supplementing that with Malwarebytes (the free version) would be prudent. While a detection is improbable, it’s beneficial to investigate.
A more probable cause involves an updated driver causing instability. Visiting your graphics card manufacturer’s website to obtain and install the latest driver is recommended. Other drivers could be involved, with graphics being the most likely culprit.
Another potential problem stems from a software update. Check Windows Update’s history (located in the third link down) to examine any changes made in recent days.
Although rare, hardware failure remains a possibility, particularly if your GPU fan has ceased operation. Open the case and observe whether all components are functioning as anticipated.
Beyond that, troubleshooting becomes more complex. Perhaps opening “Resource Monitor,” launching a game, and then switching to another application to observe resource utilization would reveal any anomalies (unusually high or low usage that doesn’t align with expectations).