Why am I experiencing such a poor frame rate in Minecraft?
Why am I experiencing such a poor frame rate in Minecraft?
Specify your configurations? Are these performance metrics? What’s your typical frame rate?
Kindly provide complete hardware specifications.
Verify that temperatures (below 80 degrees Celsius) and clock speeds are operating correctly utilizing HWMonitor.
It’s advisable to complete these steps if you haven't already, simply for the satisfaction of having finished them and to reduce the chance of overlooking anything.
First,
verify that your motherboard’s BIOS is running the latest version. If it isn't, update it. This addresses a significant number of problems, even when newer releases don’t explicitly mention improvements for graphics cards or other hardware compatibility—developers rarely detail all changes in BIOS updates.
Second,
visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website and download the newest driver versions for the chipset, storage controllers, audio, and network adapters. Don’t dismiss newer drivers simply because you don't believe they are relevant to your issue. Drivers for one device can frequently impact others, and problematic driver releases can lead to instability within the operating system. New drivers are released for a reason, and BIOS updates follow suit.
If you have additional hardware installed or connected that isn’t covered by your motherboard drivers, check the support pages for those individual components and see if newer drivers are available. Install them if they exist.
Third,
ensure your memory is operating at its advertised speed within the BIOS by enabling XMP profiles. Also, confirm that your memory modules are installed correctly and running in dual-channel mode—you can check this using CPU-Z’s Memory tab. For motherboards with dual-channel memory architectures (common for the last decade), install two sticks in slots A2/DDR4_1 and B2/DDR4_2 (always counting from the CPU socket, towards the edge of the board), unless your motherboard only has two slots. In that case, install one module in slot A1/DDR4_1.
Fourth,
if the issue is a lack of display output, check for damaged cables or incorrect cable types. If the problem isn't related to a missing display signal, proceed to the next step.
This frequently occurs. Experiment with different cables or cable types. Occasionally, issues stem from the graphics card or monitor not supporting a particular specification like HDMI 1.4 versus HDMI 2.0, or an HDMI output may stop working while DisplayPort or DVI remain functional on the graphics card. Replacing cables, or even your monitor, can be a simple solution to complex problems.
Finally,
consider a clean installation of your graphics card drivers. Simply reinstalling existing drivers or using the “clean install” feature offered by Nvidia and AMD isn't always effective. Using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) provides a significantly higher success rate and is recommended.
If you've used both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards on that system, run DDU twice. First, uninstall the previous card’s drivers (Nvidia or AMD), and then run it again to remove the current graphics card’s drivers (AMD or Nvidia). For example, if you previously used an Nvidia card, run DDU for Nvidia first, then run it again to remove the current AMD drivers if you currently have an AMD card installed.
Clean install guide using DDU
My computer has an Intel i7-8700 processor and a GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card. When playing Fortnite at medium settings, I typically achieve a maximum frame rate of 70 frames per second. This PC was purchased at Walmart, and I anticipated that its specifications would make it a solid gaming machine. Are there any suggestions you can offer regarding how I might improve my performance?
Welcome to the forums Alex!
Full system spec including PSU make and model?
What monitor are you using, and at what resolution / game settings?
What are you comparing to? If it is youtube videos, I wouldn't trust them.
My computer’s specifications include a B360M PRO-VDH motherboard, an Intel i7-8700 processor, a GTX 1070 graphics card with 16GB of RAM, and a 1920 x 1080 resolution. I typically set my in-game graphics settings to medium or high, and I’m unsure of my power supply unit’s model or wattage.
You’re receiving a level of performance that surpasses what’s typically anticipated from a premium Walmart gaming system, potentially exceeding your expectations – though some adjustments on your part might be necessary. Verify that the internal components receive adequate ventilation to maintain optimal temperatures. Determine your system's memory specifications; upgrading to suitable modules with favorable timing speeds is advisable if the existing ones are slow. Ensure your power supply unit (PSU) adequately supports your hardware and overclocking needs; a weak PSU could limit performance despite your components’ capabilities. Optimize the processor and graphics card through overclocking, carefully considering efficiency limits. Additionally, eliminate unnecessary software running in the background that consumes valuable system resources during gameplay.
Ensure the display screen is linked to the video card, rather than utilizing the integrated graphics built into the motherboard.