GPU constantly dropping from 100% usage to 0% in all high end games.

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I have recently updated my PSU since my previous one had stopped working. The new PSU is 750W so I doubt it has any reason to be the issue. But ever since I have installed my new PSU, in all high end games, I was getting a constant stutter and huge FPS drops. This virtually made the game unplayable, and no matter what settings I run the game on it doesn't seem to stop the stutter. I have an i5 quad core processor so it's not flashy but it still does the job. Never had any problems previously with my processor either. So I really don't know what is going on.
 
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BennyAUZ

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Sorry didn't even cross my mind:
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHZ
RAM: 16GB
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 Series (is what it's called on device manager)
PSU: Corsair CX750M 750W

I am running on Windows 10 and I only checked on my drivers about a week ago and I was up to date so I haven't checked since then.
Thanks :)
 
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If you have an R9 200 series graphics card, it's gotta be either an R9 270, 270X, 280, 280X, 290, or 290X. The R9 270 through R9 280X cards are based on HD 7000 series cards, but are still rather capable cards. The R9 290 and 290X feature a completely new design but aren't very efficient, many even refer to them as space heaters in the winter.

That being said, the R9 lineup is where the powerful cards from AMD are found. If your R9 is not doing what you want it to do, you may want to look into getting an Nvidia card (which I see you're already doing).
 
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I believe I have a 280 but I'm not sure on it. It has done well up until this point. So do you think it is the graphics card which is calling this stutter all of a sudden? Thanks :)
 
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Unless you've noticed a change within the machine (fans running louder, loud electrical whine or buzzing), the card is likely undamaged. Although I'm not fond of these temperatures, AMD cards can reach 90C and be fine. The fans would get obnoxiously loud before it got anywhere near dangerously hot.

Here's what we can try for now.

1) Download DDU http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html
2) Open the Start Menu, open the Power menu, hold Shift while you click Restart. You're presented with a blue menu. Troubleshooting>Advanced>Startup Settings>Restart.
3) Once it restarts, press 4 to enter Safe Mode. If 4 on the number pad is not working for you, try 4 on the number row above the letter keys.
4) Open DDU, uninstall your display drivers.
5) Restart normally.
6) Download display drivers from http://support.amd.com/en-us/download Your drivers are on the right side of the page, under the category "Radeon™ R9 200, R7 200, R5 300, ​R5 240, HD 8500 - HD 8900, and HD 7700 – HD 7900 Series"
7) Install your drivers and restart for changes to take effect. Observe if system behavior has changed and please reply.
 
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BennyAUZ

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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately that hasn't appeared to work and am still getting the same result. It wouldn't quite make sense but could the new PSU be faulty in any way? The problem has only been persisting since the installation of it. It is brand new out of the box and is fairly decent so I wouldn't quite understand why it would be faulty but it could always be a possibility.
Thanks :)
 
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BennyAUZ

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Thanks for the reply. I have tried to adjust the power limit with no different result.
 
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I am beginning to believe it could quite possibly be the new PSU I had bought which is causing the issue. I really can't see any other rational reason. My new GPU should be arriving tomorrow and if the problem persists I will be contacting the company I had purchased the PSU off and be asking for a replacement as I believe the one I have been given could be faulty.
 
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Great so, I installed my new 1080 and to no surprise there is no difference within my game play. I tested it on Ghost Recon Wildlands and it will sit at about 25 fps and constantly stutter. I'm lost at this point, I really am not sure what else it could be.
 
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I downloaded a program called RealTemp which would monitor my CPU temperatures. It turns out under load my CPU was sometimes pushing the 80 degree mark, especially while gaming. I then gave my computer a huge clean out of any dust and decided to point an external fan pointing into the PC to cool down the components. I then ran a benchmark and the CPU was running at now around 60 degrees under load and ran perfectly with absolutely no stutter and very high frames. I also found out that I have not replaced the thermal paste on my CPU, so I have ordered some in to apply on.

Glad I have found out the issue. Thanks a load! :)
 
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