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GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB Gaming X: Decreased FPS in CS:GO with i5 7400, 8GB RAM, Win 10 Setup

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Why do I get frequent FPS drops to 70–80 in CS:GO on an i5-7400, GTX 1050 Ti, 8 GB RAM, and Windows 10?

The drops are most likely caused by background activity, disk access, a CPU bottleneck, or a Windows 10/driver issue rather than overheating. [#16925339][#16925779][#16926040][#16926164] Start by logging a 20-minute session with FRAPS and HWiNFO64 sensors, and watch clocks and temperatures with MSI Afterburner plus RivaTuner while playing. [#16924298][#16924990] Check Process Explorer to see whether any other process is using CPU or disk during the FPS dips, because the thread suspected the game or another app could be causing them. [#16925779][#16926040] One reply suggested disabling the Steam overlay, and another said the graphics drivers should be installed manually, not only through Windows Update. [#16925994][#16926059] If the issue persists, the discussion points to Windows 10 as a possible cause. [#16925994][#16926164]
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  • #1 16924294
    Wujekkkk
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    Hello,
    I have recently assembled a computer, I counted FPS on CS: GO permanently within 200-250, but FPS rarely exceed 200, I often have drops to 70-80 ...
    components
    i5 7400
    GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB gaming X
    8GB RAM 2400MHz
    win 10

    All drivers are up to date, what could be?
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  • #2 16924298
    Kasek21
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    Install and run FRAPS, install and run HWiNFO64 (sensors only) and enable file login. Run the game, play for 20 minutes. and put the log from HWiNFO in the attachment (after packing).
    By the way, Process Explorer may be running in the background and give screen a screen.
  • #3 16924990
    zaczo
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    Do not listen to these pseudo specs, that you would come with a cough, they would say that you have cancer. It is possible that thermal throttling occurs - the processor clock speed drops to reduce the temperature. You folded yourself. Start by controlling the temperature during the game, install the msi afterburner with the addition of riva, you can find the exact explanation on the net if needed.
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  • #4 16925339
    Wujekkkk
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    zaczo wrote:
    Do not listen to these pseudo specs, that you would come with a cough, they would say that you have cancer. It is possible that thermal throttling occurs - the processor clock speed drops to reduce the temperature. You folded yourself. Start by controlling the temperature during the game, install the msi afterburner with the addition of riva, you can find the exact explanation on the net if needed.


    The temperature during the game does not exceed 40 degrees so this is not a big result
  • #5 16925559
    rcnitros
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    And aren't some processes "eating up" the computer?
  • #6 16925594
    Kasek21
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    Until he does what has been written, there is nothing to talk about.
  • #7 16925766
    Wujekkkk
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    GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB Gaming X: Decreased FPS in CS:GO with i5 7400, 8GB RAM, Win 10 Setup

    Please help.
    It is impossible to play as FPS jumps below 150, because I have a 144 Hz monitor and it doesn't work.
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  • #8 16925779
    Kasek21
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    Everything is OK except that either the application that uses the disk or the game that reads something dips. 4 bigger drops for 20 minutes play so annoying?

    What disk is there?

    GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB Gaming X: Decreased FPS in CS:GO with i5 7400, 8GB RAM, Win 10 Setup

    GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB Gaming X: Decreased FPS in CS:GO with i5 7400, 8GB RAM, Win 10 Setup

    Wujekkkk wrote:
    I can't play as the fps jumps below 150 because I have a 144hz monitor and then it doesn't ...

    It's about such small differences! It looks like this:

    GTX 1050TI MSI 4GB Gaming X: Decreased FPS in CS:GO with i5 7400, 8GB RAM, Win 10 Setup

    It seems that the CPU is not making. Is it the same on other graphics settings (resolution / details)?
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  • #9 16925899
    daminek1234
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    @ Kasek21 I know from autopsy that CS: GO can't load a CPU like that.
    These drops look like disk problems to me.

    @Wujekkkk You can still look for other topics about CS: GO was this multitude.
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  • #10 16925938
    enhanced
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    @ Kasek21
    Certainly it is not a few times - logging in is every 2000 ms, so for catching fps (drops) such logging is not suitable, anyway it should be measured frametime and with the lowest possible reading.

