Address stuttering after GPU and PSU upgrade.
Address stuttering after GPU and PSU upgrade.
You're just starting out with PCs and had a smooth build the first time. Upgrading can be tricky, especially with your current setup. Here are your specs:
- GPU: 6800xt
- PSU: 750W
- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600x
- Motherboard: ASRock B450M-HDV R4
- RAM: Vulcan Z 16GB
- Monitor: 1080p Dell model (exact model not remembered)
- Issues: Frequent stuttering and low FPS on games like Palia, Marvel Rivals, MHwilds. Performance drops sharply, then recovers. CPU and monitor aren’t ideal for the GPU, but you plan to upgrade them later.
You tried:
- Using two different PCIe cables
- Updating BIOS (to non-beta version)
- Reinstalling drivers via DDU in safe mode
If you want help figuring out if the GPU is the problem or if there’s another cause, let me know what you notice next—like temperatures, fan behavior, or any error messages.
You could test its performance under heavy load and check with HWInfo to confirm the card can handle the demand. Watch for significant drops in power output, which may indicate failing VRMs. See if the seller reported problems or past usage—especially for older mining rigs, which might already be deteriorating.
The seller mentioned nothing specific about problems or card usage, only that the card was used. I contacted them recently to ask about stuttering issues, but haven’t received a reply yet. While using HWInfo during Pali sessions, it shows a maximum draw of 116w—does that matter?
HWinfo shows CPU and GPU usage staying below their limits, yet you're still experiencing frequent stutters. Intel PresentMon is designed for compatibility with AMD hardware.
Yes, PresentMon is hardware agnostic. You have a 40% GPU bottleneck, meaning your 6800XT performs like a 40% weaker card on average (like a 6650XT to 6700XT) while having worse 1% and 0.1% lows (worse stutters) because it enters the lower power states. As I've said, a terrible CPU bottleneck. Solutions: a stronger CPU + a higher monitor resolution. Upgrading to a 5700X3D and a 1440p screen would solve your issues.