Video frame rate fluctuations, or overall sluggish performance.
Video frame rate fluctuations, or overall sluggish performance.
Greetings, I’ve encountered difficulties with my game's frame rate while playing Fortnite lately, alongside a general slowdown in my computer’s overall performance. I'm unsure if these issues are connected or not.
My system specifications include:
* Intel Core i7-6700K 4GHz Quad-Core Processor
* Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX
* Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
* Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI-ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
* Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250 GB 2.5" SSD
* Thermaltake 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular Power Supply
* Monitor: BenQ 144hz
Approximately three weeks ago, I was consistently achieving a frame rate of 1080p at Epic settings with above 100 FPS, often exceeding 144 FPS without overclocking or modifications. Since the most recent patches, my performance has dropped significantly. Now, I typically experience frame rates ranging from 15 FPS to roughly 70 FPS on Epic settings, with noticeable dips whenever I encounter opponents or simply move through areas like Tilted Towers. Reducing my graphics settings only provides a marginal improvement, gaining at most 10 frames, but the performance drops persist.
I investigated potential solutions by modifying settings within the NVIDIA control panel, such as switching Open GL Rendering to my graphics card (previously set for automatic) and changing power management to maximum performance. These changes had no positive effect, and in some cases, worsened the situation, leaving me puzzled.
I have no prior experience with overclocking but ran tests using MSI Afterburner and Unigine Heaven, mirroring the results I observed when lowering graphics settings within Fortnite. Even with some adjustments, I only managed an average of 72 FPS on low settings, and approximately 60 FPS when testing Ultra. My CPU and GPU temperatures remained stable throughout these tests, indicating that my hardware is not being fully utilized.
This led me to suspect a software-related issue, so I reinstalled my NVIDIA drivers without success. However, other users have reported similar problems specifically with Fortnite. Due to my location and limited internet access for downloading games, I am unable to test other titles. Furthermore, my computer’s general performance has become somewhat slower recently, reinforcing my belief that a software issue is the primary cause. Could anyone offer suggestions or share if they are experiencing similar symptoms?
My friend recently expressed frustration with his computer’s sluggish performance over the last few weeks, and he desired to increase its memory capacity and improve his graphics card. I inquired whether he was aware if XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) was activated within his computer’s BIOS settings. He returned home, discovered it was inactive, and subsequently experienced a significant improvement in his system’s speed—essentially reverting to its original performance when I initially configured it for him. The reason for this sudden activation remains unclear to me. I suspect your system’s memory is designed to utilize XMP, so:
If you are unsure of how to access this setting:
Begin by powering on your computer and repeatedly pressing the “Del” key during startup to enter the BIOS.
Within the “M.I.T.” section, select "Advanced Frequency Settings."
Locate “Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).”
If it’s currently disabled, change it to "Profile1."
Confirm your changes by pressing F10 to save and exit.
You can find your motherboard’s documentation here: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...ort-manual
Hopefully, this resolves your issue.
Thank you for your response! I will examine it and let you know if anything comes up.