I'm really struggling with a microstutter problem on my gaming PC. My setup includes a 9800x3d processor, a 5070ti GPU, 64GB of CL30 6000 RAM, an MSI X670E motherboard, and a Seasonic 750W Gold 80+ power supply, all running on Windows 11. Despite this solid hardware, I experience subtle microstutters during gameplay, especially noticeable when moving my mouse, and it's frustrating—particularly in fast-paced FPS games. I've tried numerous solutions, including adjustments to BIOS settings after consulting with Gemini, and I'm currently running with only the Expo and a 3D mode enabled. I've ensured HAGS is enabled, disabled memory integrity, and performed a clean driver installation using DDU. G-Sync and V-Sync are on, and my mouse polling rate is set to 1000Hz. My main monitor is 260Hz while the secondary is 240Hz, and I even capped the first monitor to 240Hz to see if that helped, but no luck. I ran LatencyMon during a CS2 match, and while my system seems fit for real-time audio, I still see significant latencies and want to know if anyone has suggestions for what to check next. EDIT: Disabling the 3D mode in the BIOS has resolved the issue—thanks to everyone who helped!
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Just a wild guess, but have you used any twist ties with metal in them for your cables? They can mess with electromagnetic fields and cause issues like this. I ran into it during my first build because I was trying to save a few bucks on cable ties!
For troubleshooting, if you’re running any monitoring software like HWinfo, try closing that out completely. I’ve seen it cause performance dips after running for too long since it can improperly prioritize system processes. You might get better performance if you give it a shot!
Have you checked if your main monitor's resolution matches your GPU's output? Mismatched resolutions can sometimes lead to performance hiccups. Just a thought!
What do you mean by that?
Nope, just plastic ties here. I wouldn’t have thought that could be an issue!