FPS Drops on a good PC

[vanjer]

PC Specs:
Graphics > x1 NVIDIA EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2gb
CPU > AMD FX - 9590 Eight-Core Black Edition Processor 4.7 Ghz(5.0 boost)
RAM > 8 GB(Default)
Heatsink > CMH 212 EVO(dual fan)
HDD > Toshiba 1TB 5400rpm
Resolution > 1920x1080 HDMI

I play games such as Battlefield and ArmA II, & 3. I have noticed significant FPS drops since my hardware was new about 6 months ago. I used to run all these games above 60, No Problem. But know I run them all below 30 FPS with many video settings turned off - such as Antialising and shadow rendering.

I have cleaned out Heatsink and reapplied thermal paste etc. to the CPU and GPU. no improvements. I have done windows defender, Malwarebytes, and Avast scans with no viruses in my PC. My GeForce Experience Application keeps my graphics card up to date.

 

[vrumor]

What is your PSU? Yeah I changed the hard drive thing after I re-read it. But thanks for pointing it out to me.

 

[NightAntilli]

What are your CPU temps?
What are your voltages at idle and under load?
Which power supply do you have?

 

[tiny voices]

I use a 5400RPM HDD and have ZERO issues. I do not think that has anything to do with it.

What are your CPU and GPU temps under load? Something overheating could easily be the problem.

 

[vanjer]

PSU > Thunderbolt Plus 1200W
MOBO > MSI 760GM-P34(FX) (MS-7641) (CPU1) << old mobo could this be an issue?
CPU Temp Idle > 15-18`C
CPU Temp In arma 3 > 23`C
How do i find my Voltages NightAntilli?
P.S. - My HDD is filling up with steam games after the summer sale.

 

[NightAntilli]

Considering your power supply, I don't think it's necessary to look at the voltages. They're probably fine.

Your CPU temperature is abnormally low, especially for an FX CPU... Low temperatures are a good thing, but as low as yours means that your temperature readings are unreliable.

As for your motherboard, it actually doesn't support the FX-9590. It only supports CPUs with a TDP up to 95W. So basically I'm surprised it hasn't fried yet... Since the FX-9590 has a TDP of 220W... I guess your motherboard is throttling your CPU (which means underclocking it) to protect itself from (further) damage. It can't supply the amount of power the CPU needs.

 

[tiny voices]

That sounds about right.

I'm surprised the northbridge hasn't caught fire yet.

 

[camohanna]

That sounds about right.

I'm surprised the northbridge hasn't caught fire yet.

It's survived for 6 months 😱 . Must be made of old nokia's

 

[vanjer]

Thanks for the support guys will look in to a new mobo!

 

[tiny voices]

You need a 990fx board that SPECIFICALLY states it can run a 220w CPU. In all honestly, I would sell the CPU and get a 8350 and use the saved money for GPU or anything else. The 9590 was kind of a failed attempt at a "high end workstation" CPU. It doesn't really have a good place and is impossible to run properly on most boards.

 

[NightAntilli]

Agreed... Even one of the best motherboards, like the Asus Sabertooth 990FX have this on the website under CPU support:

"Due to the high TDP, please be noted there are limitations while using this CPU(i.e. special thermal required..)"

But if he's gonna need to buy another motherboard and CPU, he might as well switch to Intel and go for an i7 or something.

 

[camohanna]

If its just for gaming, an i5 and z97 will suffice.

 

[vanjer]

Agreed on switching to Intel but honestly, who will buy this CPU?

 

[tiny voices]

Yo uwill have a hard time getting good money for it. Honestly You might be able to get 2/3 what you paid for it. 2/4 at best.