I'm experiencing really low FPS in games like Fortnite, Valorant, CS2, and Rust, despite my PC's specs suggesting it should handle them easily. Here are the details:
- GPU: GTX 1060 6GB
- CPU: Ryzen 7 5700G
- RAM: 16GB (single stick, 2666MHz, overclocked to 3200MHz)
Interestingly, I had a moment in Valorant where my FPS jumped to over 200, even while the PC was running hot at around 80°C. But after restarting, the performance dropped again. I've tried reinstalling drivers, tweaking in-game settings, and using MSI Afterburner with no success. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
4 Answers
Just to double-check, is your monitor connected to the GPU and not the motherboard? Sometimes people overlook this and it can affect performance.
It looks like you're suffering from some performance issues caused by having only one stick of RAM. Single-channel RAM can definitely bottleneck performance, especially with a CPU like the Ryzen 7 5700G. Consider adding a second stick to enable dual-channel mode for better performance. Also, check your CPU and GPU temperatures and frequencies while gaming to see if everything is running within normal parameters.
Your RAM setup is likely what's holding you back. Single-channel configurations can hurt your overall performance, especially when playing demanding games. Try getting another stick of RAM for dual-channel support; you might be surprised by the improvement!
Make sure your GPU isn't stuck at a low clock speed. Benchmarking it can help confirm if that’s the case. If necessary, consider using Display Driver Uninstaller to completely remove your current driver, and then do a clean install of the Nvidia driver.
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