An515-57- facing performance related issues randomly, from 100 fps to 30fps and it stayed like that

notshadyshad

My laptop just lost a lot of performance randomly, like it was mid game, and I went from 100 fps to 30fps, and it stayed like that since. My specs are an515-57 3050ti and 11400h cpuhttps://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/70434956

this is a benchmark and it shows how bad the gpu randomly became, could i please have help with this?

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GAMING6698

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/725722/an515-57-facing-performance-related-issues-randomly-from-100-fps-to-30fps-and-it-stayed-like-that

Follow below optimization guide completely:

Windows 10/11 optimization guide for gaming — Acer Community

Axxo

The Acer Nitro 5 (AN51) experiencing random performance drops from 100 FPS to 30 FPS could be due to several factors, including overheating, background processes, outdated drivers, or incorrect power settings. Here's a breakdown of potential causes and solutions:-

Potential Causes and Solutions:
1. Overheating:
Problem: Gaming laptops can overheat, causing throttling and performance drops.
Solution: Clean the laptop's vents, use a cooling pad, and ensure the laptop is on a stable surface with good airflow.
2. Background Processes:
Problem: Other applications running in the background can consume resources, impacting game performance.
Solution: Close unnecessary applications and programs before launching games.
3. Outdated Drivers:
Problem: Outdated graphics drivers can cause compatibility issues and performance problems.
Solution: Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version.
4. Incorrect Power Settings:
Problem: Power saving settings can limit performance, especially during gaming.
Solution: Ensure the laptop is on High Performance mode in the battery settings.
5. Game Settings:
Problem: High graphics settings can strain the hardware, leading to performance drops.
Solution: Adjust in-game graphics settings to lower the workload on the CPU and GPU.
6. Software Conflicts:
Problem: Some software can interfere with game performance, causing random drops.
Solution: Identify and disable any conflicting software or apps.
7. GPU Issues:
Problem: Potential GPU issues can cause performance fluctuations.
Solution: Try disabling and re-enabling the GPU in Device Manager.
8. Storage Issues:
Problem: A nearly full SSD can impact performance.
Solution: Ensure the SSD has sufficient free space.
9. Dust and Maintenance:
Problem: Dust can hinder airflow and cause overheating.
Solution: Regularly clean the laptop's vents and fans.
10. Monitor Refresh Rate:
Problem: If the monitor refresh rate is lower than the game's intended FPS, it might cause drops.
Solution: Make sure the monitor refresh rate is at least 60Hz.

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