I recently built my first PC back in June 2025, but I've noticed it stutters a bit while gaming, making it feel like it's skipping frames. This issue seems to have become more noticeable lately, and I'm unsure of what's causing it or how to fix it. Here are my specs:
- **GPU:** 5060 TI with 16 GBs VRAM
- **CPU:** Ryzen 7 5800XT
- **RAM:** DDR4 at 3600MHZ
- **MOBO:** Gigabyte B550M K
- **PSU:** PowerSpec 750 Watt 80 Plus Bronze
- **STORAGE:** Inland QN450 1TB SSD 3D
I mostly play competitive games and like to maintain high frame rates at a resolution of 1920x1080. Could there be a bottleneck in my system?
3 Answers
It sounds like your motherboard might be the main issue here. The B550M could be throttling your CPU due to lack of adequate VRM cooling. You might want to try enabling Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), set it to manual mode, lower PPT to 85 watts, and adjust the boost clock by -150 MHz. Don’t forget to check that your RAM is in slots 2 and 4 and enable DOCP for better performance.
I think your RAM might be the problem, but keep in mind I’m still new to the PC scene. However, 3600 MHz is generally good speed for Zen 3, so you might be fine. Make sure your RAM is not set to single-channel mode, as that can significantly hamper performance.
Bottlenecks are just parts of your system limiting performance compared to others, so there's always something holding back the full potential. Start by monitoring your temperatures, especially the VRM, as that could be a factor. Also, check if there’s a driver issue affecting performance.
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