    Certainly CPU for slow since the GPU does not reach 50% and this GPU is not a miracle. I wonder if RAM speed would change anything. You could play with how it still works Timer Resolution or as it was called https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/41sjz1/timer_resolution_fixed_fps_drops/ at the lowest possible value.
  • #11 16925994
    Grzenio8595
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    The author, try to disable the Steam overlay during games. I have the same problem on the i7 6700k and GTX 960 with a fixed 300 fps, during the game they can drop to 100 a few times. I would add that on the old PC i5 750 + GTX 960 there were no such situations. I read a few topics and probably Windows 10 is responsible for these drops.
  • #12 16926033
    Wujekkkk
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    Kasek21 wrote:
    Everything is OK except that either the application that uses the disk or the game that reads something dips. 4 bigger drops for 20 minutes play so annoying?

    What disk is there?



    I have to have a fixed 200fps because I'm 144hz and I am a player who plays a lot of tournaments on a daily basis and this is also my salary supplement.

    Drive: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB 3.5 '' SATA / 600



    Gentlemen, don't say that my intellect is not enough for CS: GO? This game has no cosmic requirements and on the highest details I should achieve a constant 200 + fps and I play on the lowest and 1024x768 .... On every chapter it is the same ... Even a month ago I played on a laptop i5-5200u and GeForce 940m 2gb and I had 140fps without any major problems. And here we are talking about a PC with a much better specification than a laptop ....

    Added after 36 [seconds]:

    Please see what happened today http://www17.zippyshare.com/v/vWi0qPZM/file.html
  • #13 16926040
    enhanced
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    This log looks like what I described. 940m gave 140fps but in this chapter how do you say that is the minimum?

    There may be something with windows / drivers - after all, it's a win10 bug out :)
    See if any other process eats the CPU while playing - process explorer look. See before the game and in time.
  • #14 16926052
    Wujekkkk
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    I don't think I have to reinstall the system on Windows 7
  • #15 16926059
    enhanced
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    And this may not work - unfortunately such a charm that it can work with big problems because with support there is a problem of older systems than 10.

    And out of curiosity, have you installed the graphics drivers manually? Not from windows update only manually? Also check what happens when you start the afterburner's msi (don't set anything in it, just fire it).
  • #16 16926076
    Wujekkkk
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    enhanced wrote:
    This log looks like what I described. 940m gave 140fps but in this chapter how do you say that is the minimum?

    There may be something with windows / drivers - after all, it's a win10 bug out :)
    See if any other process eats the CPU while playing - process explorer look. See before the game and in time.


    On the same as now because I play 1025x768
    Above is the screen from the process explorer
  • #17 16926129
    enhanced
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    Screen is but with parts :) preferably with CS running in the background.
  • #18 16926164
    Grzenio8595
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    On Windows 7, I didn't have such problems on weaker components. And on Windows 10 there are these problems, so I tend to say that the system and not the hardware is to blame.
    @Wujekkkk Have you tried disabling the Steam overlay while playing?
  • #19 16926247
    Wujekkkk
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    Grzenio8595 wrote:
    On Windows 7, I didn't have such problems on weaker components. And on Windows 10 there are these problems, so I tend to say that the system and not the hardware is to blame.
    @Wujekkkk Have you tried disabling the Steam overlay while playing?



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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing decreased FPS in CS:GO while using an MSI GTX 1050TI 4GB Gaming X graphics card, an Intel i5 7400 processor, and 8GB of RAM on a Windows 10 setup. The user reports FPS drops from a stable range of 200-250 down to 70-80, despite having updated drivers and monitoring temperatures that remain low (around 40 degrees Celsius). Various suggestions are made, including using monitoring tools like FRAPS and HWiNFO64 to log performance data, checking for thermal throttling, and investigating potential disk issues. Other users recommend disabling the Steam overlay and consider the possibility of Windows 10 causing performance issues, as the user previously had better performance on an older system with Windows 7. The discussion emphasizes the need to identify background processes that may be consuming CPU resources and suggests experimenting with RAM speed and timer resolution settings.
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TL;DR: On an i5‑7400/GTX 1050 Ti build, CS:GO showed 200–250 FPS with drops to 70–80; “Certainly CPU for slow” noted one expert. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]

Why it matters: Competitive players on 144 Hz need consistent frametimes, not occasional deep dips. This FAQ is for CS:GO users chasing stable high FPS on mid-range Intel/NVIDIA rigs.

