Can overclocking fix my stutter?
Can overclocking fix my stutter?
Hello,
Right now I’m experiencing a problem where my FPS drops significantly during intense gameplay in League of Legends and Overwatch. Usually I get around 150 FPS when idle, but it can fall to about 45 during big fights, and in Overwatch it’s around 80 FPS when idle, dropping to maybe 50 during battles. This stuttering is really frustrating. I’m wondering if:
A) Overclocking could solve this issue
B) If yes, is my system safe to overclock and what tool should I use?
I have no prior experience with overclocking, so please keep answers simple. I track my GPU and CPU temperatures using GPU temperature and core temperature, which are typically around 51 and 37—seems normal.
My setup includes:
- AMD FX 6300 (6 cores, 3.5GHz)
- CM Hyper 212 EVO heat sink
- ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX DDR3 AM3 motherboard
- Corsair Carbide Series 100R mid tower case
- 16GB DDR3 RAM (4 sticks total)
- Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA internal optical drive DRW-24B1ST
- XFX Double D R9 270 925MHz Boost 2GB DDR5 graphics card
- Corsair Builder Series CX600 600W, 80 Plus certified power supply
- Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s with 64MB cache, 3.5-inch internal drive
- PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" SATA III SSD
- Windows 10 operating system
I also have a PCI sound card and WLAN card installed.
It appears my computer should handle these games smoothly after recent upgrades, but the stuttering persists. I’m unsure whether to proceed with overclocking or stick to safe settings. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Shawn
Lol should run smoothly without stuttering. If the frame rate drops significantly at around 50 fps, it's just a minor issue. It's safe to overclock the CPU further. The 212 EVO cooler works well and should push the processor up to around 4.5 ghz, which is a solid high overclock. This will noticeably boost your FPS and overall performance.
Use AMD overdrive or BIOS, set it to 3.9 or 4.2 ghz, and adjust loadline calibration or LLC to high. Perform a stress test with Intel BurnTest for maximum performance. Then increase to 4.5 and check if the system boots. If successful, gradually lower the voltage while keeping LLC at its highest setting.
Consider turning on vertical sync in your games to check if it lessens the sound distortion.
Your CPU might be the main issue in your setup, but OW and LoL shouldn't overload it, nor should your GPU.
theyeti87 :
Consider turning on vertical sync in your games to check if it helps with the issue. Your CPU might be the main problem, but OW and LoL shouldn't overload it, nor should your GPU. I'll give it a try and let you know what happens. Thanks for the tip!
Lol should run smoothly without stuttering. If the frame rate drops significantly at around 50 fps, it’s just a minor issue. It’s safe to push the CPU overclock a bit. The 212 EVO cooler works well and should handle up to 4.5 ghz without too much trouble—moderate high overclock. This will noticeably boost your FPS and overall performance.
Consider using AMD overdrive or BIOS, setting it to 3.9 or 4.2 ghz, and enabling loadline calibration or LLC at high levels. Perform a stress test with Intel BurnTest for maximum performance. Then try increasing to 4.5 and see if the system boots. If successful, gradually lower the voltage while keeping LLC high or extreme, which will save power during idle and boost usage when needed.
Disable turbo boost (core performance boost), C1E, C6, APM, and all power-saving features in the BIOS—find these under advanced core features. Maintain core temperatures below 70°C. When monitoring temperatures, always rely on AMD overdrive for accuracy. The thermal margin shows the current temperature, so it’s safe to use full capacity. Just avoid negative voltages; they stay within safe limits under 1.45 when LLC is high.
I played a game of Overwatch and found it different, though I'm unsure if it's better. Generally, the game caps at 60 frames, which made it feel a bit smoother under heavy load but rougher when running at medium or low settings. I don't believe V-sync fixed the issue, but thank you for the tip.
Ryan_78 suggests running smoothly without stuttering. If the frame rate drops significantly at around 50 fps, it’s fine. It’s safe to overclock the CPU, and a 212 EVO cooler works well. Expect performance to jump, especially in FPS and overall speed. Use AMD overdrive or BIOS, set it to 3.9 or 4.2 ghz, and adjust loadline calibration or LLC to high. Perform a stress test with Intel burn test for maximum boost. Afterward, increase to 4.5 and check boot stability. If successful, gradually lower the voltage while keeping LLC high or extreme to save power during idle and boost usage when needed. Disable turbo boost (core performance boost), C1E, C6, APM, and all power-saving BIOS features under advanced settings. Maintain core temperatures below 70°C. Always use AMD overdrive for accurate temperature readings. The thermal margin shows the current temperature, so it’s safe to push it fully. Avoid negative voltages. Voltages stay safe under 1.45 when LLC is high. I’ll give it a go and thank you.
You have a good GPU but a very slow CPU. The CPU sends data to the GPU, but if it can't deliver it quickly enough, the GPU has to wait because it can't anticipate what comes next. If your motherboard supports the FX 8320 or 8350, consider upgrading. These CPUs are more powerful than yours. However, within the next year or two, you'll likely need a better CPU to keep up with newer games. By then, AMD probably has some competitive options available. The best option remains an Intel I5 CPU paired with a suitable motherboard.
You have a good GPU but a slow CPU. The CPU is responsible for sending data to the GPU. If it can't deliver data quickly enough, the GPU has to wait because it can't anticipate what will come next. If your motherboard supports the FX 8320 or 8350, consider upgrading to them. These CPUs are more powerful than yours. However, within the next year or two, you'll likely need a better CPU to keep up with newer games. By then, AMD probably has some strong options available. The best option at the moment is an Intel I5 CPU paired with a suitable motherboard.
Ryan_78 suggests running smoothly at 50 fps without stuttering, noting the CPU can be safely overclocked. He recommends using an AMD cooler, aiming for around 4.5 ghz, and applying stress tests with Intel burn test. He advises lowering voltage gradually while keeping LLC high to optimize power usage. He also recommends disabling certain BIOS features like turbo boost, C1E, C6, APM, and power saving options. Maintaining core temperatures below 70°C is crucial, and using AMD overdrive for accurate thermal management is advised.