Posted October 28, 2014 Here's the deal; I just got my new gaming PC and below are the specs. I've managed to get Skyrim on but nothing else due to slow download speed. I tried playing it and max out at 60 FPS but get an average of 30 FPS going even down to 18 FPS during any intense action. I've gone with vanilla, modded, checked my Graphics cards settings, nothings working. Playing on the lowest settings gives me an average of 51 FPS. please help. Setup Below: GPU: GTX 980 4GB 8GB of ram CPU: 4670k Intel Core i5 1TB Hard Drive 250GB SSD Asus ATX Z97 mother board Basically a Great Computer more than capable of running skyrim I just don't understand why it's acting like i'm using a laptop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 What resolution are you running? I almost never get frame drops on my rig with the same specs. even with >1440p DSR INTEL CORE I5 4670K | NVIDIA GTX 980 | NOCTUA NH-L9i | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI | KINGSTON 120GB V300 CM STORM QUICKFIRE TK | BENQ XL2420TE | ROCCAT SAVU | FRACTAL DEFINE R4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author I'm running at 1080p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 and your monitor is plugged into the GPU, yes? INTEL CORE I5 4670K | NVIDIA GTX 980 | NOCTUA NH-L9i | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI | KINGSTON 120GB V300 CM STORM QUICKFIRE TK | BENQ XL2420TE | ROCCAT SAVU | FRACTAL DEFINE R4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author What resolution are you running? I almost never get frame drops on my rig with the same specs. even with >1440p DSR I'm running at 1080p and have been switching back and forth through settings to get something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author and your monitor is plugged into the GPU, yes? yeah. don't know why it wouldn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 yeah. don't know why it wouldn't ok gave a picture of the back of your computer please if not that is your problem. Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author ok gave a picture of the back of your computer please if not that is your problem. Excuse me? I', sorry what do you mean by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Excuse me? I', sorry what do you mean by that? Can you send a picture of the back of your computer. If the wiring is not correct, that is your problem. Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author Can you send a picture of the back of your computer. If the wiring is not correct, that is your problem. sorry i can't but it is hooked up to the back of the GPU in the HDMI port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 sorry i can't but it is hooked up to the back of the GPU in the HDMI port ok as long is its not plugged into the motherboard. Also, how much was the cable if it was only like a dollar a foot it may be HDMI1.0 which (I think) can only do 30fps. Don't forget to go to Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author ok as long is its not plugged into the motherboard. Also, how much was the cable if it was only like a dollar a foot it may be HDMI1.0 which (I think) can only do 30fps. Don't forget to go to Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. It's actually Display port put in the display port port but then adapted to HDMI with an Adapter for the display. and it's on max. but the HDMI cable was a high 30 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 ok as long is its not plugged into the motherboard. Also, how much was the cable if it was only like a dollar a foot it may be HDMI1.0 which (I think) can only do 30fps. Don't forget to go to Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. HDMI can do 1080p @ 60 FPS, just not anything higher. Have you installed the latest drivers OP? How to Post Topics, the Right Way / The Ultimate Build Parts List "4 words. DON'T BE A DUMBASS" ~@Swndlr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 do a fresh install of the GPU driver CPU: Intel Core i5-4670k Mobo: MSI Z97 Gaming 3 RAM: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB 1866 Video Card: MSI GTX 970 GAMING 4G SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB HDD: WD 1TB + 500GB Caviar BluePSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2 Case: Gigabyte GZ-G1 Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown MousePad: Corsair MM200Steam/Origin/Uplay: renz62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author do a fresh install of the GPU driver I did...3 times. but i could try again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 make sure you have the latest drivers, and then verify the game files in steam (or whatever client you use) Spoiler I7 4790K @4.5 Ghz 1.294V VALIDATION, MSI Z97 Gaming 7, 24GB DDR3 1600, Asus Strix 1070 8GB OC@ 2.2Ghz, Corsair graphite series 760T (Black), Cooler master V850, NH-D15 w/LNA ,1TB Samsung 850 Evo, 480GB Sandisk Ultra II SSD, 3TB Seagate Barracuda x 3, 1 TB WD Passport (Backup drive), 2 TB WD Passport (Backup Drive 2), Windows 10 Pro x64 (uhg), Logitech G900 Chaos (Main), Steelseries Rival (FADE) (Courtesy of Edzel Yago, Thanks Ed), Steelsieres Rival 300 Hyperbeast Special Edition, Coolermaster Quickfire TKL (MX Blue), Razer Blackwidow Tournament edition (Greens). Audio: Sennheiser HD598 SE, Edifier S1000DB, AudioEngine D1 DAC; Yamaha MG06X Mixer & AudioTechnica AT2020. Phones; Daily drivers: Nexus 6P 64GB/iPhone 6 (Music), Apple Watch, Apple AirPods. Laptop: 2015 Macbook Pro 13, 8GB of RAM, 2.7Ghz i5, 240GB Apple SSD. Spoiler Plex Server: i7 3770, Gigabyte Board, 16GB DDR3 1600, Asus Strix GTX 1050ti 4GB, 120GB SSD Boot Drive, 8 x 3TB Seagate Barracuda, Rosewill RSV-R4000 With 2 Rosewill Hot Swap 4x Backplane Bays, 1050 Watt Corsair HX Series PSU,Hyper T2, Windows 10 Pro I also do Youtube, check me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 It's actually Display port put in the display port port but then adapted to HDMI with an Adapter for the display. and it's on max. but the HDMI cable was a high 30 bucks It may be your adapter is limiting it. And did ytou change what i have been telling you to? Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author It may be your adapter is limiting it. And did ytou change what i have been telling you to? Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. Thanks for the help. I'm installing another game (Payday 2) and i'll see if i have the same problem. and hes i did do this: Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks for the help. I'm installing another game (Payday 2) and i'll see if i have the same problem. and hes i did do this: Desktop> right click> screen resolution> Advanced settings> Monitor> Screen refresh rate> make sure this is the highest option. OK if nothing a said fixes it i don't know how to help. We should play payday 2 together TotalLegitREMIX Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 A couple of other things you could check: Check Power Options in the Control Panel to see if Windows is in power saving. Use GPU-Z, AIDA or something similar to check memory and core clock on the GPU (check while in game). It could be throttling, thus causing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 28, 2014 Author A couple of other things you could check: Check Power Options in the Control Panel to see if Windows is in power saving. Use GPU-Z, AIDA or something similar to check memory and core clock on the GPU (check while in game). It could be throttling, thus causing issues. Thanks I might have missed that. i'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 29, 2014 Author ok so all my other games run at super high FPS Payday 2 runs at the max 135, and all my other games are going well over 100 FPS. but skyrim stays at 18. with no mods. and i don't understand why it's doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 29, 2014 ok so all my other games run at super high FPS Payday 2 runs at the max 135, and all my other games are going well over 100 FPS. but skyrim stays at 18. with no mods. and i don't understand why it's doing this. Just try re-installing I've had this issue before and it fixed it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 29, 2014 Reinstall the game and try again. Of this didn't GO to preferences>boot options>"CPU_core_(# of cores)>save>launch again Spoiler Spoiler Obligatory PC specs CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHzCPU Cooler: Corsair H50Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GBStorage: Western Digital Blue 500GBStorage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TBVideo Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1Case: Fractal Design Define SPower Supply: Corsair CSM 550W Spoiler If you are new please read the CoC! Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS! Quote people when replying to them. PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS. Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information. DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler. Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question". There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT POST SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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