Permanent FPS Drop...

I always used to get a stable 60-70 fps but around 2 days ago when i booted up val i now cant get over 40. Game is unplayable for me rn. I have no idea what the issue is
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Ink | Soul Artist
Hmmmm Shift + Ctrl + windows + B Delete all your %temp% files And try to restart your computer If those doesn't work then lmk again once u yried @cursed_tragic
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i did shift ctrl windows b and how would i get to temp files? app data local? @Ink | Soul Artist
Ink | Soul Artist
Windows + r %temp% These are cache files
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
@cursed_tragic is your cpu overheating frequently? valorant is a CPU intensive game
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
nope done
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
Is it an older cpu? maybe used?
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
some i cant delete because the file is being used nope laptop
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Hm
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
Is this a normal laptop or a gaming laptop
Ink | Soul Artist
Close all ur apps first
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
it has always ran valorant smoothly when i started playing
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Ok roland got it Back to sleep
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
normal
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
Goodnight ^.^
Ink | Soul Artist
Gn :3
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
Normal laptops are not built for gaming So it’s likely that over time the more you played The more strain it put on your CPU causing it to develop wear and tear
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
it was a sudden drop
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
how long have you been playing
Ink | Soul Artist
But he was 60 fps fine last time means this is a graphical issue rn, prob his memory ram on his GPU being clogged or his CPU is overusing from apps he download etc
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
since like may of last year idk
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
so almost a year
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
yeah
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
I’m not exactly sure what it could be but I know laptops are quite sensitive
Ink | Soul Artist
Usually require PC debugging for the issue, but ion think the issue is that serious
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
Valorant can be ran on a majority of PCS but it’s still a laptop
Ink | Soul Artist
Which he ran smoothly b4
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
That isn’t specifically tailored for gaming
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Welp imma just take this one
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
its been running so smooth until a few days
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Share ur specs
xbld.
xbld.10mo ago
hmmm
Ink | Soul Artist
Try deleting temp file firat
jidat
jidat10mo ago
All of em
Ink | Soul Artist
Including the one in ur recycling bin
jidat
jidat10mo ago
That will not get them 20 fps back
Ink | Soul Artist
Then re run it
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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Ink | Soul Artist
Usually would Especially if ur temp file is like 4gb big
jidat
jidat10mo ago
1 sec
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
there is some files in temp that are for overwolf browser i dont wanna end that task and create another issue
Ink | Soul Artist
Then skip it How big is ur temp file
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Ok @cursed_tragic open task manager then performance and show a ss Of the whole screen
Ink | Soul Artist
Setting val priority can affect ping in game o.o
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Who said i am gonna do that The performance tab.
Ink | Soul Artist
My left bicep ;w;
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
oh sorry ... cpu or ram
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Cpu
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Show the whole screen while selecting cpu
Ink | Soul Artist
Shud send ur full screen
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Do u have fast startup enabled in power options?
Ink | Soul Artist
1 day 💀💀💀
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
ive seen people with years lmao
Ink | Soul Artist
I'm definitely sure it's the built up cache files xd
jidat
jidat10mo ago
^
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
tryna find it fast startup is on
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Change settings that are currently unavailable
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
turn it off?
Ink | Soul Artist
Wth, my laptop doesn't even have these options 😭
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Then disable fast startup
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
control panel - hardware and sound ok disabled
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Show ur power plan
Ink | Soul Artist
I'm on a 2011 laptop bro
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
oh shitt
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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Ink | Soul Artist
Edit power plan Show it
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Power options
Ink | Soul Artist
The power settings, graphic etc
jidat
jidat10mo ago
U are in balanced mode rn Set it to high performance
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
oh yeah
Ink | Soul Artist
Wait r u battery or plugged?
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
should i create a planm? plugged
Ink | Soul Artist
Good
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Is there no high performance plan there alrdy? Show ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Welp What laptop are u using?
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
lenovo ideapad flex 5
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Change plan settings Imma just make the cpu run at max power Might cause overheating so u can change it back later Change plan settings and show a ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
👍
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Hmk Open windows settings Then apps Then background apps And disable background apps
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i just changed processor state btw
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Kk
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Win 11 smh
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
where do i go
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Installed apps
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
yes i know its a visual glitch
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cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i just find it funny
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Just leave background apps Go to game mode And disable it
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
disable or enable? i disabled it
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Yea disable
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
ok
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Search for performance in windows search Then adjust the appearance and performance of windows Set it to best performance
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
doen
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Check for windows update In windows settings
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
none updated it las tnight
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Restart ur pc And open val
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
alright brb back @jidat yeah its the same i noticed one thing tho my valorant ran noticbly moother (still not over 40) when it was NOT plugged in
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Hm i would assume its overheating
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
also one question why is everything so saturated now
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Mhmm
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
it just looks darker
jidat
jidat10mo ago
No idea That shouldn't happen prob
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
U can turn the saturation up in intel comman center
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
yeah it looks good tho
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Is that with the game still running?
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
no should i just sit in a dm and send screenshot?
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Sit in range And show a full screenshot Btw are u running any recording/overlay software?
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
nope actually i have tracker
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Show ur in game display and graphics settings
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
sitting in a dm for a minute
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cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
ok i think ima go
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Welp Later then
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
is there anything else? tell me all the info ill figure it out
jidat
jidat10mo ago
I need to see ur graphics settings
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
how in val?
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Yes
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
all low or off
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Also we can make a few tweaks in intel control panel
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
now?
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Whenever u want
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
sure last thing
jidat
jidat10mo ago
If u wanna go for now then sure
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
last thing then ima sleep
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Just sleep man We can do this tomorrow
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
nah its fine last thing th o
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Right click on ur desktop And open intel control panel
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Hm u have arc Intel arc control Idk too much about it but still lets try Open it and show a ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Performance And show ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Display and show ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Breh That control panel is shit Go to games and show ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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jidat
jidat10mo ago
Why does val have a ubisoft logo Click on valorant and show ss
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
wait
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
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cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i honestly might of fixed it
jidat
jidat10mo ago
By doing what
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i disabled the highlights it might of been on and recording most likely not
jidat
jidat10mo ago
So u were running a recording smh I say close apps like ur browser,discord and any overlay also overwolf when playing
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
i might just uninstall tracker
jidat
jidat10mo ago
Do it Uninstall overwolf too
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
uninstalled everythign
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
just wanted to send this so you could see the choppiness ok goodnight
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
thanks for help can anyone help?? @Ink | Soul Artist any suggestions? should i reinstall?
arab cat
arab cat10mo ago
in the ss of your task manager it looked like you had a lot of background processes, and for a laptop like yours 280 can be a heck of a lot.. so i'd suggest closing many of them from the background and your ram usage was at 60% without val so check the usage while in a valorant game, deathmatch f.e
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
nah i fixed it just needed a clean reset and my sanity...
BuhhCat
BuhhCat10mo ago
what you mean by clean reset
arab cat
arab cat10mo ago
maybe windows
cursed_tragic
cursed_tragicOP10mo ago
factory reset

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