I can't get high FPS while playing games. Getting fast FPS drops and stays the same for 5 mins

[emrebk]

I had my pc sent to hp support 2 months ago, the only thing they did was just replacing the battery. 

While playing games, the FPS count just suddenly drops to 4-10 from 50 bands. As soon as this happens, my gpu usage jumps up to 100% from 80s and this goes for 5mins minimum, and when i unplug and plug my computer again it just fixes itself but repeats the same issue again after 20-30 mins

I've gone through all the updates so please don't give me any ideas about how to upgrade my BIOS system or anything, I am in fact sure how to boot up the pc and upgrade BIOS and do all the necessary things by hand, these all have been done for 5-6 times already. I just want to get this done with. 

[Max3Aj]

@emrebk, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
It sounds like you're experiencing FPS drops on your HP Victus 16-d1 gaming laptop, which could be due to power management settings or thermal throttling. Here are some steps to help address the problem:

Check Power Management Settings

• Ensure your laptop is plugged in while gaming. Gaming laptops often reduce performance on battery to conserve energy and prevent overheating.
• Open the NVIDIA Control Panel:
  • Go to Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings.
  • Set Power Management Mode to Prefer Maximum Performance.

Optimize Windows Power Mode

• Set Windows Power Mode to Best Performance:
  • Search for "Power Mode" in Windows settings and adjust it accordingly.

Monitor Thermal Throttling

• High GPU usage spikes and FPS drops often indicate overheating. Use software like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to check temperatures during gameplay.
• If overheating occurs:
  • Clean your laptop's vents and fans.
  • Consider using a cooling pad to improve airflow.

Update Graphics Drivers

• Ensure your NVIDIA drivers are up-to-date:
  • Right-click on the desktop > NVIDIA Control Panel > Check for Updates.

Adjust Game Settings

• Lower demanding settings such as shadows, reflections, and lighting in games.
• Reduce the resolution or refresh rate if necessary to improve performance.

Close Background Processes

• Use Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to close unnecessary applications that might be consuming resources.

Test After Unplugging/Replugging

• The fact that unplugging and replugging temporarily resolves the issue suggests a potential hardware or power delivery problem:
  • Check if the power adapter is functioning properly.
  • Ensure you're using the original charger provided by HP.

Disable Battery Boost (if applicable)

• Some gaming laptops have a feature called Battery Boost that limits GPU performance to conserve battery life. Check your NVIDIA or AMD control panel settings and disable this feature if it's enabled.

BIOS Update

• Consider updating the BIOS, as this can sometimes resolve performance issues. You can check for updates through the HP Support Assistant. 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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