[SOLVED] FPS Drops 10-50% small stuttering during gaming, CPU temp/usage high

[trickz029]

if anyone can help fix this i'd be grateful, i have bought 16gb RAM and new fan to drop CPU temperatures and ensure airflow but it's still not fixed, i have updated my drivers, Reset my pc incase of viruses, made sure i applied right amount of thermal paste.

SPECS:

Windows 10

Intel Core i5-3470

Intel DQ77MK

16GB RAM

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050Ti

Performance: (CSGO)

Cpu temperature sticks around 70-79'C

Cpu usage:usually around 70-80% but has reached 94%

fps AROUND 90-150 but can reach 180

eve

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

What resolution are playing on? Which games. More pronounced with some games than others?

If it's any thing new like BF V, then your CPU and GPU vram could cause you issues.

 

[trickz029]

Every game stutters such as fallout 3 which i should be able to run smooth. ive set my setting for best performance but fps is still all over the place

 

[Third-Eye]

if anyone can help fix this i'd be grateful, i have bought 16gb RAM and new fan to drop CPU temperatures and ensure airflow but it's still not fixed, i have updated my drivers, Reset my pc incase of viruses, made sure i applied right amount of thermal paste.

SPECS:

Windows 10

Intel Core i5-3470

Intel DQ77MK

16GB RAM

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050Ti

Performance: (CSGO)

Cpu temperature sticks around 70-79'C

Cpu usage:usually around 70-80% but has reached 94%

fps AROUND 90-150 but can reach 180

eve

Is this a branded system like Dell or Lenovo or did someone build it? What is the model of the system if it's prebuilt and is it a slim case?

 

[trickz029]

it was built by somebody else ive had it for 2 years and when i first got it i was running best graphics for high and stable fps. It is in a medium case

 

[Third-Eye]

it was built by somebody else ive had it for 2 years and when i first got it i was running best graphics for high and stable fps. It is in a medium case

Do you know if the CPU cooler is the stock Intel cooler or an aftermarket Cooler? The Intel cooler says Intel on top of the fan, usually with a blue sticker.

 

[trickz029]

Here's my CPU cooler,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Alp...68&hvtargid=pla-618355446655&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[Third-Eye]

Here's my CPU cooler,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Alp...68&hvtargid=pla-618355446655&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Looking at the performance of that cooler, it's not too bad for the CPU. I'd say remove it and replace the thermal paste. It might have just been a bad application from the start if the pre-applied Arctic MX-2 paste was removed and replaced. Another possible reason for higher temps is you are pushing the CPU toward 100% usage more often with newer games that require more CPU threads.

Buy some Arctic MX-4 or some other brand and model of paste and clean the CPU and heat-sink and reapply the paste.

 

[trickz029]

I have already reapplied thermal paste but i cleaned it with hand sanitizer as i left my main stuff at another house, it cleaned it off well but does it require isopropyl alchohol?? and is the high cpu temps causing my cpu usage to be high?

 

[trickz029]

i have tested performance in RUST and my GPU usage is sitting at around 90% and CPU 60%

 

[Third-Eye]

I have already reapplied thermal paste but i cleaned it with hand sanitizer as i left my main stuff at another house, it cleaned it off well but does it require isopropyl alchohol?? and is the high cpu temps causing my cpu usage to be high?

You should always clean with at minimum 70% isopropyl alcohol. Hand sanitizer is not really a good alternative as it can leave behind residue that may cause issues with proper cooling. Wipe the CPU and heat-sink with paper towel or coffee filter dipped in the alcohol and rub them both. Usually 3-4 pieces of cleaning material and somewhat rigorous rubbings should clean them well enough. I usually make 6-8 2"x2" paper towel squares that I fold over to to make a 1" square if I don't have something better to clean with.

 

[trickz029]

Ok i will reapply the thermal paste with the isopropyl alc and see if makes a difference. but does temperature affect performance/fps drops/stuttering

 

[Third-Eye]

Ok i will reapply the thermal paste with the isopropyl alc and see if makes a difference. but does temperature affect performance/fps drops/stuttering

The CPU throttles it's frequency when it's too hot, which will cause games to have lower fps or possibly stutter when you go from say 3.8Ghz down to 3Ghz. It may also be some other part in the computer, but generally it's a good idea to start with making sure the CPU isn't thermal throttling to rule it out by keeping it under 72c.

 

[Flayed]

Set a max fps in the game or v sync on and the stuttering will likely go away