I recently got an NZXT prebuilt gaming PC, but I've been experiencing annoying stutters while playing several games like Warzone, Cyberpunk, Minecraft, Fortnite, Rust, and even CS2. I've ruled out physical issues since I've tested multiple components: 3 CPUs, 2 GPUs, 3 PSUs, 2 motherboards, 2 RAMs, and 2 NVMe drives.
I'm suspecting that it might be related to a Gigabyte driver or a setting in the BIOS. The stutters are particularly frustrating because they affect my 1% lows—my general FPS can be around 100, but the 1% lows drop significantly, sometimes hitting as low as 20 for no apparent reason. I've tried various adjustments, and since there's no professional help available in my country, I'm hoping to find a solution here. If anyone has experience with Intel Gigabyte motherboards or has faced similar issues, I'd really appreciate your input!
2 Answers
Hey, I feel your pain! I had similar issues when I first set up my rig. You mentioned that you've tested various components, which is good, but have you checked to see what happens to your FPS if you play around with the in-game settings? Sometimes, even small tweaks can make a huge difference.
Also, if you're already using the latest NVIDIA drivers but still facing issues, it might be worth trying a clean installation of them to eliminate any potential issues there. Your motherboard drivers and BIOS settings do sound crucial too, so don’t neglect those!
It sounds like your issue could be related to several factors. One possibility is CPU bottlenecking, especially with too many background processes running—have you kept an eye on your CPU usage while gaming? Also, thermal throttling could be a concern. Make sure you're checking your temperatures; if they’re too high, that could cause stuttering too.
You might want to tweak your graphics settings or resolution in-game. Reducing these could help smooth things out. And don't forget to update your drivers, especially for the GPU! That can sometimes fix lingering performance issues.
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