Unplayable bad frame rates on a smaller game

Hello, my name is Brandon. I am newish to PC as I have had my Helios 300 for about 5-6 months. I have played just cause 3, apex, bo4 and a few other games with perfect framerates for me as im not asking for anything spectacular, just at least 60 FPS. I recently downloaded "Sekrio Shadows Die Twice" it is only a 12 gig games and basic computers should be able to run the game at decent fps without a hitch, but for some reason I cannot run the game at even 10 FPS. I uninstalled every game from my laptop and have updated my drivers through the Geforce experience application. I am not for sure what to do as I am completely clueless with computers. I have noticed that when I open my predator sense it says my GPA is idling when I have Sekrio open. I take care of my PC as I only use it for homework and playing games like ARK or Just cause. Im so new to PC that if yall need me to do something it will have to be step by step, sorry for this inconvenience, I realize now my lack of PC knowledge is biting me in the butt and I am trying to learn more to be able to improve my gaming experiences. please help!!

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ven98

Have you tried my suggestion?

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ven98

Go to nvidia control panel>3d settings and as preferred graphics processor select high performance nvidia.

BrandonFredieu

-Model number- Predator PH315-51
-Part number(not required, but helpful)
-CPU- Intel Core i7-8750H CPU
-GPU- NVIDIA GTX 1060

-Operating system- Windows 10

----Also i noticed that when I opened the diagnostic tool thing (which took me forever and googling to figure out how to do) I noticed that there is a Display 1 and Display 2. Display 2 is where my GTX 1060 is at.. I dont know if this is a big deal or not because sometimes I run a HDMI to my gaming monitor for two screens but It said display 2 without it being connected. Could this be why I am getting abysmal frame rates?

ven98

Have you tried my suggestion?

BrandonFredieu

ven98 said:

Have you tried my suggestion?

Wow it worked! just like that I can move freely. If you don't mind me asking, is having it on high risky? could it damage my computer? just wondering because I will probably forget about it and leave it on high lol.

Also, why does something so simple literally change the whole game? why wasn't that already checked? sorry for so many questions, I am just curious and trying to learn more for future references.

BrandonFredieu

Here is a picture of my predator sense, it still has my GPU as 0..

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/editor/4y/1q1t92q8980j.png

ven98

Your device has 2 GPUs Intel HD graphics(integrated in the CPU) and Nvidia graphics. When the system detects a GPU demanding application it automatically runs it with the Nvidia GPU, but in some cases it doesn't consider some games as heavy GPU applications, so it runs with Intel HD graphics to conserve battery. There is no point running non graphics intensive tasks with the more powerful GPU, while the weaker one will still do the task flawlessly, while using less power. For more information you can google 'Nvidia optimus'.

Setting Nvidia as the preferred graphics processor forces all applications to use the Nvidia GPU. You can also adjust this for individual application by simply going to 3d settings and then going to the program settings tab.

BrandonFredieu

Okay cool thank you, I reverted it back to the default settings and went into the program and made it so Sekiro run on high. Thank you so much for your time as I was about to purchase it on console as well to be able to play it! thank you!!!