Resolved: Significant processor usage issues and unstable frame rates.
Resolved: Significant processor usage issues and unstable frame rates.
A short time ago, I introduced water into my computer system while it was operational. Immediately, I powered down the device entirely, disassembled it, cleaned all components, and allowed them to air dry for a full 24 hours. I reassembled the machine, and it functioned satisfactorily for approximately one week before the power supply unit ceased to operate. After installing a new PSU, I encountered a persistent problem: when playing PUBG with minimal graphics settings (using an i5-7400 and a 1070), I am only achieving frame rates of around 30-40, and my central processing unit consistently reaches 100% utilization. I initially suspected thermal limitations, but temperatures remain below 45 degrees Celsius. Considering the PSU’s inadequate power output as a possible cause, I swapped it out with a new unit; however, the issue persists. System clock speeds and temperatures are within acceptable ranges, yet my in-game frame rates remain extremely poor, leaving me uncertain about the root cause. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated; thank you.
System Specifications:
i5-7400
MSI Tomahawk Artic h270
ASUS 1070 8gb
16gb Corsair Vengeance
2x Kingston M.2 (Raid 0)
3tb Seagate barracuda
Corsair CX550M
Initially, I would check to see if the processor operates as expected with a basic CPU-Z/benchmark/'stress test' workload...(you can find typical scores for an i5-7400 online, assessing both single-core and multi-core performance).
http://valid.x86.fr/bench/wsnnsl/8
(we are not debating minor differences of 100 points compared to another system’s results, we are investigating significant score variations of 30-40% or more...)
Each core should reach approximately 3.2 GHz and maintain this speed without overheating... you could install and use HWmonitor to observe this in real-time.
Furthermore, it may be necessary to test your graphics card on a separate functioning computer, ensuring normal operation with a reliable motherboard and power supply input, among other factors.
Let’s begin by checking if the processor operates as expected with a basic CPU-Z/benchmark/stress test. You can find typical scores for an i5-7400 – both single-core and multi-core – online.
(We’re not debating minor differences in scores compared to other systems; we're interested in significant discrepancies of 30-40% or more.)
All processor cores should reach approximately 3.2 GHz and maintain this speed without overheating. You can use HWmonitor to observe this performance in real-time.
Furthermore, you may need to test your graphics card on a separate, functioning computer with a reliable motherboard and power supply.
Water cooling systems can damage motherboards and graphics cards.