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Fixed: GTA V freezing/lagging issues

Fixed: GTA V freezing/lagging issues

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catseecoo
Senior Member
662
05-08-2025, 09:20 PM
#1
I’m experiencing significant frame rate dips in Grand Theft Auto V; I can achieve over 80 frames per second on high settings, yet I consistently encounter stuttering and occasional drops to around 45 fps lasting up to ten seconds. Despite reducing graphics options, updating my drivers, and closing unnecessary applications via Task Manager, the issue persists. Based on research, I believe a shortage of RAM might be the root cause, as I currently have 8GB and frequently consume over 7GB within ten minutes of gameplay.

My system specifications are:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
8GB RAM (two sticks)
1TB HDD

It’s possible the problem lies with my hard drive, as I've also read about this potential cause, and I'm hesitant to invest in additional RAM without a guarantee of improvement. Do you believe it’s primarily a memory-related issue?
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catseecoo
05-08-2025, 09:20 PM #1

I’m experiencing significant frame rate dips in Grand Theft Auto V; I can achieve over 80 frames per second on high settings, yet I consistently encounter stuttering and occasional drops to around 45 fps lasting up to ten seconds. Despite reducing graphics options, updating my drivers, and closing unnecessary applications via Task Manager, the issue persists. Based on research, I believe a shortage of RAM might be the root cause, as I currently have 8GB and frequently consume over 7GB within ten minutes of gameplay.

My system specifications are:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
8GB RAM (two sticks)
1TB HDD

It’s possible the problem lies with my hard drive, as I've also read about this potential cause, and I'm hesitant to invest in additional RAM without a guarantee of improvement. Do you believe it’s primarily a memory-related issue?

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MrCm
Senior Member
636
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#2
Problems arising from mismatched RAM modules:
-locking up/failure to respond
-lagging
-Blue Screen of Death errors
-these issues may not manifest immediately
Therefore, if you persist in attempting to combine RAM randomly, testing for compatibility is crucial as soon as possible.
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MrCm
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #2

Problems arising from mismatched RAM modules:
-locking up/failure to respond
-lagging
-Blue Screen of Death errors
-these issues may not manifest immediately
Therefore, if you persist in attempting to combine RAM randomly, testing for compatibility is crucial as soon as possible.

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143
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#3
Ram presents a viable solution if performance dips at 7 during gameplay. It might also simply be due to slow data transfer rates when streaming new game content from the hard drive, or perhaps a combination of these factors. Installing the game on an SSD would mitigate this issue and significantly enhance load times.
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DaniilKozhuhar
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #3

Ram presents a viable solution if performance dips at 7 during gameplay. It might also simply be due to slow data transfer rates when streaming new game content from the hard drive, or perhaps a combination of these factors. Installing the game on an SSD would mitigate this issue and significantly enhance load times.

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Amegahoney
Posting Freak
789
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#4
I’m considering purchasing 8GB or more RAM modules because that’s what many people believe could be the issue. I don’t know if it’s actually relevant, but I checked HDD usage and reads with HWinfo, and nothing appears abnormal. It's a 7200 RPM drive anyway, shouldn’t that be sufficient (I’m not particularly knowledgeable about PC hardware).
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Amegahoney
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #4

I’m considering purchasing 8GB or more RAM modules because that’s what many people believe could be the issue. I don’t know if it’s actually relevant, but I checked HDD usage and reads with HWinfo, and nothing appears abnormal. It's a 7200 RPM drive anyway, shouldn’t that be sufficient (I’m not particularly knowledgeable about PC hardware).

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mat_fram
Posting Freak
776
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#5
Is your computer receiving the identical memory it currently uses? If not, please dispose of your existing memory and purchase a compatible set consisting of two 8GB sticks.
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mat_fram
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #5

Is your computer receiving the identical memory it currently uses? If not, please dispose of your existing memory and purchase a compatible set consisting of two 8GB sticks.

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InoueAlice
Senior Member
677
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#6
Yes, im getting the same exact kit of RAM so i'll have 4 sticks on my mb running at 2666mhz. If that does not solve anything than def it is the HDD
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InoueAlice
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #6

Yes, im getting the same exact kit of RAM so i'll have 4 sticks on my mb running at 2666mhz. If that does not solve anything than def it is the HDD

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Nalfrix91
Member
109
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#7
Given that memory capacity doesn’t appear to be a bottleneck—as performance is generally satisfactory—it suggests that the graphics card may not be the cause.
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Nalfrix91
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #7

Given that memory capacity doesn’t appear to be a bottleneck—as performance is generally satisfactory—it suggests that the graphics card may not be the cause.

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Pandam4st3r
Member
66
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#8
The game Grand Theft Auto V frequently requires over 8 gigabytes of RAM, which may be contributing to the problem.
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Pandam4st3r
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #8

The game Grand Theft Auto V frequently requires over 8 gigabytes of RAM, which may be contributing to the problem.

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JeronimoYT
Senior Member
428
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#9
Utilizing processors featuring significantly greater peak performance on individual cores compared to multi-core boosts, it’s advisable to lock all cores to a consistent clock rate, even if that rate is modest; this can be accomplished through Windows settings within the advanced power options. Many games are notably sensitive to varying thread speeds. Furthermore, version 1903 of Windows is currently being distributed, and updates aren't visible in Task Manager – they may be running silently in the background, downloading and verifying files for installation.
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JeronimoYT
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #9

Utilizing processors featuring significantly greater peak performance on individual cores compared to multi-core boosts, it’s advisable to lock all cores to a consistent clock rate, even if that rate is modest; this can be accomplished through Windows settings within the advanced power options. Many games are notably sensitive to varying thread speeds. Furthermore, version 1903 of Windows is currently being distributed, and updates aren't visible in Task Manager – they may be running silently in the background, downloading and verifying files for installation.

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GreenLightFabi
Senior Member
696
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM
#10
This may not function properly and problems can arise, even when using identical sets. Purchasing a 2x8GB or 4x4GB kit offers the most reliable solution.
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GreenLightFabi
05-08-2025, 09:21 PM #10

This may not function properly and problems can arise, even when using identical sets. Purchasing a 2x8GB or 4x4GB kit offers the most reliable solution.

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