I bought my HP Victus laptop a few months back, and it used to run games like Roblox at over 240 FPS, but now it can barely hit 100 FPS. It's really frustrating, and I'm not very tech-savvy. Here are the specs: 512 GB SSD, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H, and an Nvidia RTX 3060 6 GB. It's not that old, but it's slowed down significantly in just a couple of months. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this?
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Don't forget that laptops can accumulate dust quite easily, which can slow them down. It might be worth cleaning out the insides to improve airflow. A little maintenance can go a long way!
It might also be that your SSD is getting full. Windows likes to have free space for efficient performance. Check your storage and clear some space if needed!
Hey! It sounds like your laptop might be set to use the wrong graphics card. Make sure you're using the Nvidia RTX 3060 for gaming. You can check this by right-clicking on your desktop, selecting NVIDIA Control Panel, and adjusting the settings under 'Manage 3D Settings.' Switch the preferred graphics processor to 'High-performance NVIDIA processor.' Also, ensure your laptop is plugged in while gaming since it usually limits performance on battery. Good luck!
Another thing to consider is whether your laptop is running on the integrated graphics instead of the dedicated GPU. Just double-check that the right one is selected in your graphics settings.
I did the high-performance option and it worked like a miracle! Thank you so much, you're the best <3