Is your PSU sufficient for your specifications? Could it be contributing to stuttering in your games?

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Is your PSU sufficient for your specifications? Could it be contributing to stuttering in your games?

Is your PSU sufficient for your specifications? Could it be contributing to stuttering in your games?

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frog76
Member

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11-18-2016, 08:31 PM

#1

I own a 200 W PSU from Foxin, specifically the FPS500S model. I tested it with a GT 710 running an i3-9100i, which worked fine. However, after getting an RX 550 recently, I experienced significant stuttering in games I usually played on the GT 710. I attempted all possible fixes—updated drivers, reinstalled them, even replaced the GPU and re-seated the GPU—but the issue persists. The GPU specs are listed below.

CPU - i3-9100f
RAM - 2x 4GB @ 2400 MHz
Motherboard - Gigabyte H310M M.2 2.0
GPU - ASUS Radeon RX 550 4GB
HDD - Seagate Baraccuda 1TB 7.2k RPM
PSU - Foxin FPS500S (200W, not explicitly stated).

During gameplay in Valorant, I encountered stuttering, achieving over 300 frames but frequently dropping to the 20s. I attached a MSI graph from during playtime, and my overall system feels somewhat sluggish as well.

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frog76

11-18-2016, 08:31 PM #1

I own a 200 W PSU from Foxin, specifically the FPS500S model. I tested it with a GT 710 running an i3-9100i, which worked fine. However, after getting an RX 550 recently, I experienced significant stuttering in games I usually played on the GT 710. I attempted all possible fixes—updated drivers, reinstalled them, even replaced the GPU and re-seated the GPU—but the issue persists. The GPU specs are listed below.

CPU - i3-9100f
RAM - 2x 4GB @ 2400 MHz
Motherboard - Gigabyte H310M M.2 2.0
GPU - ASUS Radeon RX 550 4GB
HDD - Seagate Baraccuda 1TB 7.2k RPM
PSU - Foxin FPS500S (200W, not explicitly stated).

During gameplay in Valorant, I encountered stuttering, achieving over 300 frames but frequently dropping to the 20s. I attached a MSI graph from during playtime, and my overall system feels somewhat sluggish as well.

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floquemu
Junior Member

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11-21-2016, 06:34 PM

#2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Given that the PSU is the core of the system, it's wise to invest in a dependable 550W unit—so you can maintain the device for an extended time, ideally a 450W model if possible. This will ensure your rig runs smoothly.

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floquemu

11-21-2016, 06:34 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Given that the PSU is the core of the system, it's wise to invest in a dependable 550W unit—so you can maintain the device for an extended time, ideally a 450W model if possible. This will ensure your rig runs smoothly.

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Jayden32805
Member

212

12-09-2016, 03:15 AM

#3

System combined wouldn't draw all that much, at most 150w or there abouts. But there's more to do with power supplies than just wattage, how reliable and efficient it is. I agree with Lutfij.
Where would you buy from? Do they have a website?
Psu might not be related to your stutters but good chance it is. It's worth putting in a better unit anyway. Factory warranty tells the story, quality units are 7~10 years. That Foxin psu has 2 year factory warranty.
Another thing you can try is limit your fps to a level minimising cpu usage from maxing out. See if that helps, get usage hanging around the 90s most of the time.

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Jayden32805

12-09-2016, 03:15 AM #3

System combined wouldn't draw all that much, at most 150w or there abouts. But there's more to do with power supplies than just wattage, how reliable and efficient it is. I agree with Lutfij.
Where would you buy from? Do they have a website?
Psu might not be related to your stutters but good chance it is. It's worth putting in a better unit anyway. Factory warranty tells the story, quality units are 7~10 years. That Foxin psu has 2 year factory warranty.
Another thing you can try is limit your fps to a level minimising cpu usage from maxing out. See if that helps, get usage hanging around the 90s most of the time.

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Pepsi123
Junior Member

1

12-09-2016, 11:38 AM

#4

Stutters could be linked to insufficient memory and HDD usage (better to use an SSD for the system and games).
It's a positive thought you're considering your PSU's well-being.
You don't have the cheapest setup, but a poor PSU might cause issues.
The good news is that a decent motherboard and graphics card can last a while thanks to solid power components, though the HDD is sensitive to voltage fluctuations.
I suggest purchasing a PSU around 400-500 watts from a reputable brand if you don't want to make major upgrades later.
If you plan to upgrade your CPU and GPU to mid-range models (i59600+ 3060) in the future, opt for PSUs with higher capacity, ideally over 550 watts.

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Pepsi123

12-09-2016, 11:38 AM #4

Stutters could be linked to insufficient memory and HDD usage (better to use an SSD for the system and games).
It's a positive thought you're considering your PSU's well-being.
You don't have the cheapest setup, but a poor PSU might cause issues.
The good news is that a decent motherboard and graphics card can last a while thanks to solid power components, though the HDD is sensitive to voltage fluctuations.
I suggest purchasing a PSU around 400-500 watts from a reputable brand if you don't want to make major upgrades later.
If you plan to upgrade your CPU and GPU to mid-range models (i59600+ 3060) in the future, opt for PSUs with higher capacity, ideally over 550 watts.