I have a problem that has proven "ungoogleable" so far.
My GTX 970 is delivering unacceptable frame rates in demanding games. I've only had it for a while, but GTA5 can't stay over 50 FPS at high or low settings. I assumed it was just that game, but now Metal Gear Solid 5 dips into the 20s at max settings whereas other 970s seem to deliver full 60 fps always (even at 1440p!). My 3dmark score was 10% lower than most 970 systems, but this is much worse than that.
I have tried everything a savvy PC user would:
Old drivers
New drivers
Clean wipe of all GPU drivers, then new drivers
Reinstalled MGS5
Windows in "high performance mode"
NVIDIA settings in "high performance mode"
OC GPU / not OC GPU
OC CPU / not OC CPU
Added a second stick of RAM
Some notes that might help you think about this:
I have a small case and the GPU runs hot for a 970, into the 70s C often when OCed. I don't think it's thermal throttling since it isn't that hot when not OCed.
I have a cheap PSU, but still 500w is plenty for this build.
When I got a gaming mouse, I had to change the power settings on the PC to high performance mode (which prevents downclocking CPU) to prevent an interference sound when moving the mouse.
I have had occasional driver-related BSODs for as long as I have owned the machine, but they are infrequent enough that I haven't reinstalled.
I have other programs like Chrome running on my second monitor when playing these games, but I'm using full screen mode for the games.
When I GTA5 and MGS5 at lower settings, I still don't get 60 fps, although my GPU gets cooler.
System specs:
Zotac 970
4670k @4.0
2x8 GB RAM
Asrock h97 itx motherboard
SSD
Corasair 250d (small case)
m65 mouse (causing lag)
1920x1200 monitor
500w Corsair CX PSU
Thoughts?
My GTX 970 is delivering unacceptable frame rates in demanding games. I've only had it for a while, but GTA5 can't stay over 50 FPS at high or low settings. I assumed it was just that game, but now Metal Gear Solid 5 dips into the 20s at max settings whereas other 970s seem to deliver full 60 fps always (even at 1440p!). My 3dmark score was 10% lower than most 970 systems, but this is much worse than that.
I have tried everything a savvy PC user would:
Old drivers
New drivers
Clean wipe of all GPU drivers, then new drivers
Reinstalled MGS5
Windows in "high performance mode"
NVIDIA settings in "high performance mode"
OC GPU / not OC GPU
OC CPU / not OC CPU
Added a second stick of RAM
Some notes that might help you think about this:
I have a small case and the GPU runs hot for a 970, into the 70s C often when OCed. I don't think it's thermal throttling since it isn't that hot when not OCed.
I have a cheap PSU, but still 500w is plenty for this build.
When I got a gaming mouse, I had to change the power settings on the PC to high performance mode (which prevents downclocking CPU) to prevent an interference sound when moving the mouse.
I have had occasional driver-related BSODs for as long as I have owned the machine, but they are infrequent enough that I haven't reinstalled.
I have other programs like Chrome running on my second monitor when playing these games, but I'm using full screen mode for the games.
When I GTA5 and MGS5 at lower settings, I still don't get 60 fps, although my GPU gets cooler.
System specs:
Zotac 970
4670k @4.0
2x8 GB RAM
Asrock h97 itx motherboard
SSD
Corasair 250d (small case)
m65 mouse (causing lag)
1920x1200 monitor
500w Corsair CX PSU
Thoughts?
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