60fps down to 30fps - What's going on ?

my current configuration:
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709
i7 3770 @ 3.4Ghz
16Gb Ram
KFA² GTX 1070 EXOC (nVidia 390.65 WHQL)
Samsung 840 Pro SSD 256Go


I have always played in windowsd fullscreen, Vsync and I had never dropped below 60fps before.
- Update (08/01/2018): I replayed in Fullscreen (with and without VSYNC enabled), I always have the same problem.
My ping/latence, in game, is always correct and does not move (~ 30ms)


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## The Problem? ##

Like many players, since version 3.1 of PoE, the framerate, during the fighting, goes down and the game is unplayable. (Worst multiplayer!)




## So what happened? ##

Since 24H I tested a lot of things.
with the windows 10 .iso file and a USB 3.0 bootable key, I need about 15/20mn to reinstall windows 10 on my SSD (Windows + nvidia drivers + copy/paste the PoE game in the steam folder).
=> I decided to unplug the sound card from my pc to remove any doubt (drivers conflict or other).


So I decided to make several install clean and to test with these configurations:

- Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709* - nVidia 390.65 (my current version)
- Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709* - nVidia 388.71 WHQL
- Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709* - nVidia 378.92 WHQL
- Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1703** - nVidia 388.71 WHQL
- Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1703** - nVidia 378.92 WHQL

* windows 10 Fall Creators Update
** windows 10 Creators Update


note1: windows 10 => windows search + superfetch services disabled
note2: PoE => all the graphic details of the game have been tested at the lowest (dynamic resolution deactivated).
note3: PoE => with lockstep / predictive (option)
note4: PoE => with default / --nopreload (steam game start option)
note5: PoE => with default / --waitforpreload (steam game start option)
note6: PoE => with max_PS_shader_model = ps_2_0 / max_VS_shader_model = vs_2_0 / and default vs_4_0/ps_4_0(production_Config.ini)
note7: Force Vsync in nVidia parameters
note8: Flush TCP/IP
note9: delete ShaderCacheD3D11 Folder


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Here are my results (with a windows 10 clean install):
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##TEST1##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709 - nVidia 378.92 WHQL
Always the same problem

##TEST2##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709 - nVidia 388.71 WHQL
Always the same problem

##TEST3##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1703 - nVidia 378.92 WHQL
Always the same problem

##TEST4##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1703 - nVidia 388.71 WHQL
Always the same problem

##TEST5##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709 - nVidia 378.92 WHQL - I7 3770 (3.4Ghz) OC @ 4.2Ghz
Always the same problem (no FPS difference gain/less)

##TEST6##
Windows 10 Pro 64bits - version 1709 - nVidia 390.65 WHQL
Always the same problem

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## Ascertainment : ## (with all version):

1- In my Hideout (idle), randomly (and unfortunately too often), without golem, without aura, away from NPCs, the FPS is not stable (same problem in Town):


2- when the fps goes down if you stay on your spell without releasing, the framerate stays at 30fps for several seconds (even if there are no monsters) like this (hideout)


3- Whenever the FPS goes down, just press the windows key for the framerate to instantly go up to 60fps.

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- Update (08/01/2018): I replayed in Fullscreen (with and without VSYNC enabled), I always have the same problem.
- Update (08/01/2018): install nVidia drivers 390.65, no change.

So, What's going on ?

It's obviously because you're running more monitors, where one of them is only capable of showing 30 fps. You're playing in Windowed Fullscreen mode, and have v-sync on. You need to lock it with rivatuner, afterburner or something else..

It's a v-sync problem atm.

I'm sorry but no.
No, because this is not a V-Sync problem.

I replayed in Fullscreen (with and without VSYNC enabled), I always have the same problem.

I have always played POE since 2013 (full screen / windowed fullscreen). I have never had FPS losses like that. i get constant fps drops since version 3.1.

I do not know where the issue is, and a lot of people, on this forum, on reddit, are in the same case as me.

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Since my purchase, last year of a GTX 1070, I always played with the graphic details to the maximum, but today (3.1?), I no longer played with these parameters, I put the details to a minimum and it is exactly the same: unplayable ... what's going on?...

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uhlern a écrit :

It's obviously because you're running more monitors, where one of them is only capable of showing 30 fps. You're playing in Windowed Fullscreen mode, and have v-sync on. You need to lock it with rivatuner, afterburner or something else..

It's a v-sync problem atm.

I've been having very similar issues to OP since last patch, and I've been running a dual monitor forever with a 13 year old second screen. Had VSync always turned on, for no visible reason my fps collapsed only after the patch - I can't play and enjoy the game currently. Don't think it is related to that, seems to be some client bug/issue.

Have you checked to see wether the HZ on your screens have been set differenty as of lately? Your settings in Nvidia Panel etc. It's 100% a v-sync problem, because it wouldn't fix itself, if you tabbed in and out.

Hello Dear friend,

Have the same Issues, TESTED everything on.
Nvidea configuration on panel ETC.
Everything is fine.

But the game keep doinG this famous 60-30Fps Block on Windowed Borderless mode.
Keep the post UP cause We arent solo on this probleme.
And really want a solution cause playing PoE in FullScreen mode is a pain in the ***

(You should try Adaptative V-Sync but you need to play on fullscreen...)

Last league I quit playing due to the massive problems, disconnect, fps drop, freezing etc. For two months I quit. Waited TWO weeks after this league started to start a new character. The game has cured me of playing hardcore. I know that is the path to madness.

Just today I ran the mines in act 9 SEVEN TIMES trying to progress in the game. Constant disconnections every few minutes. I did the final fight 5 times fought and killed all three of them. Game crashes as soon as the last one is dead. I am 10 levels over this and I CANNOT MAKE ANY PROGRESS due eto this.

What is a gamer to do? I really really really like the game but this is killing me. Last league I STOPPED BUYING ANYTHING hoping against hope it might make a difference.

Screw this garbage. Game I have given you over three hundred dollars in the last three years. NOT ONE PENNY MORE. Keep your lovely water reflections your stash tabs and other crap.

Give me a game I can actually play DAMMIT!!!

Up of this post.
Please dont forget us.
People who have some solution post Here please ! :)

have you tried going all the way back to windows 10 version 1607? going back to that verison fixed my fps stutter/latency ping pong which started with 3.1. read in an other thread here, that it also helped some other players. something else worth trying is going back to nvidia driver 378.92. hope you can get your issues resolved soon.

378,91 not working too, V-sync keep Backing to 30Fps randomly,
The probleme only percist on Windowed FullScreen, so i think is there a probleme with windows 10 and windowed mode on PoE

I have:

i7 6700
Z270E
12Go Ram DDR 4 2144
H100V2 for cooling
850 W VENOM Akasa PSU
1060GTX 6Go OC MSI


The CPU dont event get close to 50C and the GPU too... But i see hard load from CPU on hihg density map (80-90% is that normal ?)
There is a V-Sync Probleme anywhere..


Edit : My Windows is updating auto my 378.91 to 388... O_O