I've had my MSI Thin GF63 12 VE laptop for about 11 months, and it generally handles most games well, like Call of Duty and Hogwarts Legacy on medium to high settings. However, I'm noticing some serious performance issues in games like Fortnite and Valorant. For example, in Fortnite, my FPS drops to around 20-40 during fights, and even while running around, I can only manage about 100 FPS max. In Valorant, I'm stuck at 160 FPS most of the time but occasionally dip to 90-110 FPS. Benchmarks are showing similar underperformance; in 3D Mark, my score is about 1400, while the average for my setup should be around 1700. Can anyone suggest what the issue could be?
2 Answers
Have you updated your graphics drivers recently? Sometimes outdated drivers can lead to poor performance in newer games. Also, consider adjusting some in-game settings; lowering them might give you a boost in FPS, especially in competitive games like Valorant. It's all about finding that sweet spot for performance versus visuals!
First off, check your cooling system. If your laptop's getting too hot, it could throttle performance. Sometimes even the best cooling solutions struggle during intense gameplay. If your GPU temperature is in the 60-70°C range while gaming, that's generally okay, but make sure airflow isn't blocked and consider cleaning the fans if you haven't done that in a while. It's surprising how dust buildup can affect the overall performance!
Yeah, overheating can be sneaky! Also, check if you're using the right power settings in your laptop's control panel. Sometimes it's set to battery saver mode by default, which can cap performance.
Totally agree! Updating drivers can make a huge difference. Don't forget to check if there's a performance mode in your laptop settings as well, it could improve your gaming experience!