Experiencing delays during setup? Let me help resolve this.
Experiencing delays during setup? Let me help resolve this.
Hey there! I'm facing a bit of an issue lately. I just upgraded my system with a 4070, 5800x3d, 32GB 3600, and a 650-watt PSU. While gaming runs smoothly, I notice occasional stuttering. I checked both my drives for malware using various software, but nothing came up. I stress-tested the GPU and CPU, and everything seems to be working well. My HDD and SSD health tests also came back normal. Mostly, it's just lost here—would love to hear advice from more experienced folks.
Windows should be present on that SSD, though many games are stored on the Seagate 2TB HDD.
I understand this clearly, it addresses the stutter issue well. Your HDD is slowing down your powerful setup. My advice is to relocate game files to an SSD so it won’t create a bottleneck, particularly with your top-tier AM4 CPU and RTX 4070. Today’s HDDs are mainly for bulk storage or server use—like music and videos that don’t need fast data transfer.
Cool beans. The HDD is nearing four years of use, which means it might start failing soon. I was already thinking about getting a 2TB 990 Pro since it's on sale. That works perfectly! If the problem continues, I'll switch Windows to the new SSD.
You'll see a noticeable improvement in frames per second and a resolved stuttering problem when comparing the genuine PCIe Gen4.0 NVMe drive to a standard HDD. Additional tips: Most reports indicate Samsung NVMe SSDs typically lack built-in heatsinks. You might need to purchase a separate thermal guard or heat guard to maintain optimal performance, as the drive can become quite hot during high-speed operation—unless your motherboard already includes this feature. Make sure to verify your motherboard's specifications beforehand.
What game are we talking about? It seems vague and you're rushing into the 990 purchase discussion. This isn't accurate—no game has ever exceeded the typical 1200mbps performance of a standard Gen 3 SSD, just because it could handle 5000mbps doesn’t guarantee that usage. Unless you’re frequently transferring large files back and forth between drives, an aftermarket heatsink isn’t really necessary.
You're correct, I might have exaggerated the heatsink detail A Bit For Fun. Still, spending around $10-20 on a heatsink for a device costing over $100 isn't a bad idea. (And in most setups, NVME is positioned near or above the hot GPU.) Or it could even be free if it's included with the motherboard.