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Why does my new gaming laptop feel slow?

Why does my new gaming laptop feel slow?

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GoldenZap
Member
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07-12-2026, 09:44 AM
#1
Hello Forum, I just bought the ROG Zephryrus Duo 16 and have these exact specs: an RTX 3080 with 16GB of RAM, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, a 32GB memory stick, and a screen that is 3840x2400 pixels running at 120Hz. So what's wrong? I feel like this laptop is really underperforming me. With these specs, I should be able to play games in high settings and get those high frame rates, but for instance, I can't run Destiny 2 on a medium setting that keeps the FPS above 70. That just doesn't make sense given my hardware. Anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks so much!
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GoldenZap
07-12-2026, 09:44 AM #1

Hello Forum, I just bought the ROG Zephryrus Duo 16 and have these exact specs: an RTX 3080 with 16GB of RAM, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, a 32GB memory stick, and a screen that is 3840x2400 pixels running at 120Hz. So what's wrong? I feel like this laptop is really underperforming me. With these specs, I should be able to play games in high settings and get those high frame rates, but for instance, I can't run Destiny 2 on a medium setting that keeps the FPS above 70. That just doesn't make sense given my hardware. Anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks so much!

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superbatman560
Junior Member
46
07-13-2026, 09:20 AM
#2
That is pretty slow. I'd guess it should be around 150 frames per second when you turn everything up high. Just check the temperatures and confirm our wires are set right for top speed.
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superbatman560
07-13-2026, 09:20 AM #2

That is pretty slow. I'd guess it should be around 150 frames per second when you turn everything up high. Just check the temperatures and confirm our wires are set right for top speed.

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xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member
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07-13-2026, 05:27 PM
#3
Don't try to use that on-chip graphics power from the Ryzen 9 6900HX.
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xX_IceyWolf_Xx
07-13-2026, 05:27 PM #3

Don't try to use that on-chip graphics power from the Ryzen 9 6900HX.

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CelticGila
Senior Member
454
07-15-2026, 09:40 AM
#4
The computer is trying to use its graphics card, but the drivers are already up to date. It just can't run fast enough.
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CelticGila
07-15-2026, 09:40 AM #4

The computer is trying to use its graphics card, but the drivers are already up to date. It just can't run fast enough.

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CurlyFry77
Member
141
07-15-2026, 11:40 AM
#5
Normally it stays below 80 degrees because I have cooling fans running constantly.
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CurlyFry77
07-15-2026, 11:40 AM #5

Normally it stays below 80 degrees because I have cooling fans running constantly.

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Obliterationn
Member
67
07-16-2026, 05:40 AM
#6
You might have noticed that things are acting up lately, like getting slower or not working as well. This could be because of a recent update to the main setting chip on your computer (BIOS). Some people say they had lower and shaky performance after switching to version 314 of BIOS. Have you recently done this?
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Obliterationn
07-16-2026, 05:40 AM #6

You might have noticed that things are acting up lately, like getting slower or not working as well. This could be because of a recent update to the main setting chip on your computer (BIOS). Some people say they had lower and shaky performance after switching to version 314 of BIOS. Have you recently done this?

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0_ROCKY_0
Junior Member
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07-16-2026, 07:07 AM
#7
That's all I know, even though it looked fine right after we got it, maybe the BIOS is already updated on it.
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0_ROCKY_0
07-16-2026, 07:07 AM #7

That's all I know, even though it looked fine right after we got it, maybe the BIOS is already updated on it.

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xXRattataXx
Member
175
07-17-2026, 03:15 AM
#8
Look at your task bar or event viewer to find out which program is using most of your graphics card. It could be a crypto-related virus. If that isn't the case, take out your laptop and clean it up (but don't use a brush). Then re-apply some thermal paste.
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xXRattataXx
07-17-2026, 03:15 AM #8

Look at your task bar or event viewer to find out which program is using most of your graphics card. It could be a crypto-related virus. If that isn't the case, take out your laptop and clean it up (but don't use a brush). Then re-apply some thermal paste.