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Reduced frame rate during extended play sessions

Reduced frame rate during extended play sessions

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Copperino
Junior Member
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01-14-2026, 02:57 PM
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I own an X550ik notebook that I played Rainbow Six Siege and Fortnite for about seven to eight months. My average FPS was around 60 with noticeable drops when moving in Fortnite. At lower settings, I reached about 80 FPS, though it still experienced some fluctuations. After quitting Fortnite about two months ago, my Rainbow Six Siege FPS dropped to roughly 50 FPS, and I noticed no improvement even after adjusting my GPU. I lowered the GPU voltage and set the temperature cap from 81 to 80, but performance remained unchanged. I’m currently testing whether the drop is due to an update or my hardware.
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Copperino
01-14-2026, 02:57 PM #1

I own an X550ik notebook that I played Rainbow Six Siege and Fortnite for about seven to eight months. My average FPS was around 60 with noticeable drops when moving in Fortnite. At lower settings, I reached about 80 FPS, though it still experienced some fluctuations. After quitting Fortnite about two months ago, my Rainbow Six Siege FPS dropped to roughly 50 FPS, and I noticed no improvement even after adjusting my GPU. I lowered the GPU voltage and set the temperature cap from 81 to 80, but performance remained unchanged. I’m currently testing whether the drop is due to an update or my hardware.

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StarGamesCat
Member
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01-22-2026, 01:59 AM
#2
It could be that the processor or graphics card is slowing down because of dust accumulation inside the laptop.
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StarGamesCat
01-22-2026, 01:59 AM #2

It could be that the processor or graphics card is slowing down because of dust accumulation inside the laptop.

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DRobertman16
Member
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01-22-2026, 08:08 AM
#3
To figure it out, just follow the steps carefully and check your work.
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DRobertman16
01-22-2026, 08:08 AM #3

To figure it out, just follow the steps carefully and check your work.