Question Low FPS in games after Windows Reinstall

[johnsmith18]

Hi guys,

So I recently reinstalled my Windows as I think it was time (2-3 years). Unfortunately, after the installation I noticed that the PC was performing much worse than before. I've updated the GPU drivers using Geforce NOW as well as the chipset drivers, turned off the battery settings in Windows, set up the Nvidia Control Panel for maximum performance but I am still getting low fps. I've ran a benchmark : https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/67967396

Would appreciate any ideas on why this might be happening.

 

[Bob.B]

Hi guys,

So I recently reinstalled my Windows as I think it was time (2-3 years). Unfortunately, after the installation I noticed that the PC was performing much worse than before. I've updated the GPU drivers using Geforce NOW as well as the chipset drivers, turned off the battery settings in Windows, set up the Nvidia Control Panel for maximum performance but I am still getting low fps. I've ran a benchmark : https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/67967396

Would appreciate any ideas on why this might be happening.

Run ubm like this.
Reboot.
Wait a few mins for things to settle down.
Run ubm with the browser closed.
Post a link to the results page.

 

[johnsmith18]

Here are the new results: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/67967939
Although the new results are much better than before I still feel like games produce less FPS than before reinstalling Windows.

 

[Bob.B]

Here are the new results: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/67967939
Although the new results are much better than before I still feel like games produce less FPS than before reinstalling Windows.

You might want to update the bios your a little behind.

Is there some reason you installed windows on the slow disk?

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I recently reinstalled my Windows

how did you go about it?

wiped previous installation drive and performed a fresh install via MS Media Creation Tool,
used older install media(DVDs, etc),
'Reset PC' through Windows options..?

 

[johnsmith18]

how did you go about it?

wiped previous installation drive and performed a fresh install via MS Media Creation Tool,
used older install media(DVDs, etc),
'Reset PC' through Windows options..?

Reset PC through Windows

 

[johnsmith18]

You might want to update the bios your a little behind.

Is there some reason you installed windows on the slow disk?

Hmm.. no reason at all. It was first installed on this disk before I bought the second ssd and I don't remember Windows asking me where to install itself

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

Reset PC through Windows

that is not the same as a 'reinstall'.
all that does is reset your current OS to a default profile.

if looking for a fresh clean install follow these steps:
How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial | Tom's Hardware Forum

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

reinstalled my Windows as I think it was time (2-3 years)

there's really not any reason to perform a reinstall unless you are having issues with the OS
or you have installed a new motherboard

now though that you have gone through the Reset option and are having problems,
i would recommend a fresh install following the guide provided by Tom's.
make sure to follow details about installed drives and other instructions.