What are the odds that your previous motherboard affected your GPU?
What are the odds that your previous motherboard affected your GPU?
Because my new PC was encountering problems linked to a suboptimal BIOS update, and I suspected a faulty motherboard, I transferred my new GPU into my existing system since no other machines were available. Previously, this PC was my primary setup until I noticed significant frame drops in all games after disassembling it and cleaning it with compressed air. I thought the damage was limited to the GPU, assuming everything else remained intact.
While playing KOF XV on my old PC with the new GPU, I observed identical frame rate issues. I considered CPU damage or motherboard faults before concluding that the BIOS update was the root cause. I reverted to an older BIOS version on my new motherboard and reinstalled the GPU.
After this adjustment, I continued experiencing similar frame problems that I had previously encountered on my old machine—before installing the new GPU on the previous setup. To verify, I would cancel Kyo's orochinagi super in his climax mode within the game. A smooth performance indicated a functioning GPU, whereas a drop to 50 frames suggested a problem. This issue reappeared after a Windows reinstall on my current PC, specifically when I received the prompt asking me to restart for PCI bus setup. To rule out driver complications, I reinstalled Windows again and ensured a proper restart before launching the game.
On the first attempt, the game dropped to 53 frames during the sequence I described earlier. Now it doesn’t consistently repeat, though it remains uncertain if the issue has fully resolved.
I’m unsure about further solutions. To ensure stability, I considered using an object that could re-seat my GPU, hoping it wouldn’t sag excessively. However, I learned that a sagging GPU mainly affects comfort, not performance, and won’t resolve the underlying problem.
With numerous issues arising, I’m contemplating selling the entire system and starting anew. It’s frustrating because, despite initial boot stability, the recurring BSODs since my last Windows reinstall have left me with persistent dissatisfaction.
In all cases, you haven't provided the specifications for your build. We don't keep track of people's details. When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's standard to list your complete system specifications clearly. Include the following: CPU, CPU cooler, Motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, Chassis, OS, Monitor. Also mention the age of the PSU along with its make and model.
What a wall of text, I suggest you use some spaces next time if its a long post, you'd have a better chance of someone taking the time to read and help.
Anyway, if the board mess up from a bad bios update or some other forum of software issues, the GPU shouldn't be harmed in anyway, the only real way it could mess the GPU up if you were running something that then tried to update the GPU bios, but typically they work or they don't. Or a power delivery issue can harm a GPU, like a short, even a brown out can hurt a GPU, though rare.
I suspect that you got a driver issue, and or software issue. I'm willing to bet you didn't reinstall windows with a motherboard replacement, typically you can swap boards and be fine, but that doesn't always go smoothly or without its problems, best to reinstall the OS if you haven't already.
Plus I'd like to get more info about your system, the OS, Ram, mother board, GPU and PSU and what games are you running thats problematic?
Good Luck!
I apologize for not including additional details earlier. I made sure to revise my text to incorporate this information.
Thank you for your feedback. I actually reinstalled Windows on my old motherboard since I was using a sayer drive to store videos of my new motherboard. After setting up Windows on my current PC, I encountered these problems, so I’m wondering if the installation itself isn’t the cause. I tried a minimal setup with just AMD Adrenalin and drivers alone, but it didn’t help with the frame rate issues. In fact, when I first installed Windows, I used the full install of AMD Adrenalin and had no frame rate problems even while streaming live on Twitch at high settings. The inconsistent frames without streaming are really worrying. I mainly play KOF XV. I reinstalled Windows using a USB drive, and I still have a few days before returning my items. If there are any further issues now, it would be better to address them sooner rather than after 30 days when I might not be able to return anything.