System experience a sudden and significant drop in performance.
System experience a sudden and significant drop in performance.
I used ollama to clarify this text, hoping it helps resolve the issue. My new PC setup includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an NH‑D15 air cooler GPU, an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (16 GB GDDR6), 32 GB DDR5 RAM (2×16 GB), 2 TB NVMe SSD for games plus a 500 GB NVMe SSD for the OS—both bootable). It comes with a Seasonic Gold power supply (fully modular) and 100% fan speed on all case fans, including thermal pads on GPU and CPU.
I played games like GTA V Online (Enhanced), Warhammer 40k: Space Marine, and other tough titles. In GTA V Online (Enhanced), I consistently achieved 130–150 fps at full settings, even with ray tracing enabled. The GPU drew about 330 W and ran at 99% utilization. CPU stayed above 50% during load.
The problem now is lower frame rates—50–90 fps in GTA V Online and similar games. Adding FSR Frame Generation and upscaling didn’t help. GPU power use dropped to 110–150 W (about 30% of before), and utilization fell below 50%. CPU usage rose but remained around 60–70% during intense scenes. Temperatures are manageable: GPU ~60°C, CPU ~75–80°C with fans running at full speed.
What I observed: Power consumption decreased significantly from roughly 330 W to 110–150 W in demanding situations. Utilization stayed under 50%, while CPU usage was still normal for a 7-core processor. Temperatures remained low—GPU around 60°C, CPU 75–80°C at full speed.
Drivers: Latest Radeon Software Adrenalin (version 21.x) and the most recent Windows updates installed. BIOS/UEFI is up to date; GPU firmware is current. Game settings matched those that gave smooth 130–150 fps before. Background processes were minimal—Task Manager showed only system tasks.
Cables/connections: The GPU is properly seated, PCIe 4.0 x16 is connected, and the 750 W PSU works fully modularly. Hardware condition: No dust buildup or worn thermal paste. Fans operate freely at 100%.
When something unexpected occurs, I usually assume an automatic update might be responsible. Please verify the Windows update log to determine if an update coincided with the problem's start. Also, ensure your GPU drivers are current and look for any available updates for your motherboard. Chipset, LAN, and Wi-Fi drivers often don't auto-update. Additionally, confirm whether Freesync and V-sync settings are active on your GPU and monitor. These settings help control frame rate relative to display refresh. Good luck!
I apologize for the delayed response. I just finished setting up properly. After reviewing my post, the issue emerged once Windows performed its regular update (I’m using Windows 11 Pro). Thinking about installing a fresh Windows 11 Pro version, I was wondering if there are any suggestions to help avoid problems. I’m considering blocking updates and manually installing drivers myself—any advice would be appreciated. In my view, staying with the current setup is safer than risking an update that could hurt performance. I’ve explored Linux/Steam OS options, but they seem to cause compatibility issues with anti-cheat for certain games, even if those games work on Linux/Steam OS. Playing on Linux feels less stable compared to a solid Windows system, and without the firewall protection, it’s frustrating dealing with unwanted ads and bloatware. Thank you to anyone reading this thoughtful list of questions!
It depends on how much customization you need. I’d skip ready-made lightweight versions—they often break or perform worse than the original. Instead, create an ISO with Rufus and remove only the most intrusive features like Ms Acc requirements, One Drive Copilot, TPM mandates, Secure Boot, etc. (You can re-enable them later if needed). Disable all updates by using Shut Up 10 or similar, turn off Fast Start, and restart. Keep in mind these changes aren’t from official Windows support; they’re experimental updates that can cause issues. PS: Essentially yes, but avoid any “Windows lite” install and stick to RUFUS instead. (24h2 forever™)