GPU usage unstable (up/down/up/down). Is my video card dying?

[mb131rc]

Ive had this card for a few years now. Not much has changed always performed great. I recently moved and notices i wasnt getting the same fps i used to get. As the months went on i didnt see any improvement. In the last few weeks i get fps drops that correlate to my gpu usage. sometimes it starts to spike so frequently i have to reset my computer to get anything to work properly. Just wondering if this is my card dying or something mendable.

 

[Malorn44]

I often get varying GPU usages too so that seems pretty normal but if your frames are dropping, I suggest it may be time for an upgrade or to at least get the card checked out. What card do you have if I might ask?

Edit: stupid question. It says it in the picture

Edit 2: Make sure your drivers are all updated to the most recent version. Second, that is a pretty old card (coming out in 2010) so it may very well be time for an upgrade).

 

[mlga91]

What game are you trying to play there? Its normal to see usage going up and down like that, but overall is quite low.

 

[mb131rc]

the drivers are up to date the only thing i havent updated it the control center cuz the last 4 ppatches have been for VR.

As for the game it happens in everything. Most of the time its WoW but it will even happen jjust browsing the internet.

 

[Speezquick]

the drivers are up to date the only thing i havent updated it the control center cuz the last 4 ppatches have been for VR.

As for the game it happens in everything. Most of the time its WoW but it will even happen jjust browsing the internet.

Go to nvidia control panel, then go to manage 3D settings, then scroll down and sett power management to Wish for optimal performance.