Gaming PC FPS decrease since around October

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Dizzlepop11

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Hello! For a long time, I've had a giant decrease in FPS and performance in gaming. I'm not sure exactly when this happened, but it was some time around October 2014. This issue is pretty bad for me, since I have a pretty decent setup and I'm not getting the most out of it. Especially since I prefer to play games like a modded Minecraft client with shaders, or Battlefield 3. I can guarantee this is not a graphics card problem, since I have used three different graphics cards while still having this problem. I have also recently gotten a fresh copy of Windows 10 with fresh updated drivers. I also have stable temps for my CPU and GPU, at around 52 °C for CPU and GPU, and I have a fresh new HDD.

Specs:
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CPU: AMD A10 6800K Quad core (not overclocked)
GPU: AMD Asus Direct CUII R9 290 (not "x") (not overclocked)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz 2 x 4gb (8gb) (not overclocked)
HDD: WD Green 1TB
PSU: Antec 603 watt PSU (I don't think wattage is causing problem, since I've had the same PSU before this issue happened)
MOBO: MSI A88X - G45 gaming
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Solution
jman005
How long have you had the computer?
First of all, 52 degrees is a bit high. You may want to consider a CPU cooler.
You may also want to try upgrading to 12GB RAM. Some of these parts are quite powerful and may not be needed for games like Minecraft and Battlefield 3 as they do not need very much power.
Now, the most important thing I would like to say: I would highly recommend not using the technical preview of Windows 10, or even the first consumer version when it comes out. The technical preview is not meant for normal home use, and their purpose is just to see the general idea of what Windows 10 looks like, how it works and what new features it has. As quoted by Microsoft:
"Remember, trying out an early build like this can be...
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How long have you had the computer?
First of all, 52 degrees is a bit high. You may want to consider a CPU cooler.
You may also want to try upgrading to 12GB RAM. Some of these parts are quite powerful and may not be needed for games like Minecraft and Battlefield 3 as they do not need very much power.
Now, the most important thing I would like to say: I would highly recommend not using the technical preview of Windows 10, or even the first consumer version when it comes out. The technical preview is not meant for normal home use, and their purpose is just to see the general idea of what Windows 10 looks like, how it works and what new features it has. As quoted by Microsoft:
"Remember, trying out an early build like this can be risky. That's why we recommend that you don't install the preview on your primary home or business PC. Unexpected PC crashes could damage or even delete your files, so you should back up everything."
I recommend you backup your computer and install Windows 8.

Hope this helps. :)
 
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Dizzlepop11

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Well, I've gotten my PC's parts during different periods of time. I got my PSU a while ago, maybe 1 or 2 years ago. I got my current graphics card a couple months ago, around January. I got my mobo a little less than a year ago, and I got my CPU, RAM, and cooler a while after I got my mobo. So I can't put an exact date on that. As for the ram and CPU cooler, I'll see if that makes a difference once I get it. Thanks.
 
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No problem. Before you do anything else remember to install Windows 8 and see if that makes a difference.
 
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