When I run any game, the FPS drops significantly and my GPU usage reaches maximum.
When I run any game, the FPS drops significantly and my GPU usage reaches maximum.
When playing any games, even older ones, my GPU usage jumps to 100% and everything freezes or lags. I've rolled back the graphics driver, reinstalled it, and checked for malware, but nothing found. I also ran a GPU stress test at 99%, everything worked until it reached 100% where lag appeared. The temperatures were normal—CPU at 80°C, GPU at 72°C—but none of the solutions helped. Please assist with the sudden FPS drop.
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If you used DDU during rollback, it’s recommended to manually download the newest drivers for your Nvidia GPU, restart in Safe Mode, and then install the driver via an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator. For your laptop, verify the BIOS version you have at this moment. You can check via their support portal using your laptop’s serial number to see if updates are available. What operating system version are you currently running?
If the DDU fails, I’d opt for a complete format and reinstall instead of searching through various fixes. Also, check if downloading the GeForce Experience from NVIDA clears any conflicting drivers—it removes that driver first and then installs itself, similar to what DDU does.