Processor frequency fluctuates unexpectedly to minimum operation level
Processor frequency fluctuates unexpectedly to minimum operation level
The issue isn't related to the GPU; it affects multiple models including my 2070, 3090, and 4080. The problem occurs when playing Rocket League and Ark Survival Evolved, especially when Netflix interferes with the display signal or prevents using certain shortcuts.
Do you generally boost your GPU performance or keep it at its default settings? There might be a problem with either Windows or the GPU drivers. I’d start by removing the driver files using DDU, then reinstall them to check if it improves things. If that doesn’t work, you could try a full Windows reinstall.
I don't increase clock speeds. I've checked for any changes in performance; it seems stable since the last time I spoke or changed the riser. It hasn't occurred in over two weeks after updating or talking about it. I'm not sure if it matters, but it began with Windows 10 and I moved to Windows 11, hoping that would fix it—though nothing has changed yet. Also, should I format all drives before reinstalling? Drivers are set up on Windows and activate during startup, so yes, that's typical behavior. I've also tried reverting to older driver versions without success.
Have you checked enabling "prefer max performance" in the NVIDIA control panel settings? Test whether your system maintains idle performance with this option active.
I recall the setup from when the issue occurred with my 3090fe, though I haven’t checked since the new GPU was installed.
Fascinating. If both cards are affected, it might be worth checking the PSU. Could be a power delivery problem.
I verified it wasn't listed on PMP yet I adjusted the settings and it persists. I also looked into afterburner but it didn’t show voltage data. Power checks were considered too, though I’m unsure why only certain titles behave differently—benchmarks and COD work, Java Minecraft is fine, but Bedrock doesn’t. The system runs on RTX 2070, 2080S, 3090, and 4080. I performed a full CMOS reset, swapped CPU and drivers (including the prior one), and updated the OS from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on an Asus ROG Thor 1000W. Updated October 16, 2023 by A_laton131955
I’m not sure if I’m the right person for this, but I’m sharing a few suggestions. You might want to try running the card on another computer and see if the problem persists. If it does, it’s likely the card itself. Also, consider testing with a different power supply—though you mentioned it could handle higher wattage, there might still be an issue. Your focus seems to be on the power supply or motherboard since both are experiencing problems with two graphics cards.
I just made the latest update to my last post. My friend now has the card, but he mainly plays COD with a few others that were working well before. The PSU and Mobo settings have stayed the same, so it might be related. I’m confused about why the PSU would affect only certain games—MC BR is the only one outside UnrealEngine3, which I thought could be the issue. I just found MC BR last night (I’ve been playing for two weeks). It still runs at 50-75fps, but I think it’s just struggling with GPU power to overcome the problem. I remember a crash during RL where Windows reported an icon as the main cause, possibly linked to fan and RAM issues. Could that be connected to the RAM being affected by the crash? It seems like a recurring problem.