There are reports of CS:GO FPS fluctuations across various titles.
There are reports of CS:GO FPS fluctuations across various titles.
I faced a comparable issue with one of my SSDs. Test it using a different SATA cable. It would also be useful to let the PC operate for some time while keeping the drive's power on but disconnecting the SATA connection, allowing the drive to cycle through power states without any read/write activity.
Address initial concerns - handle background jobs First, attempt to utilize command cl_forcepreload 1 in the CS:GO console (and ideally in config.cfg); this will ensure the entire map (textures, etc.) loads during connection, preventing delays while playing.
I don’t possess an additional component, though I suspect it might be responsible for the recent loud sounds (system fans and CPU cooler were ruled out).
You might consider taking the SSD out and letting the computer operate using the traditional hard drive to observe any changes.
I used that command in my launch settings just before things began. I'm going to add it to the config and check if it makes a difference.