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CPU frequency dropping under load, causing game to lag

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December 23, 2013 11:58:01 AM

Hi

My CPU frequency drops when playing games. This causes the game to lag for about 10 seconds. What could be the cause of this?

My CPU is: AMD FX 4170

I have not overclocked, and it is only under load this happens.

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December 23, 2013 12:05:26 PM

Check the temps if it's throttling.
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December 23, 2013 12:16:21 PM

When the game is running, when it lags all the cores go up to 100% load.

The temperatures are going up to about 110 degrees.

What should I do?
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December 23, 2013 12:28:52 PM

Buy some thermal paste and reseat the cooler.
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