I'm experiencing a frustrating issue where my PC, which used to run games like Sons of the Forest at around 200 FPS, is now stuck below 20 FPS on multiple titles, including Trepang2. It's not overheating, and I would really appreciate any advice on how to troubleshoot or fix this. For reference, my GPU is an RTX 4080 Super.
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When your FPS drops that dramatically, there might be an issue beyond just the GPU. Start by checking the GPU usage in Task Manager. If it’s only showing about 5-10% usage, the game might be running on the integrated GPU instead. Also, verify that your power settings are configured for performance rather than power-saving. If everything looks okay but the FPS is still low, consider resetting your NVIDIA Control Panel settings to defaults and ensure no background processes are hogging CPU or RAM. It could be a driver issue too, so reinstalling the latest GPU drivers could resolve this.
What specs should I share for better insight? I'm about to reset my PC except for personal files.