Low fps after clean install

[NeoArod]

So 2 weeks ago i did a clean install of Windows 7 x64, downloaded all the lastest drivers and all my usual programs.

But I have ran into the issue that in all my games after about 5 - 10 mins my FPS drops to the point in which I cant even play. I've already tested this on several games, all of which before the clean install ran perfectly.

Yes I have made sure there arent any processes running in the background, and I have tried using such tools as GameBooster with out any successful results.

The entire hardware of the laptop is brand new, due to the fact that its been operating w/ new hardware since last Friday.

Specs:

System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model Studio 1558
Total amount of system memory 4.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Processor Intel i5 CPU M520 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
Number of processor cores 2

Storage Total size of hard disk(s) 466 GB
Disk partition (C 30 GB Free (65 GB Total)
Disk partition (D 176 GB Free (200 GB Total)
Disk partition (E 200 GB Free (200 GB Total)
Media drive (F CD/DVD

Graphics Display adapter type ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5400 Series
Total available graphics memory 2746 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 1024 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 1722 MB
Display adapter driver version 8.741.0.0
Primary monitor resolution 1920x1080 DirectX version
DirectX 10

Network Network Adapter Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
Network Adapter Dell Wireless 1520 Wireless-N WLAN Mini-Card

 

[Morph666]

I'm going to guess that when you were getting all the latest drivers you also installed the latest Catalyst version.

Possible solutions;

-Try the Catalyst Hotfix
-Disable Catalyst's Powerplay option.

If these options don't work, try going back to an older version of Catalyst. (You might have had 9.** before reinstalling).

EDIT: There's also a small chance your card might be overheating. Make sure no vents are blocked and use software like SpeedFan to monitor the speed and temperature of your fans.

 

[stevepoolstock]

Yeah I think too much heat is the problem here. Try turning off the laptop for some time and let it cool completely, then boot it and play a game without blocking any vents.

 

[Jepe]

I'm going to guess that when you were getting all the latest drivers you also installed the latest Catalyst version.

Possible solutions;

-Try the Catalyst Hotfix
-Disable Catalyst's Powerplay option.

If these options don't work, try going back to an older version of Catalyst. (You might have had 9.** before reinstalling).

EDIT: There's also a small chance your card might be overheating. Make sure no vents are blocked and use software like SpeedFan to monitor the speed and temperature of your fans.

The link to the download of the Hotfix doesn't work :/
(In the ATI's site)

Can't find other places to download either

 

[Morph666]

Took a while, but I found another place to download the hotfix, this time I tried the download link (sorry about before) and the download started. You can find it here: Download AMD Catalyst 10.10d Hotfix

 

[Jepe]

Took a while, but I found another place to download the hotfix, this time I tried the download link (sorry about before) and the download started. You can find it here: Download AMD Catalyst 10.10d Hotfix

Thanks mate, I hope it will work.

The fact what makes this interesting, is that I'm getting basically better score in 3DVantage than ever (GPU score ~8000, when I got better FPS'es I had something like 7500?)

But even though I'm getting better scores there, I'm getting like 70-80 fps in CoD4 instead of old 110-120 fps...

 

[Morph666]

Hm yes that is a bit strange. I remember you said you had all the latest drivers, you have also got the latest DirectX right? (If you want to check your version go to Start > Run and type in " dxdiag " without the quotes, the version will be displayed in the main screen, near the bottom)

 

[AstaLaVista]

When you said you install all the latest drivers... did you get them from Windows Update or did you get them from AMD/ATI site? I never update my drivers from Windows Update, they always manage to screw themselves (or so it seems).

Perhaps going to AMD and getting fresh drivers may do the trick... same with your audio drivers.