Computer isn't as fast as before(multiple problems)

[randomname6969]

1. So earlier, i was playing GTA V and i usually get around 60-80 fps normally. When i got into the game, I couldn't move at all and it was 1 fps so it was unplayable. When i checked my gpu usage, it said that my gpu wasn't being used at all during that time.

2. Whenever I play for a long period of time, My computer gets slower and slower. Whenever I play the minute i start up my computer, I wouuld usually have around 200-250 fps in League of legends. Whenever i have my computer on for a long time, it would usually be 50-100 fps less.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

And what would all of the components in your computer be?

 

[randomname6969]

And what would all of the components in your computer be?

GPU: EVGA GTX 750 ti
CPU: Intel i5 3330
Random motherboard
1 TB hard drive
8 gb ddr3 RAM

 

[DonkeyOatie]

I do need to know the motherboard, there may be VRM overheating causing thermal throttling (although I doubt it) and I need to know the size, age, and model of your PSU

 

[randomname6969]

I do need to know the motherboard, there may be VRM overheating causing thermal throttling (although I doubt it) and I need to know the size, age, and model of your PSU

says the motherboard is a gateway DX4870
and PSU is Antec 430w earthwatts. the psu is about 2 years old

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The first thing that comes to mind when a system slows down over time and after use, but re-sets when first turned on is some sort of thermal throttling. I'd take one of the case side panels off (temporarily) and see if that helped. I would also download the free software HWMonitor and OCCT and use them to see how your temperature, CPU speed, and performance fluctuate.

 

[randomname6969]

The first thing that comes to mind when a system slows down over time and after use, but re-sets when first turned on is some sort of thermal throttling. I'd take one of the case side panels off (temporarily) and see if that helped. I would also download the free software HWMonitor and OCCT and use them to see how your temperature, CPU speed, and performance fluctuate.

i used something for my cpu called realtemp and it said my cpu would usually go max 50-60 degrees celcius.
Both my cpu and gpu would idle around 30-31 C as well.
My gpu also maxed around 60-61 degrees C and also, whenever i lag a lot, usually either my gpu won't work or its usage will spike from 100 to 0

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The idle and load temperatures are fine for that CPU. Something like MSI's Afterburner and Kombustor can be used to stress, test, and monitor your GPU well.

 

[randomname6969]

The idle and load temperatures are fine for that CPU. Something like MSI's Afterburner and Kombustor can be used to stress, test, and monitor your GPU well.

the hottest i've ever seen my gpu go is around 77 C

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Then that's good. Another possibility is that your PSU is pooping out and the main capacitors in it are starting to fade. Do you have any friends with parts that they can swap out to help isolate the problem?

 

[randomname6969]

Then that's good. Another possibility is that your PSU is pooping out and the main capacitors in it are starting to fade. Do you have any friends with parts that they can swap out to help isolate the problem?

the friends i know that actually have computers dont have any extra psu's

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Take one out of their computer, that's what friends are for

There's no silver bullet here. The problem is fairly undefined and load related, so you will need to use your detective skills to isolate it, identify it and fix it.

If the computer runs better with the case open then it is likely a thermal problem.

 

[randomname6969]

Take one out of their computer, that's what friends are for

There's no silver bullet here. The problem is fairly undefined and load related, so you will need to use your detective skills to isolate it, identify it and fix it.

If the computer runs better with the case open then it is likely a thermal problem.

i changed the position my tower was in because the air being blown out was going towards a wall. now when i start up my pc, it idles around 25-28 c instead of 30-35. Could the positioning be the problem of why it probably was overheating?

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Yes it could. See if this is a long-term fix.

 

[randomname6969]

Yes it could. See if this is a long-term fix.

it kinda helped because usually, full load is around 60-70 C but now its around 55-60 C

 

[DonkeyOatie]

That suggests an air-flow problem. How good is your cable management?

 

[randomname6969]

That suggests an air-flow problem. How good is your cable management?

its pretty messy wherre the cables are

 

[DonkeyOatie]

If you go in there and use cable ties/zip ties to reroute your cables and improve the air flow, it may improve the temperatures.