The monitor at 144Hz causes a drop in FPS during CS:GO.
The monitor at 144Hz causes a drop in FPS during CS:GO.
I used a specific resolution and refresh rate, connected a particular graphics card, and tested whether reverting to the original settings restores the original frame rate.
Hi, I understand the situation. Right now I'm running on an i5-6500 with a GTX 1060 and 6GB RAM. When using the older 60Hz monitor (Benq RL2455), I get smooth performance around 240fps minimum and up to 400fps maximum, especially in games like CS:GO. However, switching to the newer Benq XL2430 at 144Hz results in much lower frame rates—around 30fps minimum and 180fps maximum—especially noticeable in CS:GO.
The 1060 may limit 1440p performance at 144MHz. It should work well for 1080p at that setting. Check the links for more details.
Your setup includes a 1060 with a 1440p, 144Hz display. If your side monitor is active and you need more GPU performance, the FPS will naturally decrease. Verify your system settings—especially if you're using DSR for CSGO or GeForce Experience—and consider uninstalling drivers via DDU, then downloading them directly from the Nvidia website.
Are you asking about the side monitor being a second screen? (If yes, you’re using just one monitor.) If you mean background processes running during your game, I can help you check. DDU refers to DirectStorage, a technology NVIDIA promotes for faster game loading. For GeForce experience, visit the official NVIDIA website.
DSR is an example from Nvidia showing how to boost resolution on smaller screens (like 1080p) while using 3840x2160. If your game runs at its usual setting, it adds higher resolution options but keeps the main resolution unchanged. DDU is the tool used to remove leftover driver files after uninstalling drivers—this helps fix potential issues. Run MSI Afterburner or GPU-Z in the background while playing. Press Alt-Tab or exit the game and verify GPU usage stays below 95-97%. If it drops too low, there may be a problem.