Fix for CPU Overheat While Playing The First Descendant (TFD)

The First Descendant has finally launched, but for some players, the heat might be a bigger enemy than the in-game foes. People are reporting that their PCs are feeling like sizzling eggs on a scorching sidewalk. Let’s dive in and discover how to prevent your CPU from overheating and ensure your trusty machine survives this game.

The First Descendant – How to fix high CPU usage

If you’re experiencing a high temperature on your CPU like other The First Descendant players, here’s what you want to do:

1. Open Control Panel, you can type it on the search bar at the bottom of your screen.
2. Open Power Options, again you can search that by typing it in a bar in the Control Panel window.
3. Click on Create a power plan, choose a name for your own plan and click on Next, then on Create.
4. Open your plan by clicking on Change plan settings and go to Change advance power settings.
5. Go to PCI Express, then Link State Power Management.
6. Choose the Moderate power savings.
7. Click on Processor power management. Set the minimum state at 80% and the maximum at 90% (you can experiment with slightly higher settings later to see if your PC handles them well).
8. Click on Apply, then OK.

And there you have it. With these adjustments, your CPU should stay nice and cool. You might see a slight dip in FPS, but it’s a small price to pay compared to buying a brand new PC. Remember that closing unnecessary background programs can also help reduce CPU load.

The First Descendant

July 2, 2024

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• Overview

• handbooks
• free-to-play
• looter shooter / MMO shooter
• Nexon