High-end PC experiencing severe stuttering.
High-end PC experiencing severe stuttering.
I’m experiencing significant issues with gameplay, specifically unplayability within a game. Despite attempts to resolve the problem including deleting the DXcache and consulting online forums, the issue persists. I’ve documented the problem with a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezBk2qRSGnw) and provided my PC specifications: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, AMD FX™-8320 processor, 24576MB RAM, DirectX 12, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and Corsair RM850i PSU. The problem appears to be isolated to newer games, while older titles function correctly. I’m seeking assistance in identifying the root cause and potential solutions.
Is this behavior happening similarly in other games? What specific other games? An 8350 is a woefully inadequate CPU to be running a modern GPU on -- we're talking a disappointing 2012 platform -- but it should at least be able to perform fine in menus, which makes me think something else is going on.
I might consider a full Windows wipe if you haven't done this lately and I'd take out any RAM that isn't matching to try and isolate the issue -- if you have 24 GB, you almost certainly have a FrankenRAM situation. And what's the
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PSU? A junk PSU might not directly cause this issue, but it could have started to cause damage to other components.
High End PC (I wouldn’t consider this build high end)
Yes, the FX series is old and so is DDR3. Upgrading the MOBO, CPU, and RAM will help you with the 1070ti.
The CPU is causing a huge bottleneck with your GPU. The GPU is capable of so much and your CPU is not.
Consider using GB so that people replying don’t have to calculate MB to GB…
The FX processor line was viewed as slow even in the recent past; therefore, labeling them ‘High End’ alongside an AMD FX processor presents a contradiction.
(Imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger intensely criticizing the FX CPU: “You are deficient in instructions per cycle!”)
That aging 8350 processor presents a significant limitation for running a contemporary graphics card—it’s essentially equivalent to a dated 2012 system—however, it should still manage adequately within the game menus. This suggests there may be another underlying problem. A complete Windows reinstall could prove beneficial if maintenance hasn't been performed recently, and I would also remove any RAM modules that don’t precisely align to ensure proper isolation of the issue; particularly concerning if you possess 24 GB of memory, as this often indicates a mismatched or “FrankenRAM” configuration. Furthermore, determining the precise specifications of your power supply unit is crucial—a substandard PSU might not be the primary cause of these symptoms but could potentially contribute to damage affecting other system components.
Indeed, this appears to be an issue primarily affecting more recent titles—those launched between 2019 and 2020, generally. Older games function without this problem. For example, Skyrim SE and Fallout 4 exhibit similar symptoms but only during the initial main menu load; however, once a save file is loaded and gameplay commences, the issue vanishes. My power supply unit is a Corsair RM850i.
I strongly feel a new processor is necessary. Considering a Ryzen 7 3700X, would that provide sufficient power for the intended system configuration? Should any other components also be reassessed?