Heavy GPU usage

[MushroomElm]

Love playing this game, but it seems to be forcing more out of my GPU than neccesary.
This is my current build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t3DpQV

When playing this game on Ultra, I can get over 60FPS but get heavy FPS drops when driving(Sometimes going down to 10 or even less.)
Switching the game to low, I can see my FPS go up to about 140. However, I still get HUGE FPS drops(Still going down to 10ish).

I've tried limiting the frames in the config file, but that didn't work or maybe I did it wrong?
I've use GeForce to omtpoize the game to the lowest possible settings and now it looks like I'm playing a first iteration of a PC over-top looking game to the point where I can count the pixels. 200FPS, still get drops, and my GPU remains at 100% usage!

I really love this game, and want to keep playing. But Every 3-5 minutes I crash my truck because the game freezes(hitting 10 FPS) and suddenly jerks me forward 200 feet when the PC catches up...

Edit: In the process of uploading a video which shows me dropping more than 100FPS, just driving down a desert road to hopefully show how this game is acting(At the lowest settings)

Edit 2: Here is the Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWsqz3m6jO4

[Draco35]

well your fps will drop to lower fps because of people in game that are grouped up in towns like say if there were 10 or more people it may make the game lag and render a bit but then once it does it goes back to normal its been that way even in euro truck simulator 2

[MushroomElm]

Originally posted by FrostyDog:

well your fps will drop to lower fps because of people in game that are grouped up in towns like say if there were 10 or more people it may make the game lag and render a bit but then once it does it goes back to normal its been that way even in euro truck simulator 2

Should I drop from 200FPS to 10, though? That's a bit extreme, just to render in some pedestrians.

[Draco35]

well if you play multiplayer its mainly other irl people playing

[MushroomElm]

Originally posted by FrostyDog:

well if you play multiplayer its mainly other irl people playing

I play single-player and have not touched multi as of yet.

[margalus]

What resolution? I play max settings 400%scaling and my 980 to will hit around 75% usage, usually lower. That will be at 60fps at 1920x1080 with vsync on.

[MushroomElm]

Originally posted by margalus:

What resolution? I play max settings 400%scaling and my 980 to will hit around 75% usage, usually lower. That will be at 60fps at 1920x1080 with vsync on.

My monitor is 1080P and I'm currently using 25% scaling..That's what Geforce set it too when I forced it to use the lowest settings.

[Uzi [OTG]]

Well something very wrong going on there as I took a look at your system build.
IT should be fine at run 60 FPS solid at max settings IMO with that build.

I'll post my system specs as a comparision, same card GPU as you.

Windows 10 64 | RAM; 32GB
Mobo; Asus MB P8Z68-V PRO Gen3
CPU: Intel i7-2600K @4.4 GHz o/c
GPU: MSI GTX 980 TI Gaming G1
Main Display: Dell U2410 1920x1200,
Samsung 850 EVO 512GB

Using latest Nvidia drivers not that it matters in this case.....


I run the game maxed on all settings with exception of shadows at High instead of Ultra.
400 percent scaling.

60 FPS steady for 90 percent plus of the time with occasional dips in mid 50's noted.

I don' t try to run the game at above 60 fps so that is hard capped in settings, I have
no idea why anyone would want to run above 60 fps. I would suggest you try capping that first.

I would suggest uninstalling GEForce garbage, I did that years ago it is nothing but a system
hog and I have nothing good to say about that package.


THe only other thing I could see that MAY be a issue in your case (not saying it is)
is the CPU. As memory serves here according to task manager my CPU (Ancient)
only burns at around 25 to 35 percent or so for this game.
GPU at around 60- overal Percent usage overall while in game.


OH, forgot to mention as a additional .. I do run 2 mod maps, C2C and Canadian Dreams,
and will so add the MExican map packs. I have no issues with those added in in regard
to FPS. Have run all 3 in past before pre 1.32.....

Plus a few maintained mod trucks that work in 1.32 and all of Jazzypack traffic mods...
so even with all that plus much more still 60FPS.

[MushroomElm]

@Uzi

I think my GPU may be dying. I've been noticing more lately that it's having more and more trouble with games I used to not even think twice about.

I'll save up for a 2080Ti to get around January and hope that sorts it out...

Edit: I just ran Minecraft at decent settings, but capped FPS at 15..
100% usage of my GPU. Wtf???? Guess it must be my card..

[Uzi [OTG]]

I was going to ask if that CPU had built in Intel graphics but I see it does not after
2nd look at link you provided in OP. (for some reason first time I read that link I swear
I saw a I3 listed. Yah, no way that CPU could be a issue so ignore that comment from above.

Well your last post indicates something is very off for sure. I suppose one could
triple check good air flow, perhaps dust bunnies choking GPU or fan(s) acting poorly.

You might try something like MSI afterburner software to moniter GPU performance
while testing with various programs. Or similar, EGA makes one too but I prefer MSI
Afterburner for monitoring .LI don't bother with overclocking GPU at all I just use it to monitor
on occasions.

I presume you are not trying to overclock the GPU, if so perhaps disable all that jazz and
stick to default.

If you are relying on that (exlpletive) GEForce software for game settings I'd make sure it is not doing something stupid and check the 3d settings manually and alter as needed. (Using Nvidia
Control Panel and under '3d Settings' SOmething may be tweaked badly in either Global Settings or Per Program Settings.
In my case on my system ATS isn't even listed in the Per Program settings so its defaulting
to GLobal and of course what I set in game itself. I'd have to manually add it to Nvidia Settings , you may have to do same.

My other thought just now give Minecraft is actding up too ...... maybe a power supply
issue on the rails that connect to the GPU power connectors....

MSI afterburner or the like should shed light on those possible issues.

[Uzi [OTG]]

Oh, one other followup I just had a memory jog... years ago when I played ETS much more
there were mod trucks that were horribly optimized. One I loved but could cause massive
FPS drops on some areas of maps and at night. If you are running a badly made truck mods or something that could be a cause.

[Red River]

unless you VR 2080ti is overkill for this and any other game out there especially for the price!

[margalus]

Originally posted by Red River:

unless you VR 2080ti is overkill for this and any other game out there especially for the price!

It is a helluva lot of money, but the op may play other games also. If you are playing at resolutions higher than 1080 it's not overkill. And if you are playing at 4k the 2080ti still isn't even good enough for a lot of games.

[Red River]

it's 1080p and 1060 can handle that for this old game on high just fine..

[MushroomElm]

Originally posted by Red River:

it's 1080p and 1060 can handle that for this old game on high just fine..

While I agree the 2080Ti is overkill for this game, I play some games(Like GTA, Ark, Etc) on 3 1080P screen stretched out so I get side views too. I am also getting Star Citizen, which will be a hungry GPU and RAM game.
Not to mention, if I am upgrading I would rather spend the money and future proof for another 4-5 years instead of getting something equivalant to my card now and want to upgrade in 2 years.

[Red River]

it's a single 1080p :)