I recently took my Acer Predator Helios 300, which has an Intel i7 and an Nvidia 3070, to a shop because it was overheating. They found the issue and updated my BIOS and maybe the motherboard too. Since then, my laptop's performance has dropped significantly. Games now have major frame skips, and the overall responsiveness feels sluggish, especially the longer I use it. I've already tried reinstalling my drivers, but it hasn't helped. I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'd appreciate simple, straightforward advice on how to address this problem or other potential solutions.
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It's worth checking how much RAM is installed compared to how much it's supposed to have. Sometimes, after a BIOS update, the system can revert to default settings, which might not utilize all your RAM properly. Just ensure everything is seated correctly and recognized by the system.
When a BIOS is updated, it typically wipes any custom settings. I suggest checking your BIOS for these 'optimized defaults' and turning on Resizable BAR if your GPU supports it. If you're unsure how to do this, I can guide you!
Have you considered backing up your important files and doing a fresh install of Windows? It can sometimes be the best way to eliminate software issues after a major update. Here's a guide on how to create installation media: [Create Installation Media for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d). That's my next step too!
A BIOS update shouldn't create such dramatic performance drops, but it resets a lot of settings. You might want to load optimized defaults in your BIOS settings. Enabling some features like Resizable BAR and ensuring RAM is set to its rated speed could help recover some performance.
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