The GPU cannot maintain a steady frame rate.
The GPU cannot maintain a steady frame rate.
My GPU can handle a game smoothly at 60fps, but sometimes it drops to around 30fps later on. This happens with different games, and even with my GTX 970. An overclocked i5 might help, but I'm not sure.
Saul Hinojosa :
SPgamer007 :
Probably the PSU is faulty, preventing the GPU from using its full power consistently, which causes frequent frame drops. You should consider a tier 1 or 2 550W unit. Here’s the PSU list in my signature.
I’m sorry I wasn’t more specific; this has been happening recently. My system has been running for about a year now, and even after long gaming sessions like Saints Row for six months, it has always stayed steady at 60fps—sometimes 59 or 58, but never below that. If I start it now, it drops to around 30fps constantly, then to 24 or 25.
If this issue just appeared suddenly, it might be more related to software than hardware. Of course, hardware problems are still possible, but let’s rule that out first.
What is your PSU and RAM? Have the newest GPU drivers been installed?
Its probably the PSU,its a bad unit and not letting the GPU to use its full power constantly that's why frequent frame drops....
You want a tier 1,2 550W unit . PSU Tier list in signature.
SPgamer007 :
Its probably the PSU,its a bad unit and not letting the GPU to use its full power constantly that's why frequent frame drops....
You want a tier 1,2 550W unit . PSU Tier list in signature.
I apologize for not being clear enough, this has happened lately. I have had my system for just about a year now and saints row for example for about 6 months and has ALWAYS ran at a constant 60fps. 59 or 58 from time to time but other than that never below that. If i fire it up right now it will be 30fps constant then drop to 24 or 25.
Consider testing it at stock and then let me know, I agree with SPgamer007, it might be a weak unit. I’d suggest avoiding the PSU tier list and sticking to what I built on PCPP...
Saul Hinojosa :
SPgamer007 :
Probably the PSU is faulty, preventing the GPU from utilizing its full capacity consistently, which leads to frequent frame drops. You should consider a tier 1 or 2 550W unit. Here’s the PSU list in my notes. Sorry for not being more precise before; this issue has been happening recently. My system has been running for about a year now and, for instance, Saints Row for around six months without dropping below 60fps—only occasionally at 59 or 58, but never below that. If I power it up now, it would run at a steady 30fps then drop to 24 or 25.
If this problem just appeared suddenly, it might be more related to software than hardware. That said, don’t rule out a hardware issue entirely. First, download Malwarebytes and perform a full scan on the drive where your OS is installed (usually C). Remove any malware or PUPS found, then restart your computer. Open Task Manager to check for applications consuming excessive CPU or RAM resources. If you spot a program with high usage, it could be the culprit—possibly a background app hogging resources and causing the issue.
Redneck5439 shared feedback with SPgamer007 about potential PSU issues affecting GPU performance, suggesting a 550W unit with specific power supply tiers. The user described consistent frame drops and instability, noting past stable performance before recent problems. They recommended checking for malware using Malwarebytes and reviewing Task Manager for resource-heavy applications.
Redneck5439 shared their observations with SPgamer007, suggesting the PSU might be faulty and preventing the GPU from operating at full capacity, leading to frequent frame drops. They recommend using a 550W tier 1 or 2 unit and provided a PSU list. The user also mentioned that after a year of use, their system has consistently maintained around 60fps, except for occasional dips to 30fps or lower. They advised running Malwarebytes and scanning the drive for malware or PUPS, then checking Task Manager for resource-heavy applications. They noted that if such issues appear suddenly, it might be a software problem rather than hardware failure, but still recommended confirming it's not a hardware issue first.