Horrible FPS in CS:GO (15 avg)

TraceDaBoss

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Hello. I recently built a PC for a friend with the following specs:
H81-H 1150 Motherboard Pentium G3258 Processor 8gig ddr3 1600 ram 120 gig SSD
This is a super budget, but knowing that CS:GO is very CPU bound, this computer should manage 100+ fps on med-high settings on 1080p. I know because my Second PC has the same CPU without a GPU and it handles CSGO flawlessly, 100+ fps @1080p I'm really confused at this point, and would like to know if anyone else has a similar issue. Keep in mind this is a BRAND new installation of Windows 10 with the latest drivers for everything, and with settings turned down to low/very low@720p it still manages to get an average of 15fps. I checked the temps, and the CPU isn't overheating, why could he be getting such awful performance?
 
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With or without a GPU?
If a GPU is installed, check only one video cable is connected to it and not the MB-I know it's obvious, but accidents DO happen.
Check the BIOS and see what video adaptor is enabled, the MB should autodetect onboard/dedicated GPU and disable whichever one isn't in use, but it may need you to do this manually.
Use Dxdiag to see if the DirectX install is OK-just type 'DXdiag' into the search box.
Check the video adaptor settings: Start>Settings>System>Advanced Display Settings>Display Adaptor Properties>Properties>Driver or you can call up the Device Manager directly through the Win 10 search, it sounds like the video drivers are absent or have not installed correctly.

With or without a GPU?
If a GPU is installed, check only one video cable is connected to it and not the MB-I know it's obvious, but accidents DO happen.
Check the BIOS and see what video adaptor is enabled, the MB should autodetect onboard/dedicated GPU and disable whichever one isn't in use, but it may need you to do this manually.
Use Dxdiag to see if the DirectX install is OK-just type 'DXdiag' into the search box.
Check the video adaptor settings: Start>Settings>System>Advanced Display Settings>Display Adaptor Properties>Properties>Driver or you can call up the Device Manager directly through the Win 10 search, it sounds like the video drivers are absent or have not installed correctly.

 
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