Does my hard disk drive contribute to lag or stuttering during gameplay?
Does my hard disk drive contribute to lag or stuttering during gameplay?
That's accurate, SSDs do experience wear over time. You're usually replacing them well before they reach the end of their lifespan. With an OS SSD that's been used for five years, the wear level is around 89%. It's likely you'll need a new one before it fails completely. Good cooling is essential to help extend the life of these components.
Back to the drawing board. Could you try a frame rate of 45fps on RE7? If that improves consistency and eliminates stuttering or popping in textures?