Sudden FPS Loss in All Games

oShockwave · May 5, 2017

I build my PC a little over a month ago I believe, and it was working perfectly fine. I was averaging about 70-80 FPS on H1 and about 250 on CS:GO which were the only two games I played at the time. A couple days ago I woke up and all of a sudden H1 is running at around 20 FPS and CS:GO at 125-150. I don't know what possibly caused this overnight. I have tried reinstalling both games, I cleaned the whole PC of dust, changed the thermal paste on the CPU. I'm getting the same score on the Superposition benchmark as I was before and all temperatures appear to be fine while running the benchmark. I have also read some of the other threads about this and I haven't found any help.

Specs:
i3-6100 3.7GHz
Gigabyte GA-H110M-A
EVGA 1050 2GB SSC
Kingston HyperX 8GB (1x8) 2133
Kingston 120GB SSD
Corsair CX 430W

If you have any more questions I will be glad to help. Thank you for your help!

Boopig · May 5, 2017

A good place to start is downloading HWINFO64. Its fantastic monitoring software which you can use to see an overview of what your hardware is up to. Please send me three screenshots, I'll list what I want below:

1) Your CPU and GPU sensors while your PC is idle.

2) Your CPU and GPU sensors while your PC is running smoothly while gaming.

3) Your CPU and GPU sensors while your PC is dropping FPS while gaming.

Doing this will help to see if any parts are behaving abnormally during the FPS drops.

Another thing to do is to going into your Nvidia Control panel and reset your global settings, and go into your games and reset their settings too. Also check your V Sync, some games allow V sync and a FPS limit, if these options aren't working in union they can reign hell on performance.

oShockwave · May 6, 2017

Boopig :

I'll test some of these out and see what kind of results I get, but I thought I should clarify a little. The 'sudden' isn't in game it's that it happened overnight. I was averaging a steady 70-80 but now it's averaging a steady 20-30 as if I cranked all the settings up to ultra.

Boopig · May 6, 2017

oShockwave :

Ok, then just get a screenshot of the sensors while idling and while gaming, regardless of the FPS.

Also you said that your computer ran benchmarks fine, so if they still do see if you can grab your sensors while you're running benchmarks.

I'll be honest with you, so far it may be a GPU issue, so another safe bet is to test your GPU in another rig. But we will see what the sensors say.

oShockwave · May 6, 2017

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Ok, then just get a screenshot of the sensors while idling and while gaming, regardless of the FPS.

Also you said that your computer ran benchmarks fine, so if they still do see if you can grab your sensors while you're running benchmarks.

I'll be honest with you, so far it may be a GPU issue, so another safe bet is to test your GPU in another rig. But we will see what the sensors say.

http://imgur.com/a/74uOc

So I ran it idle and then in the city where I get about 15-20 FPS and then in the forest where I get about 50-60. I also reset all the Nvidia global settings before this. I actually uninstalled my benchmarks, but if you think it could help I could reinstall and run with the monitoring software.

Boopig · May 6, 2017

oShockwave :

Alright, just need some clarification.

Just so I know I'm looking at the right graphics card can you specify its exact model name please? EVGA have a habit of throwing out lots of variations of the same card.

Also, I noticed your average CPU usage (Labelled 'Total CPU Usage') was a whopping 91% in the city and 88% in the forest, which is very bad. It should hover around 60% - 70% (if that) and when your idle it should be below 10%, not 20%

This potentially could be your problem, I just need some info:

1) Are your monitors plugged into your GPU or your Motherboard?

2) have you had crashes/BSODs? (Computers crashing and BSODs can slow down performance of your drives upping RAM and CPU usage under load)

3) is your RAM being used? (Alt + CTRL +DLT > Task Manager > Performance and see if your RAM is recognized under memory)

4) What's your RAM usage while idle / gaming? also before and after gaming and downloading.

It would be a huge concern if your CPU usage is that high. Here are some things you can try:

1) System restore your computer to a point before you had performance issues.

2) Run anti virus, malwarebytes and CCleaner as you may have something on your system which is affecting CPU usage

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

oShockwave · May 6, 2017

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Alright, just need some clarification.

Just so I know I'm looking at the right graphics card can you specify its exact model name please? EVGA have a habit of throwing out lots of variations of the same card.

Also, I noticed your average CPU usage (Labelled 'Total CPU Usage') was a whopping 91% in the city and 88% in the forest, which is very bad. It should hover around 60% - 70% (if that) and when your idle it should be below 10%, not 20%

This potentially could be your problem, I just need some info:

1) Are your monitors plugged into your GPU or your Motherboard?

2) have you had crashes/BSODs? (Computers crashing and BSODs can slow down performance of your drives upping RAM and CPU usage under load)

3) is your RAM being used? (Alt + CTRL +DLT > Task Manager > Performance and see if your RAM is recognized under memory)

4) What's your RAM usage while idle / gaming? also before and after gaming and downloading.

It would be a huge concern if your CPU usage is that high. Here are some things you can try:

1) System restore your computer to a point before you had performance issues.

2) Run anti virus, malwarebytes and CCleaner as you may have something on your system which is affecting CPU usage

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

First thing I did was install MalwareBytes which found 7 threats but it did not seem to fix the problem.
My monitor is plugged into the GPU
I had blue screens when I first build the computer but that ended up being a bad stick of RAM so I got a replacement sent and I haven't had an issue with it since.
RAM is being used. 30% while writing this on Chrome and then I believe it was around 65% when I was in the pre-game lobby.
When I opened task manager during the pre-game lobby CPU was under full load but around 70% was the game and 10% MalwareBytes then the other 20% just kind of spread out between the task manager, system processes, etc.
I'll do a system restore after I post this.

GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487297&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Update: I don't have any restore points *facepalm*

Boopig · May 6, 2017

oShockwave :

Boopig :

First thing I did was install MalwareBytes which found 7 threats but it did not seem to fix the problem.
My monitor is plugged into the GPU
I had blue screens when I first build the computer but that ended up being a bad stick of RAM so I got a replacement sent and I haven't had an issue with it since.
RAM is being used. 30% while writing this on Chrome and then I believe it was around 65% when I was in the pre-game lobby.
When I opened task manager during the pre-game lobby CPU was under full load but around 70% was the game and 10% MalwareBytes then the other 20% just kind of spread out between the task manager, system processes, etc.
I'll do a system restore after I post this.

GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487297&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Update: I don't have any restore points *facepalm*

Ok. I would suggest formatting your SSD, reinstalling windows see if that does anything. Just a quick question, do you only have one drive? Which is the SSD? (Out of curiosity)

oShockwave · May 6, 2017

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Boopig :

First thing I did was install MalwareBytes which found 7 threats but it did not seem to fix the problem.
My monitor is plugged into the GPU
I had blue screens when I first build the computer but that ended up being a bad stick of RAM so I got a replacement sent and I haven't had an issue with it since.
RAM is being used. 30% while writing this on Chrome and then I believe it was around 65% when I was in the pre-game lobby.
When I opened task manager during the pre-game lobby CPU was under full load but around 70% was the game and 10% MalwareBytes then the other 20% just kind of spread out between the task manager, system processes, etc.
I'll do a system restore after I post this.

GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487297&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Update: I don't have any restore points *facepalm*

Ok. I would suggest formatting your SSD, reinstalling windows see if that does anything. Just a quick question, do you only have one drive? Which is the SSD? (Out of curiosity)

Okay I will see if that works.

Yes it is my only drive and it only has around 6 GB left on it. Plan on ordering a hard drive next week.

Boopig · May 6, 2017

oShockwave :

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Boopig :

First thing I did was install MalwareBytes which found 7 threats but it did not seem to fix the problem.
My monitor is plugged into the GPU
I had blue screens when I first build the computer but that ended up being a bad stick of RAM so I got a replacement sent and I haven't had an issue with it since.
RAM is being used. 30% while writing this on Chrome and then I believe it was around 65% when I was in the pre-game lobby.
When I opened task manager during the pre-game lobby CPU was under full load but around 70% was the game and 10% MalwareBytes then the other 20% just kind of spread out between the task manager, system processes, etc.
I'll do a system restore after I post this.

GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487297&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Update: I don't have any restore points *facepalm*

Ok. I would suggest formatting your SSD, reinstalling windows see if that does anything. Just a quick question, do you only have one drive? Which is the SSD? (Out of curiosity)

Okay I will see if that works.

Yes it is my only drive and it only has around 6 GB left on it. Plan on ordering a hard drive next week.

Fair enough, I'll still be here when your back from reinstalling, good luck!

oShockwave · May 7, 2017

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Boopig :

First thing I did was install MalwareBytes which found 7 threats but it did not seem to fix the problem.
My monitor is plugged into the GPU
I had blue screens when I first build the computer but that ended up being a bad stick of RAM so I got a replacement sent and I haven't had an issue with it since.
RAM is being used. 30% while writing this on Chrome and then I believe it was around 65% when I was in the pre-game lobby.
When I opened task manager during the pre-game lobby CPU was under full load but around 70% was the game and 10% MalwareBytes then the other 20% just kind of spread out between the task manager, system processes, etc.
I'll do a system restore after I post this.

GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487297&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Update: I don't have any restore points *facepalm*

Ok. I would suggest formatting your SSD, reinstalling windows see if that does anything. Just a quick question, do you only have one drive? Which is the SSD? (Out of curiosity)

Okay I will see if that works.

Yes it is my only drive and it only has around 6 GB left on it. Plan on ordering a hard drive next week.

Fair enough, I'll still be here when your back from reinstalling, good luck!

Well whatever it was it seemed to work. After letting the game download over night with my super fast 4 Mbps download speed I opened it this morning and it's working as before.
So glad it wasn't hardware.
Thank you for your help!

Boopig · May 7, 2017

oShockwave :

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Boopig :

oShockwave :

Ok. I would suggest formatting your SSD, reinstalling windows see if that does anything. Just a quick question, do you only have one drive? Which is the SSD? (Out of curiosity)

Okay I will see if that works.

Yes it is my only drive and it only has around 6 GB left on it. Plan on ordering a hard drive next week.

Fair enough, I'll still be here when your back from reinstalling, good luck!

Well whatever it was it seemed to work. After letting the game download over night with my super fast 4 Mbps download speed I opened it this morning and it's working as before.
So glad it wasn't hardware.
Thank you for your help!

No worries man! Glad I could help. I would be a little more cautious on what your put on your drive from now on, maybe something you downloaded was causing your issue. Make sure to get a second drive when you can!

Carnaxus · May 8, 2017

It could also be that you only have 6GB left on the SSD. I don't know for sure if that's an issue with SSD's like it is with HDD's, but Windows usually isn't happy if you go below 20GB free space.

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