GTA V 30 fps instead of 60

[LePenguin01]

I'm getting 37-45 fps in game and also in the benchmark. I meet the requirements and I don't get 60fps.Ain't the r9 280x suppose to run it at 50-60? I saw videos of people playing it at 50-60 fps with the same specs. Sometimes the game runs at 90 fps(Mount Chil) and it doesn't even feel like 60fps, it feels more like console fps.
r9 280x
fx-8320
8gb g.skill
These are the settings I have: Beta 15.5 Drivers No Custom Music

1366x768 Borderless Window
Refresh Rate Auto
FXX Off
MSSA 4x (Makes No fps difference off)
Vsync Off

Population Density 80%
Population Variety 80%
Distance Scaling 100%

Texture High
Shader Very High
Shadow Very High
Reflection Ultra
Reflection MSAA Off
Water Very High
Particles Ultra
Grass Normal
Soft Shadows Softest
Post fx Ultra
Anisotropic filtering Off
Ambient High
Testallation Off
All the Settings in Advance Graphics are on the lowest.

 

[Gman450]

Yeah, I should have expected the stuttering with the stable release.

I'm not sure. I didn't do any changes around the nvidia control panel for this game.
I forgot one setting in-game. Ambient Occlusion. Turn it down a notch. Or even try disabling it.
Also, does your VRAM limit exceed 3 gigs in this game?

 

[LePenguin01]

Stll makes no difference... The VRam is at 2gb on the highest settings.

 

[Gman450]

Wow...I'm all out of ideas...

 

[LePenguin01]

Even on the lowest settings it's still 40 fps...

 

[Gman450]

You said you have a T.V, that can scale it to 1080p. Have you tried on that? Are you getting the same FPS?

 

[LePenguin01]

I haven't tried it yet... Imma try it then.

 

[LePenguin01]

I have 2 screens. One is the 1080p tv and the other is a old 720p monitor that's abit smaller than the one I play with. On the tv the game is around 40-50 fps with 1920 x 1080 resolution both windowed and fullscreen. In fullscreen the colors are normal instead of high. On the old monitor the fps is 50-60, sometimes drops to 30fps, in fullscreen 1366x768 resolution.

 

[LePenguin01]

A new driver came out, should I try it?

 

[Gman450]

Sure. Why not. I'm sorry I didn't reply for a few days. I was out of town.

 

[LePenguin01]

Still 40-50 fps... Can I try overclocking the gpu?

 

[Gman450]

If you want. But it'd be a bit of a risk. I wouldn't do it if I didn't have the proper knowledge.

Have you got another GPU? I'm starting to think it may be hardware related.

 

[turbopixel]

After reading the web, the MSAA setting calls problems with your graphics card. You should set it off.
> http://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV_PC/comments/32uoxt/getting_really_weird_visual_artifacts_on_certain/
> http://www.reddit.com/r/GTA/comments/32i78h/gta_v_runs_great_on_my_pc_but_these_artifacts_in/
> http://raptr.com/bar0/news/5530ceef32f4b85dd7/r9-280x-gta-v-artifacts

 

[Gman450]

The OP said many posts above that MSAA off didn't make any FPS difference.

 

[LePenguin01]

Yeah, it doesn't make any difference but I have AA on and MSAA off just in case because I do get artifacts with it on. I do have another gpu but it's very low end. When I went to MSI afterburner to overclock it, its seems it's already overclocked.

 

[Gman450]

It's an OC'd version of the card then.
If you can get a mid-range card at least and try it on your PC, then we can narrow it down to if it's the GPU problem itself. Any way you can get your hands on one?

 

[LePenguin01]

I'll get the money for another gpu then... What's the best gpu between $100-$300? It can be nvidia but i'd perfer amd. And is the cpu good?

 

[Gman450]

I'd rather you not buy one. If you have a friend who has one, I suggest using that.

Instead of buying, how about sending that R9 280X back to the manufacturers if it's still under warranty. They might replace it and give you another new one.

I'm not a big fan of the AMD FX lineup, some are good, some ain't. Yours shouldn't be having troubles running a 280X.

 

[LePenguin01]

My warranty has expired and one of my friends has a gaming laptop. I guess I have to buy a new one 🙁

 

[Gman450]

Damn..
What's that low end card you have?

 

[LePenguin01]

It's a MSI GT 610. It was the previous gpu in my pc.

 

[Gman450]

Wow. That low end, huh?

But to be clear, every game shows this problem right? The fact that you're not getting the intended FPS.

 

[LePenguin01]

Not all the games. GTA V, Dying light, and Farcry 4 are having the same problem and COD AW, CS:GO, The Forest,and GTA IV seem to run at 60fps.

 

[Gman450]

If that is the case, I don't think you should be dropping more money on a new GPU.
Those games aren't unplayable, are they? Maybe you should just try and play it without FRAPS on. Kinda makes you paranoid really, when you see the FPS dropping.

 

[LePenguin01]

I don't play it with fraps on unless im testing the fps. It feels like console fps and not 60.

 

[Gman450]

While I don't recommend you buy a new GPU, if you have the money and are ready, well then it's up to you. And since you game at 1366x768, go for a more lower end graphics card. You'll save more money that way. Like a R9 270 or a 270x.