Resolved: Computer games experiencing slowdowns following graphics driver installation.
Resolved: Computer games experiencing slowdowns following graphics driver installation.
Yesterday, while examining my Gigabyte RX 560 4GB box, I noticed an Aorus Graphics Engine Utility listed on the back with a “One-click Super Overclocking” feature. Intrigued, I decided to test it. Following installation from Gigabyte’s website, I explored the program but found it somewhat limited. Selecting the "OC Mode" from the main interface, I didn't observe any immediate visual differences. Subsequently, I played several games. Today, upon starting my computer, I attempted to play Rainbow Six Siege and immediately encountered menu lag. Assuming it was a new update, I continued playing, but during a match, the lag persisted, leading me to identify an issue. Testing other titles revealed consistent lagging, with my frame rates dropping from over 100 to approximately 10-20 fps. Examining the graphics settings, I observed that VRAM usage had increased dramatically, going from roughly half the bar to full capacity across all games – even smaller titles like those around 100MB were exhibiting lag. My system specifications are as follows: AMD Ryzen 5 1400, Gigabyte RX560 4GB OC, 16GB RAM, a 256GB Samsung SSD, Windows 10 Home, a 1TB HDD, Gigabyte AX370M-DS3H Motherboard. I even attempted to uninstall and reinstall the graphics engine utility, but the problem remained unchanged.
Navigate to BIOS settings and, within the Exit menu, select Reset to Optimal/Original Settings. Click this option, save your changes, exit the BIOS, and then restart your computer. Observe whether this resolves the issue.
Could you please specify the exact title of the software application you employed?