Issues with PC audio stuttering and lagging?
Issues with PC audio stuttering and lagging?
Lately my PC has been acting strangely when playing games—it slows down a lot, the system freezes and audio glitches, sometimes staying stuck until I restart. After reinstalling the drivers, the issue persists. Does this suggest a hardware problem that needs fixing?
Which PC? There are literary hundreds of thousands of combinations that are PC!!!
Whoops, forgot to include the details.
Mobo: B450M
CPU: Ryzen 5 3500
GPU: GTX 1660 Super
RAM: 16GB
It's true, I haven't played very intense games lately. The most challenging ones I've tried were DMC5 and rblox, but only recently did I experience a monitor disconnect with a black screen.
Hello, here are a few points to consider. Some might argue I'm mistaken, but I believe I identified your issue. I searched your card on Amazon and found it only has 6GB of video RAM. When a game struggles with video RAM, you may experience stuttering, a frozen screen, but you won't always receive a crash report. However, checking the reliability monitor might show a Windows hardware problem related to your card. Examine the device manager for any yellow triangle next to your card; if present, it suggests your card is having trouble or failing. The only solution is to upgrade to a newer system or lower your graphics settings to the minimum. If the problem persists, avoid unnecessary upgrades and consider purchasing a dedicated gaming rig. Seek a card with more than 8GB of video RAM.
Disable the audio enhancements by navigating to System > Sound > More Sound Settings, then right-click your default playback and select Properties. After that, click Enhancement and choose the Disable all sound effects option to reduce any sounds.