Hey everyone,
I've been trying to solve a stuttering issue with my PC that happens every few seconds while gaming. It doesn't matter the game—whether it's Schedule 1, EFT, simulators, or even Call of Duty and Grayzone Warfare, I experience the same problem. I'm sure all my drivers and BIOS are updated, and my system isn't overclocked. I've played around with the BIOS settings using DOCP 1, 2, and Tweak, but nothing seems to change the stuttering. I know my setup is pretty high-end, but other folks with lower specs don't seem to have this issue.
So, I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has faced this problem and found a fix. Is there anything critical that I might have overlooked?
Here are my specs:
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Hero AMD AM5
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- **GPU:** GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 24GB
- **RAM:** G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 48GB (2 x 24GB) DDR5 6400mhz
- **Power Supply:** CORSAIR RMx Series (2021) RM1000x
- **SSD:** 2x Western Digital WD BLACK SN750 NVMe M.2 2280 1TB
- **OS:** Windows 10
5 Answers
You might want to try a few more things:
* Disable or uninstall the Nvidia audio driver in device manager (you'll lose HDMI/DP audio).
* Use DDU in safe mode to completely reinstall your GPU drivers.
* Reset your BIOS settings to default and avoid enabling DOCP.
* Test some lighter games like Stardew Valley to see if the stuttering persists. You could also remove your GPU and use integrated graphics for testing purposes.
I’ve heard that cheap RGB RAM can cause overheating and lead to stutters. You might want to try turning off the RGB and see if that helps. If you still have issues, test your RAM by using just one stick at a time. It could help identify if one of them is faulty.
If all else fails, I’d suggest a fresh Windows install just to rule out any software conflicts. Sometimes a clean start can solve unexpected problems!
Definitely run memtest86 to check for RAM issues. Also, was this a clean Windows install with your new CPU? If not, that might be something to consider. You could also use Process Lasso to ensure your games are running on the 3D CCD of the CPU, which could help with performance.
I did do a clean install after upgrading. I wouldn't mind reinstalling Windows again, but how do I do that Process Lasso thing?
You should check your GPU and CPU temperatures, as well as their frequencies and usage during gaming. If everything looks good, try running your RAM at JEDEC speeds (like DDR5-4800) to see if that stabilizes things. And remember, airflow is crucial—make sure your RAM isn’t overheating from your GPU.
Thanks! I’ll give that a try tomorrow.