FPS declines and game stutters reported in Warzone Season 5!
FPS declines and game stutters reported in Warzone Season 5!
It seems your system isn't utilizing XMP fully, and overall RAM might be limited. Fixing XMP in the BIOS should improve speed. For RAM usage, lowering settings can help. Check if your graphics card is using enough VRAM—especially with 8GB available, modern games often perform better with more memory. The resolution you're playing at also matters.
XMP adds no harm; it carries a chance of system issues if your CPU memory controller struggles with the faster RAM. For a 10700K, problems would likely appear only with DDR4-4000 or higher speeds. Intel’s controllers handled 10th gen well. In extreme cases, crashes or blue screens might happen, though this is uncommon with standard kits. These are the proper slots for your modules, correct?
Sure, I understand. I’m turning on XMP now. I had been skipping it thinking it wasn’t ideal for the PC, but I just checked my research. Perhaps I’ll buy more RAM and install it this week. Honestly, my game settings are currently set to low or normal.
You can add more slots, but they must match the existing RAM. You’re also allowed to insert a single additional stick instead of two.
Perfectly, aim for a matching pair. Adding just one more stick isn’t the best choice, since RAM over 16GB would then operate in single-channel mode. You’d benefit from two additional sticks, preferably with identical XMP settings—same speed and timing—as those usually confirm the same memory type. Try turning on XMP first to check if it resolves the problem. It’s tough to confirm that extra RAM will help here. RAM upgrades typically boost performance when needed, but if you don’t require more, they offer no gain. I’d prefer not to suggest spending money on an upgrade that seems unlikely to make a difference.
Thanks for the kind words! I’ve enabled XMP and will check if it resolves the problem. Regarding your RAM model, there are several ways to find it—check the device manager on Windows, look in system settings, or consult the manufacturer’s website using the product number.
There's an application called CPU-Z that I would use. It would give you details about exactly what chips the RAM is using. RAM upgrades installing 2 more sticks should just work, but it's not that simple. Matching the chips, which are made by Micron, Samsung, or SK Hynix, and would be A-die, B-die, E-die, etc., is actually more important than matching the brand or model. Unfortunately, the chips used can change over time, as the company just uses whichever is the cheapest type that will meet the performance target. So if you bought Corsair Trident Z years ago, getting the same kit today may or may not give you identical RAM chips. This isn't to say you're screwed. When you get the new kit, it will often just work, especially for Intel with DDR4. You'll install it, turn on XMP, every runs at the advertised speed, and away you go. No dramas. The problem is that, if you're unlucky, you install them, and the system fails to boot. Or can boot, but only with XMP disabled. And you're in for a headache trying to get it to work properly, if you even can. I'm not saying "don't upgrade the RAM." Odds are, you'll be fine, but I want you to know that it's not guaranteed to just work.