I’m experiencing repeated speech hesitations during gameplay.
I’m experiencing repeated speech hesitations during gameplay.
I recently acquired a new desktop computer from Amazon, equipped with an RTX 2060 Super, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 500GB SSD, and an Intel i5-9400F processor. My previous machine featured a GTX 970, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive and an additional 1TB solid-state drive, alongside an i5-4440 processor. While my older PC performed adequately, I began experiencing noticeable stutters in games approximately a year ago. These stutters progressively worsened, eventually becoming frustratingly disruptive to gameplay. Around the same time I purchased my current monitor, and that’s when things became perplexing to me.
Upon receiving the new PC and running Minecraft alongside other games, I discovered that it still exhibited stuttering – a problem remarkably similar to what my previous system suffered from. I had previously attempted numerous solutions on the older PC, often unsuccessfully. These attempts included reinstalling Windows, adjusting frame rate limits and Vsync settings, modifying in-game graphics options, altering resolution levels, testing my RAM with MemTest86, installing Windows on a separate SSD to boot from it, disabling CPU cores, reinstalling the latest Nvidia drivers, changing core affinity, adjusting process priority, switching from VGA to HDMI, cleaning dust buildup inside the PC, modifying the page file size, and ultimately, purchasing this new machine.
Currently, the stuttering on this PC isn’t as severe, but it remains noticeable. I have experimented with various approaches, including using RTSS to limit frame rates, tweaking graphical settings within games, utilizing “EmptyStandbyList”, updating the Nvidia driver, temporarily disconnecting my internet connection, and toggling Vsync on and off. Some games are more prone to this issue than others – consequently, I'm trying to determine the underlying cause. It’s puzzling that two distinct systems could experience the same kind of stuttering. If anyone possesses insights or suggestions, I welcome your input as I am at a loss for what to try next.
Absolutely, as I anticipated. I was close to abandoning my efforts myself. Naturally, these individuals haven't considered meticulously examining each running service with a small tool and deactivating those that aren’t required. Have you attempted this? It has proven effective for me thus far. When you enter ‘services’ into the search bar, an application will appear displaying a list of applications operating in the background and consuming resources.
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Which titles are you referring to?
Initially, I believe the problem lies with your memory. You only possess 8 gigabytes of RAM, which is insufficient for many modern games at 1080p resolution – numerous titles require more than 8 gigabytes to run smoothly.
Consequently, when your RAM reaches its limit, the system utilizes a secondary memory area called the swap file located on your hard drive or solid-state drive. This process is significantly slower than using your primary, faster RAM, resulting in noticeable stuttering and a decrease in frames per second. Previously, 8 gigabytes was considered ideal for gaming computers; however, that standard has now shifted to 16 gigabytes.
Considering your older configuration, it's conceivable that playing a demanding game like Battlefield 5 with maximum settings could have produced comparable symptoms, especially given the GTX970’s limited 4 gigabyte video memory. While you previously had 16 gigabytes of RAM, your current description suggests similar performance issues.
Currently, the titles experiencing performance issues on my latest device are *The Forest*, *Minecraft*, and *Dying Light*. I haven’t yet evaluated other games for this purpose. Previously on my previous system, these same games displayed similar stuttering behavior, although *Dying Light* and *The Forest* consistently ran at a reduced frame rate.
The hard drive resided within the outdated computer. My current machine—a new PC—features two solid-state drives, one of which originated from the previous device.
Do your games reside on the recent solid-state drive or the previous one? Are both of them standard SATA solid-state drives?
Has your motherboard firmware been brought up to date? Updating the BIOS might resolve any system issues. Have you performed a fresh installation of your graphics card drivers? Additionally, are you utilizing GeForce Experience for game enhancements? If so, it’s recommended to avoid it as it often diminishes in-game performance.
My only interaction with GeForce Experience has been to obtain the most recent graphics driver. I understand that its performance enhancement tools have received mixed reviews. I haven't yet upgraded my motherboard’s firmware, believing it was handled automatically. I will attempt to find information on my specific motherboard model and update its BIOS if possible.