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Times when my frame rate drops drastically.

Times when my frame rate drops drastically.

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elliottrg
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12-21-2016, 04:17 AM
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I've been enjoying For Honor on a laptop that wasn’t designed to handle it, but it runs smoothly at a respectable frame rate (30-50 fps). Recently, my laptop’s 1 terabyte hard drive failed, and I acquired two 500 gigabyte drives to replace it. The performance has been stable up until a few weeks ago, when I began observing significant drops in frame rate occurring every other day or so. Occasionally, the game runs at a suitable fps, but then the next day it’s limited to only 20 frames per second. What steps can I take to resolve this issue? Please note that I have limited experience with computer hardware and unfamiliarity with technical terminology.
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elliottrg
12-21-2016, 04:17 AM #1

I've been enjoying For Honor on a laptop that wasn’t designed to handle it, but it runs smoothly at a respectable frame rate (30-50 fps). Recently, my laptop’s 1 terabyte hard drive failed, and I acquired two 500 gigabyte drives to replace it. The performance has been stable up until a few weeks ago, when I began observing significant drops in frame rate occurring every other day or so. Occasionally, the game runs at a suitable fps, but then the next day it’s limited to only 20 frames per second. What steps can I take to resolve this issue? Please note that I have limited experience with computer hardware and unfamiliarity with technical terminology.

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zappahead14
Junior Member
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12-21-2016, 02:42 PM
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the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
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zappahead14
12-21-2016, 02:42 PM #2

the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?

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agent9077
Junior Member
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12-21-2016, 11:08 PM
#3
This might be due to heat issues, could you check your laptop’s temperature while playing games?
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agent9077
12-21-2016, 11:08 PM #3

This might be due to heat issues, could you check your laptop’s temperature while playing games?

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Stefandefijter
Junior Member
41
12-22-2016, 12:47 AM
#4
nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.
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Stefandefijter
12-22-2016, 12:47 AM #4

nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.

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WPaige
Senior Member
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12-22-2016, 01:23 AM
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The issue might be connected to temperature fluctuations. Could you please share your laptop’s internal temperatures while playing games?

I'm unsure of a specific explanation beyond the fact that it becomes warm. However, I’ve observed that my frame rate decreases on colder days, and my latency also increases. I suspect this is due to a lower FPS rate, which I can verify using Uplay’s built-in counter.
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WPaige
12-22-2016, 01:23 AM #5

The issue might be connected to temperature fluctuations. Could you please share your laptop’s internal temperatures while playing games?

I'm unsure of a specific explanation beyond the fact that it becomes warm. However, I’ve observed that my frame rate decreases on colder days, and my latency also increases. I suspect this is due to a lower FPS rate, which I can verify using Uplay’s built-in counter.

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moe160
Member
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12-22-2016, 04:35 AM
#6
alcidmiel :
nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.
the 1TB hard drive your laptop came with is already somewhat slow only running at 5400RPM and I doubt they would´ve given you an even slower one. It could be temerature related like Steven said
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moe160
12-22-2016, 04:35 AM #6

alcidmiel :
nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.
the 1TB hard drive your laptop came with is already somewhat slow only running at 5400RPM and I doubt they would´ve given you an even slower one. It could be temerature related like Steven said

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hobobobo247
Junior Member
10
12-22-2016, 04:38 PM
#7
nugigurasashvili :
alcidmiel :
nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.
the 1TB hard drive your laptop came with is already somewhat slow only running at 5400RPM and I doubt they would´ve given you an even slower one. It could be temerature related like Steven said
Oh well. Thanks for trying to help anyway, I appreciated it.
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hobobobo247
12-22-2016, 04:38 PM #7

nugigurasashvili :
alcidmiel :
nugigurasashvili :
the new 500GB Hard drive you got might be and most likely is slower than the 1TB you had before. mind giving me your laptop model and a link to the hard drive you bought ?
The model is Aspire E5-476G. As for the hardrive, I got it repaired in a local computer repair shop that my aunt trusts so I don't know.
the 1TB hard drive your laptop came with is already somewhat slow only running at 5400RPM and I doubt they would´ve given you an even slower one. It could be temerature related like Steven said
Oh well. Thanks for trying to help anyway, I appreciated it.

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Lieezy
Member
64
12-22-2016, 11:22 PM
#8
As your computer's temperature rises, its parts will become less effective when they approach their maximum operating heat. Installing a new drive and adding another one has increased the warmth within the system, potentially causing reduced performance. The best approach is to ensure that the bottom and rear ventilation openings remain open and receiving ample airflow.
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Lieezy
12-22-2016, 11:22 PM #8

As your computer's temperature rises, its parts will become less effective when they approach their maximum operating heat. Installing a new drive and adding another one has increased the warmth within the system, potentially causing reduced performance. The best approach is to ensure that the bottom and rear ventilation openings remain open and receiving ample airflow.

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babylon0773
Junior Member
40
01-08-2017, 02:07 AM
#9
When your notebook gets warmer, its parts will work less effectively when they approach their maximum temperature. Installing a new drive and adding another one introduces additional heat into the system, potentially explaining why performance has decreased. It’s difficult to resolve this significantly beyond ensuring the bottom and exhaust openings are adequately open. However, even before gaming begins – sometimes not even at the game selection screen – the laptop isn’t showing any signs of overheating, yet the system is already reporting a frame rate below 25 FPS.
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babylon0773
01-08-2017, 02:07 AM #9

When your notebook gets warmer, its parts will work less effectively when they approach their maximum temperature. Installing a new drive and adding another one introduces additional heat into the system, potentially explaining why performance has decreased. It’s difficult to resolve this significantly beyond ensuring the bottom and exhaust openings are adequately open. However, even before gaming begins – sometimes not even at the game selection screen – the laptop isn’t showing any signs of overheating, yet the system is already reporting a frame rate below 25 FPS.