How to decrease stutters?
How to decrease stutters?
I've shared an update about my stuttering issue since switching to an NVMe drive. It's still happening in some games, especially Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remake. I'm not sure if the game engine is the cause or if it relates to my RAM speed. My current specs are: CPU - Intel Core i5-9600k, Motherboard - MSI Z390-A Pro, RAM - 2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-2666MHZ, Storage - 1TB WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD plus 2TB and 1TB Seagate HDD, Graphics card - MSI GTX 1660 Super (6GB overclocked), Power Supply - Corsair CX650M, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition case, and Corsair Carbide Series 270R. My thoughts are still unclear, but I'm seeking advice. Thanks!
Reset your system completely and then launch a game to check for any stuttering. Use hwinfo to inspect performance metrics and look for anomalies like thermal throttling or unusual temperatures.
The NVMe device isn't affecting performance here. DirectStorage hasn't become widespread yet, so assets aren't being streamed during gameplay. Fast storage mainly improves load times but doesn't matter once you're in the game. Even then, SATA remains sufficiently quick for rapid loading. Stuttering is usually caused by CPU limitations, and slow RAM can also play a role. It seems the issue might be with just one stick or a single channel.
I noticed your point! It's 2x8 GB drives connected in dual channel.
The information suggests Task Manager might not always be accurate, yet your GPU frequently reaches maximum usage during stutters. Occasionally it stalls without hitting 100%.
Your rig should run smoothly, the CPU has enough power to handle most tasks except possibly intense multiplayer games like 128 players BF42. It's possible the issue arises when background programs or unnecessary software consume CPU resources, so turn off start-up apps, antivirus alerts, and close unused programs before playing. Check if your 16GB RAM is being overwhelmed by other applications—adding more RAM might resolve the problem.
It seems the update requires a lot of memory—possibly over 11GB—and could strain your system if you have limited RAM. Appreciate the effort, but I’ll try to add more memory next time!