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Stutters on my pc

Anonymous
2024-10-31T18:44:16+00:00

So about a year ago, I finally made the switch to a way stronger pc, hoping to fix the constant fps drops and stutters I had in games and other applications.

I realised that I indeed got way less fps drops but still had them. I notice it enough to be a big annoyance to me and and I've tried so many things already.

Let's start with some sysinfo

System Model B760 DS3H AX DDR4

Processor 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-13600K, 3500 Mhz, 14 Core(s), 20 Logical Processor(s)

BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends International, LLC. F11d, 07/08/2024

Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32,0 GB 3200MHz

RTX 4070 12Gb VRAM
An SSD and HDD that I also had in my old system.

Samsung SSD 970 evo plus 1Tb

ST1000DM010-2EP102

Windows 10 newest version

Be quiet power supply giving 750W

Now it seems pretty logical it would have to do something with my SSD or HDD.

But windows and the games I'm trying to run are installed on my SSD.

I don't have much space on them anymore, but when I make space free, like 80Gb or so room left (both Drives), it still gives the fps drops.

I aslo did the disks health checks and so on and they are in good shape.

Also the temps never really exceed 75 degrees celsius.

One thing that might be a problem on my motherboard is that my SSD is not in my main SSD slot because it is to small to fit. But then again, I'm also having the fps drops on my HDD.

I have tried everything, changing settings in the BIOS, Rebar, xmp...
Also changed all nvidia control panel settings.

Power mode is on ultra.

Other things I'm still using from my previous pc, keyboard, mouse, headphone and monitor with same HDMI cable.

headphone shouldn't be a problem since I bought it when I had the fps drops on my previous pc already.

Already checked my mouse polling rate + when I first got my mouse, I didn't have the fps drop problem yet.

Keyboard and monitor are pretty old. (monitor only has a refresh rate of 60Hz (vsync is not on and no gsync).

So there's a few things that I haven't really tried and in my eyes that's really, upgrading to windows 11, which I don't wanna do yet, since I need more storage and I don't wanna lose any data and I don't wanna reinstall all my games again because there are a few that I need to install with a disc and I don't have a disc drive anymore (had that in my previous pc).
Add another SSD to fill in my main slot, but then again, fps drops on both SSD and HDD.

Change my monitor and or keyboard but I feel like this won't really have an effect.

I also don't wanna waste money so only wanna do one thing with buying so it'd either be the SSD or the monitor.

Other things I've done is change the power plan in windows, turn game mode on and off, hardware accelerated gpu scheduling on and off.

Reinstalled certain games.

Boot in safe mode and tried gaming, still stutters...

I've also downloaded multiple apps to check temps and speed but never got any wiser to what the problem really is.

Also checked event viewer to see any system errors but not really any that would have an impact.

I'm using an ethernet connection, so no wifi, internets been choppy lately, but the fps drops were happening before it became choppy, so also not an option.

Also put my power cable into another plug, still fps drops.

I also know about the video recording software that nvidia and xbox offer, also turned them off and on...

Only games I really have not encountered this problem is Age of empires 2 DE and Valorant.

And it's pretty random when it happens, sometimes it could be one singular drop for half a second (fps goes to 12), sometimes multiple in a short time but less extreme (around 45). But mostly play above 160.

And yes, with transferring my SSD and HDD I took into account that I had to reinstall my drivers, which I did, multiple times.

The only thing I'm not ready to do is reset my Windows. Too much data is stored on it, I have backups but don't wanna go that far, seems excessive too.

Also small other thing that probably won't have any effect on this but still gonna mention to be sure: Whenever my volume is very high, 100% on windows and about medium or so on my headphone. I can hear a buzzing sound, it increases when moving my mouse and when playing a game. It can also be noticed when I use my recording software to take clips of games. This buzzing gets louder when recording if my microphone volume is increased (so a fix for this would be more than welcome as well).

But the main issue is the fps drops, stutters, lagg, whatever you wanna call it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-04T07:31:52+00:00

    Dear DecKevin

    Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.

    According to your description, you are still facing FPS drop and lag issues despite using more powerful hardware. Here are some possible solutions and areas to check to help you diagnose and resolve the issue:

    1. Storage space and drive performance

    SSD Space: Make sure there is enough free space on the SSD. It is recommended that at least 10-20% of storage space be reserved for system operations, and your SSD currently has only about 80GB of free space, which may impact its performance.

    SSD Health: Use a specialized tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or Samsung Magician to check the health and firmware version of your SSD to make sure there are no firmware issues.

    File defragmentation: While SSDs do not require defragmentation, if you are using an HDD, make sure it is defragmented to improve performance.

    1. Check and update drivers

    Make sure all drivers are up to date, especially the GPU drivers. You can go to the official NVIDIA website to download the latest drivers.

    Check if the motherboard chipset driver is the latest version to ensure good compatibility and performance.

    1. CPU Temperature and Performance

    Please monitor the CPU temperature. Although you mentioned that the temperature does not exceed 75°C, the CPU may downclock to protect itself under high load. Use a tool such as HWMonitor or CoreTemp to confirm how your CPU's actual frequency and temperature fluctuate under load.

    1. Performance Tradeoff Settings

    In the NVIDIA control panel, make sure that High Performance mode is enabled and that the game is calling for discrete graphics instead of integrated graphics.

    Check the Windows power settings to make sure that “High Performance” power mode is selected.

    1. BIOS and Overclocking Settings

    Check the BIOS settings and try to restore it to the default settings. If you have done any overclocking before, try disabling it and see if this resolves the FPS issue.

    1. Monitor system performance

    Use Task Manager or a third-party monitoring tool such as MSI Afterburner to see how your CPU, GPU, and memory are being utilized while a game or high-load application is running. Verify that CPU, GPU, or memory utilization reaches a bottleneck when stuttering occurs.

    1. System and Game Settings

    Ensure that the game's graphics settings are appropriate for your hardware. In some cases, too high a graphics setting may cause weak FPS.

    Consider trying to lower the in-game resolution, especially if the FPS is low or laggy.

    1. Consider adding an additional SSD

    If nothing else solves the problem, consider adding a new SSD and using it as a dedicated drive for games and software. This may improve load times and reduce bottlenecks in data transfer.

    1. Observe the cause of the bottleneck

    If in the information you provided, the 60Hz refresh rate of older monitors may be a factor. While it doesn't directly cause performance issues, it may also cause lag in the experience when displaying high FPS. A monitor with a higher refresh rate (e.g. 144Hz or higher) may offer benefits for a smoother gaming experience.

    1. Windows Upgrade

    While you do not want to upgrade to Windows 11, please note that some newer games may be better optimized on Windows 11. So if none of the above steps solves your problem, upgrading to Windows 11 is a good option, and you can go back to Windows if the upgrade doesn't solve the problem.

    Finally, it is recommended that you backup your important data just in case, before upgrading your operating system.

    Best Wish

    Shawn.Z-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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