F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The PC upgrade is causing low FPS and FPS fluctuations, along with a 20W power draw from the GPU.

The PC upgrade is causing low FPS and FPS fluctuations, along with a 20W power draw from the GPU.

The PC upgrade is causing low FPS and FPS fluctuations, along with a 20W power draw from the GPU.

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Petzku1618
Member
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05-25-2025, 05:12 AM
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As discussed, openhardwaremonitor reports a maximum of 20W from my new GPU after the upgrade. It’s not reaching close to 60 fps in any game, and there are freezes with FPS drops during gameplay. I’ve updated the drivers for both the motherboard and GPU, reinstalled Windows on a new SSD, tested all fresh cables in my PC, and tried various solutions. It has been about a week since I received the parts, and I haven’t been able to fully test them yet. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Here are the specifications.
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Petzku1618
05-25-2025, 05:12 AM #1

As discussed, openhardwaremonitor reports a maximum of 20W from my new GPU after the upgrade. It’s not reaching close to 60 fps in any game, and there are freezes with FPS drops during gameplay. I’ve updated the drivers for both the motherboard and GPU, reinstalled Windows on a new SSD, tested all fresh cables in my PC, and tried various solutions. It has been about a week since I received the parts, and I haven’t been able to fully test them yet. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Here are the specifications.

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Itay22
Member
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06-01-2025, 07:09 PM
#2
From my new GPU after the upgrade. Were you using a different GPU before? Did you use DDU to clear all GPU drivers before changing the GPU? What is the current BIOS version of your motherboard?
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Itay22
06-01-2025, 07:09 PM #2

From my new GPU after the upgrade. Were you using a different GPU before? Did you use DDU to clear all GPU drivers before changing the GPU? What is the current BIOS version of your motherboard?

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kungfutyla
Posting Freak
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06-03-2025, 02:35 AM
#3
Thank you for the update. I was using a GTX 1070ti before, but I haven’t updated since I switched to a new M.2 SSD without GPU drivers and no other drives connected yet. My motherboard is running version 2020.14.0.1600.
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kungfutyla
06-03-2025, 02:35 AM #3

Thank you for the update. I was using a GTX 1070ti before, but I haven’t updated since I switched to a new M.2 SSD without GPU drivers and no other drives connected yet. My motherboard is running version 2020.14.0.1600.

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Felix_Charette
Junior Member
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06-03-2025, 07:53 AM
#4
I don't believe 90c is ideal, maybe it's time for a bit of cleaning and some thermal paste.
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Felix_Charette
06-03-2025, 07:53 AM #4

I don't believe 90c is ideal, maybe it's time for a bit of cleaning and some thermal paste.

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CyberPhoenix
Member
167
06-10-2025, 05:22 AM
#5
It seems you're questioning whether the issue might be related to the CPU fan rather than something else. You're considering waiting to see if it improves or if it's connected to the fan.
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CyberPhoenix
06-10-2025, 05:22 AM #5

It seems you're questioning whether the issue might be related to the CPU fan rather than something else. You're considering waiting to see if it improves or if it's connected to the fan.

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CyberPim
Member
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06-29-2025, 09:43 AM
#6
Reapply paste and occasionally clean, as the fins may accumulate debris while you're cooling down.
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CyberPim
06-29-2025, 09:43 AM #6

Reapply paste and occasionally clean, as the fins may accumulate debris while you're cooling down.