High end pc micro-stuttering
High end pc micro-stuttering
So I recently I built a gaming pc and my Fortnite kept crashing. The fix was to set the cpu overclock and mem overclock to auto in the bios insted of D.C.O.P in the bios. But the problem that now occurs is micro stuttering. I have tried just about everything including resetting my whole PC and resting everything in the bios. I have also made sure that my drivers are up to date like everyone suggest. The problem couldn't be my internet because I have Ethernet and have around 5-30 ping in game. I also run all low settings in fortnite and cap my frames at 144 because I have a 144hz monitor there is no point in letting them run higher. I am offering a reward if anyone can help me eliminate the stuttering. I have also made sure all my temps are no hotter then 55 degrees c
so temp cant be an issue.
Specs are
Kingston 120GB A400 2.5 SSD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
AMD Ryzen 1700x
ASUS ROG STRIX B350F GAMING MOTHERBOARD
WD 1TB 3.5 MAINSTRM BLUE HD
EVGA 750W SUPERNOVA G3 MODULAR
IPSG 16GB 2X8GB DDR4 3200 KIT
This explanation delves into the intricacies of GPU rendering and display synchronization, highlighting potential issues with frame rate discrepancies and how solutions like VSync attempt to mitigate them. The core concept involves a constant stream of frames being generated by the GPU, and the monitor's refresh rate determining how many of those frames are displayed per second. Deviations in this ratio can lead to visual artifacts like stuttering or microstuttering. VSync synchronizes these processes, ensuring the monitor only receives complete frames, preventing the GPU from constantly buffering and discarding frames. However, this synchronization comes with a potential trade-off: reduced motion clarity due to the inherent delay introduced by VSync.
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“Display technology often struggles with maintaining a consistent refresh rate. Monitors typically operate at a certain frequency – for example, 60Hz or 144Hz – meaning they update the image 60 or 144 times per second. However, graphics cards can sometimes output slightly different frame rates, like 143 frames per second, which doesn't align perfectly with the monitor’s refresh rate.
This discrepancy leads to a visual artifact called microstuttering – brief flashes of movement that are noticeable when watching fast-paced content. To combat this, technologies like VSync (Vertical Synchronization) can be used. VSync synchronizes the graphics card’s output with the monitor's refresh rate, preventing the GPU from sending frames that aren't ready for display. However, this often results in a blurrier image because the GPU has to wait for the monitor before sending another frame.
Alternatively, you can increase the frame rate output of the graphics card – perhaps to 160fps – so it buffers frames ahead of time and ensures a smoother experience. Higher detail settings also help by reducing stuttering. While achieving extremely high frame rates (like 144fps) can look impressive, it’s often more effective to target a slightly higher rate like 120-144fps, particularly on lower resolution monitors, to minimize the potential for microstuttering.”