I had the same issue. Wasn't software related at all.
http://imgur.com/a/uyP5RLet me know if that was infact the issue.
Edit: There's a large chance that your CPU is bottlenecking because of high heat. Your GPU only does so much.
Check your computer components. Make sure that you check the CPU fan, and in between where the fan makes contact with the heatsink. Ensure that it is all clean.
Even if your CPU is running at 70 degress, it will impact your performance greatly. For an i7, you should be idling at around 30-40 and 50-60 degrees when running games.
Once your cpu cooling is working normally, you will notice a 3x performance increase in everything. It'll feel like getting a new computer all over again.
Let me know if that was infact the issue.
my cpu is running at 90 degrees idling
think this could be the problem.
I only cleaned my pc last week but maybe i need more thermal paste or something
90 degrees Idling? This is infact the issue.
Really get inside your cpu and apply a new coat of thermal paste. Remember to do it properly. There's a ton of guides on how to apply thermal paste correctly. Using a decent 'Pea' application to ensure you get the best even coverage. But before that, take apart your cpu heat sink. You want to dismount the Fan from the aluminium heatsink to make sure it is clear of all dust and debris.
If it's sparkly clean, check your fans. Ensure they are running properly and are not broken or malfunctioning.
Your cpu heat is the issue here. That's why if you ever turn your computer off long enough for the cpu to completely cool off, and then boot up and play dying light directly, your frame rate will be really really good.
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