Computer lagging when moving mouse, mostly in games. Any solutions?

Question

Today, I recently started having issues that makes games practically unplayable. This issue is when I move my mouse, my entire computer's framerate drops to around >10. When I stop, it runs very smooth. I don't know when it started, but I can list some things that I recently did that may have caused it.

1. Installed the new Fortnite update - I doubt this one's it, but it started happening after I did that
2. Updated my NVIDIA driver (546.01) - This COULD be it, but right before I updated it started lagging, so it may not.
3. Restarted computer - I restarted my computer multiple times due to this issue

I'm starting to assume that it's the NVIDIA update, but I don't know how to reverse, or why this issue would be started in the first place.
If anyone could help, it would mean a lot to me, because unfortunately I spend a lot of my time on games. Thank you!

(I have a Predator Helios 300 Laptop if you need to know.)

Answer 1

Hi, thanks for that information, and yes it is the troubleshooting step for the FPS issue and I'm glad it is now all good.

Answer 2

Thanks for responding and trying to help! Fortunately, I think I just found the fix though. I downgraded my NVIDIA driver and that seemed to work.

Answer 3

Hi, thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, as per checking the clips you have, seems that there is an FPS drop or intermittent power issue, however, we need to further check what is causing the issue, can you please check the System logs on the PC so that we can further examine what is the root cause of the issue?

To do this kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2017/12/how-to...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Then please upload it by following the steps from the link.

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard

Answer 4

Before today, I have never had this issue, and all games would run at atleast 60 fps.

Answer 5

Example 1 Example 2 (Streamable video links)