Repetitive Framerate Drop

kaharis · 12-01-2007, 10:32 PM

Well, I've seen several other people requesting support for this problem, however my computer isn't dual core. Basically what is happening is when I load a game, everything goes fine for a minute or two, but then the frame rate will drop dramatically, to around 10-15 FPS. This will last for a few seconds, and then go back to normal. After another 30 seconds or so, the process will repeat. This doesn't only happen on online games, but offline ones too.

Now, I have tried everything to solve this problem. Just today I tried doubling my RAM to 2 gigs, I've defragmented my hard drive, killed unnecessary background applications, updated all drivers, flashed the newest BIOS, and even reinstalled Windows XP and the game.

Computer specs:
OS: Windows XP SP2
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+
RAM: 2 Gigabytes
Motherboard: Asus A8N-VM
Graphics Card: NVidia GeForce 6800 GS

**pharoah** · 12-01-2007, 10:59 PM

what game is it?also are you playing online,or single player when it happens?

kaharis · 12-02-2007, 11:41 AM

It happens on most every game. If you need some examples, Oblivion, Half Life 2, Counter Strike Source, and Bioshock.
It happens whether I'm playing online, offline, and even in menus.

**pharoah** · 12-02-2007, 11:48 AM

well first off lets check the temps,and voltages with speedfan use prime95,and rthdribl at the same time to put a load on the computer.then post back the temp,and voltage readings.

kaharis · 12-02-2007, 12:23 PM

Well, heres the results while running the Prime 95 torture test and Real Time HDR...

Voltages:
Vcore: 1.45V
+12V: 12.04V
AVcc: 3.38V

Temperatures:
System: 47C
CPU: 57C
AUX: 57C
Local: 58C
Remote: 117C
HD0: 42C
HD1: 41C
Core: 85C
Core: 118C

n8stone27 · 12-21-2007, 05:27 AM

I have a very similar problem:

http://futuremark.yougamers.com/foru...t=70025&page=5

You ever find a solution?

kaharis · 12-21-2007, 12:47 PM

Yeah, I opened up my video card, cleaned the dust out and replaced the thermal paste. Problem hasn't happened since.

12-01-2007, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
kaharis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Repetitive Framerate Drop Well, I've seen several other people requesting support for this problem, however my computer isn't dual core. Basically what is happening is when I load a game, everything goes fine for a minute or two, but then the frame rate will drop dramatically, to around 10-15 FPS. This will last for a few seconds, and then go back to normal. After another 30 seconds or so, the process will repeat. This doesn't only happen on online games, but offline ones too. Now, I have tried everything to solve this problem. Just today I tried doubling my RAM to 2 gigs, I've defragmented my hard drive, killed unnecessary background applications, updated all drivers, flashed the newest BIOS, and even reinstalled Windows XP and the game. Computer specs: OS: Windows XP SP2 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ RAM: 2 Gigabytes Motherboard: Asus A8N-VM Graphics Card: NVidia GeForce 6800 GS

12-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop what game is it?also are you playing online,or single player when it happens? __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

12-02-2007, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
kaharis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop It happens on most every game. If you need some examples, Oblivion, Half Life 2, Counter Strike Source, and Bioshock. It happens whether I'm playing online, offline, and even in menus.

12-02-2007, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop well first off lets check the temps,and voltages with speedfan use prime95,and rthdribl at the same time to put a load on the computer.then post back the temp,and voltage readings. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

12-02-2007, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
kaharis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop Well, heres the results while running the Prime 95 torture test and Real Time HDR... Voltages: Vcore: 1.45V +12V: 12.04V AVcc: 3.38V Temperatures: System: 47C CPU: 57C AUX: 57C Local: 58C Remote: 117C HD0: 42C HD1: 41C Core: 85C Core: 118C

12-21-2007, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
n8stone27 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop I have a very similar problem: http://futuremark.yougamers.com/foru...t=70025&page=5 You ever find a solution?

12-21-2007, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
kaharis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: Repetitive Framerate Drop Yeah, I opened up my video card, cleaned the dust out and replaced the thermal paste. Problem hasn't happened since.