Quick Facts

Why is my CS:GO FPS dropping on an i5‑7400 + GTX 1050 Ti?

Logs and screenshots suggest CPU‑bound behavior with low GPU usage. One analyst said, “Certainly CPU for slow since the GPU does not reach 50%.” Disk reads or background tasks can add stutter. Start by monitoring CPU, GPU, and disk during matches to confirm the bottleneck. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]

How do I properly log a CS:GO session to catch stutters?

Use FRAPS for FPS and HWiNFO64 (Sensors‑only) with file logging enabled, then play 20 minutes. Also keep Process Explorer open to spot CPU‑hungry processes. Share the HWiNFO log for review. 3‑step quick start: 1. Install FRAPS and HWiNFO64. 2. Enable HWiNFO sensor logging. 3. Play 20 minutes and save logs. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16924298]

Could my hard drive be causing FPS dips?

Yes. A helper noted the game or another app might hit the disk, coinciding with four bigger drops in a 20‑minute run. Monitor disk activity alongside FPS to confirm. If spikes align with reads, move CS:GO to faster storage or close scanning apps. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16925779]

Are my temps OK, or is this thermal throttling?

You reported in‑game temperatures not exceeding 40 °C. That level is well below typical CPU throttling thresholds, so temperature is unlikely the cause here. Focus on CPU limits, background tasks, or storage activity instead. [Elektroda, Wujekkkk, post #16925339]

Does Windows 10 itself cause CS:GO FPS drops?

One user with i7‑6700K and GTX 960 reported fixed 300 FPS dropping to ~100 and blamed Windows 10, not hardware. While experiences vary, OS scheduling and overlays can impact frametimes. Test with overlays disabled and clean drivers. [Elektroda, Grzenio8595, post #16925994]

Should I roll back to Windows 7 to fix these drops?

A responder warned this may not work due to limited support for older systems. Modern drivers and platform support center on Windows 10. Try clean, manual GPU driver installs and background‑process audits before considering OS changes. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16926059]

Will disabling the Steam overlay help?

It was tried in this case and did not change behavior. Still, disabling overlays is a quick test during troubleshooting because they can add hooks and extra CPU work. Re‑enable only after you confirm stability. [Elektroda, Wujekkkk, post #16926247]

Is my CPU actually the bottleneck in CS:GO here?

Evidence points to CPU limits when GPU load sits well below 50% during drops. As one expert put it, “Certainly CPU for slow.” Lowering resolution often increases CPU load per frame, so test at native res with identical settings. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]

Do RAM speed or timers affect CS:GO frametimes?

A contributor wondered if higher RAM speed or adjusting Timer Resolution could help. Try forcing the lowest timer value and retesting. Gains vary, but tighter memory and timers can smooth frame pacing on CPU‑bound paths. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]

What logging interval should I use to catch micro‑stutter?

A 2000 ms logging interval can miss brief frametime spikes. Use the lowest feasible sensor sampling rate and monitor frametime directly. This improves visibility into sub‑second hitches that feel like judder. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]

Could background processes be "eating" performance?

Yes. Check Process Explorer before launching CS:GO and while playing. Compare CPU usage and look for updaters, overlays, or antivirus scans. Close or reschedule them to stabilize frametimes. This step revealed culprits for others. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16926040]

Should I install NVIDIA drivers via Windows Update or manually?

Install graphics drivers manually, not through Windows Update. One helper asked specifically about manual installation during troubleshooting. Manual installs ensure proper versions and clean states for testing. Use Display Driver Uninstaller if needed. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16926059]

Is a steady 200 FPS required for a 144 Hz monitor?

An esports player in the thread prefers a fixed 200 FPS for 144 Hz tournaments. That target reduces frame‑to‑frame variance and input latency perception. Prioritize consistent frametimes over peak FPS when tuning. [Elektroda, Wujekkkk, post #16926033]

What’s an edge case that can fool me during testing?

Short, infrequent dips—like four bigger drops over 20 minutes—can feel worse than averages suggest. Low‑frequency logs underreport them. Use high‑frequency logging and frametime graphs to reveal the true experience. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16925779]

Does lowering resolution always boost smoothness?

Not when CPU‑bound. Lowering resolution can raise FPS but keep the CPU as the limiter, leaving stutter unchanged. Test at native resolution with identical settings and watch CPU and GPU loads together. [Elektroda, enhanced, post #16925938]
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