EXTREMELY Low FPS in Fallout 3

wolverinetree · Apr 26, 2013

How can I explain this? I literally just turned my computer on one day, launched Fallout 3, and got (not kidding) <10 FPS (main screen and in game). This is an obvious glitch. There is also an occasional screeching sound in the audio in the game.

System:

i7 3820
16GB DDR3 RAM
GTX 690

Things I've tried:

- uninstalling and reinstalling
- removing all mods
- 4 core fix
- making it run on only one GPU instead of SLI
- downgrading AND upgrading drivers
- everything

This literally happened overnight.... No idea what the deal is. If someone could help, I'd be so happy. Thank you all very much!

hizodge · Apr 26, 2013

This is usually caused by the computer resetting some settings following a crash or improper shutdown. Check your BIOS if it's in power saving mode or if it has changed some of your CPU / PCI-E lane settings. I've heard that there's also some kind of a 'slow-mode' on the GTX 690 itself, no idea how this is toggled though. It could be through the Nvidia driver software or there could be a physical switch on the card itself.

While you're inside the case, do check that everything is seated properly and everything is connected as it should be.

babernet_1 · Apr 26, 2013

Also load some monitoring programs and check your CPU and GPU temps. Make sure your CPU fan is firmly mounted and your case is dust free.

cathode · Apr 26, 2013

Does that only happen with that particular game?

wolverinetree · Apr 26, 2013

cathode :

Thank you so much for all the replies, folks.. And yes, this is the only game where it happens.

wolverinetree · Apr 26, 2013

hizodge :

Went into BIOS and everything seemed to be adequate..

Airm3n-1292454 · Apr 26, 2013

I would check your settings in the nvidia control panel and perhaps reset them to defaults just in case something is being forced through the control panel into the game.

babernet_1 · Apr 26, 2013

Did you uninstall the game and the drivers?

Airm3n-1292454 · Apr 26, 2013

Do you use onboard sound or a pci card for sound? Perhaps you are having some sort of conflict (not sure what to be honest). Try disabling sound completely for the whole system and run the game.

wolverinetree · Apr 26, 2013

babernet_1 :

Again, thank you for the responses. I'm reinstalling it as we speak. I completely wiped it. I also tried an entire array of different NVIDIA drivers from different times.

wolverinetree · Apr 27, 2013

Hello, folks. As for an update, I COMPLETELY nuked the game off my hard drive again AND disabled sound (mic included) and no luck. What the heck is going on? Thank you all for your responses... I hope someone finds it out.

Airm3n-1292454 · Apr 27, 2013

Well for a bit more extreme measure you could always format your computer and start over again. Maybe that might restore your game to its glory.

xl2aNd0m · Apr 27, 2013

Fallout 3 is does not play well with more than 2 CPUs you have to change around a few settings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIY2J6W8FBU

wolverinetree · Apr 27, 2013

Airm3n-1292454 :

Excellent idea. I'm completely re-formatting my comp with XP. Will report back when done!

Airm3n-1292454 · Apr 27, 2013

Maybe give xl2aNd0m's idea first crack. Couldn't hurt and might save you a bit of hassle.

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