Issues with PC performance during games.
Issues with PC performance during games.
I created a budget gaming PC about two and a half months ago. The setup includes:
CPU: R5 5600x PBO OFF
Graphics Card: RTX 4060
Storage: M.2 SSD WD Blue SN580
Motherboard: Gigabyte A520M K V2 (not the optimal choice but suitable for my budget)
Power Supply: Be Quiet! System Power 10 550W Bronze rated.
What I have done:
Performed CPU stress test using Cinebench – no overheating detected.
Conducted GPU stress tests with 3D mark and Furmark – no overheating observed.
Carried out OCC power test for 10 minutes – no errors, no overheating, no crashes.
Updated or upgraded drivers to check for any issues.
Since I assembled the PC, I encountered some stuttering issues. I assumed these were caused by the games I played: Elder Scrolls Online, Sekiro, and Elden Ring. These games are known for stuttering, so I couldn’t test them directly. Sekiro had occasional loading stutters during transitions to new areas. Elden Ring was particularly problematic until I fixed a bug. Now the stutters are increasing. In Elden Ring, I frequently drop around 10 FPS randomly. Tekken 8 has a feature called Fight Lounge with many players; it stutters heavily when loading crowds. Witcher 3 also causes stutters during combat, which happened in Elden Ring for the first time today. I’m unsure if this is due to me being stressed or if there’s an actual issue.
I have a note about the PSU – it produces high-pitched noise even when the PC is off. However, OCCT testing showed no errors, crashes, or low voltage rails. In HWINFO, I found a power reporting deviation that dropped all the way to 80%.
Stutters might stem from RAM problems. It's important to check the type and speed of your RAM, especially since Ryzen performs best with high-frequency RAM. Running memtest86 four times should be fine. Another possible cause could be unstable PSU ripple, which your low-quality PSU may contribute to. See the review here: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/be-qu...0w/12.html. I’d recommend replacing the PSU. For good options, consider Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, and Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium. All three models power my PCs, including two PRIME TX-650 units and one Focus PX-550. Full specs with pictures are available in my profile.
when i assembled my pc, i researched 3600mhz ram with xmp support and used a 550w power supply. do you think this psu might cause stutters? the voltage rails seem stable, though they drop slightly under heavy load, which is normal. the stutters mainly happen during asset loading or npc loading, but not every game experiences this issue.
Was nicht überprüft, warum du die PSUs nicht recherchiert hast? 🤔 PSU-Modell oder -Aufbau, welches genau ist? Wie alt ist die PSU, und war sie neu gekauft oder gebraucht/refurbished? Ja, das kann passieren, wenn es zu viel Rippel gibt. Das ist auch bei deinem Be Quiet! Gerät der Fall. Wie groß ist der Unterschied? Wenn der Wert über 5 % auf der +12-Volldrahtseite liegt, verstößt er gegen die ATX-PSU-Anforderungen. System Power 10, 750W wurde schlecht bewertet – schwache Spannungsstabilität und sehr hohe Ripple-Werte, sogar ein Ripple-Test fiel fehl. Bewertung: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/be-qu...50w/4.html Für einen Vergleich: Ich teste die Seasonic PRIME 650 80+ Titanium [SSR-650TD] und du findest dort die Bewertungen. Spannungsregelung: Ripple: Meine PSU hat eine Spannungsregelung von +12V bei 0,37 %, das ist wirklich unrealistisch. System Power 10 erreicht dort etwa 2,2 % auf +12V, schlechter auf kleineren Rippeln. Ich bin mir sicher, dass die Rippelwerte stabil sind. Deine PSU ist bei maximaler Last nur 13,3 mV, während System Power 10 bei 110 % einen Wert von 124,0 mV erreicht – das ist weit über den zulässigen Grenzwert. Bei der Ripple-Leistung liegt System Power 10 bei 36,4 mV bei 20 % Last, was deutlich unter der Leistung meines Geräts liegt. Das ist fast dreimal höher als mein Wert. Auch die Effizienz sticht nicht hervor: Du hast 80+ Bronze, ich 80+ Titanium – das ist die höchste Effizienz. Ich weise darauf hin: Da eine PSU alles versorgt, ist sie der entscheidende Baustein im PC! Deshalb habe ich die beste Option gewählt.
volt rails are as accurate as I understand within ATX +- 5% specifications. I own a Be Quiet! System Power 10 550W Bronze rated, not the 750w version. Here’s a photo of my volt rails. During gaming sessions with games like Elder Scrolls Online, Elden Ring, and Tekken 8, my 12v rail never drops below 12.024. In a stress test after 5.5 hours of gaming at 12 volts, the minimum was 11.952 and the maximum reached 12.240. The average was 12.126.
The same platform remains active across all capacity System Power 10 units. Measuring PSU ripple is not possible with any software; specialized testing equipment is required. You mentioned potential reasons for system stutters. I identified two likely causes. If you refuse to acknowledge low-quality PSUs or continue using them, then I offer no further advice. I can't assist if you prefer not to receive help.
Also, have you checked your RAM with memtest86? Or did you ignore that test as well, similar to how you treated the PSU?
Here's a nice education on what to be aware of with power supplies.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMS-4SYGNU
Jonny Guru
Knows his field and very informative.
That, I genuinely don't think so.
Testing with 8GB for one pass takes about an hour.
Double it for two passes, it's around 2.5 hours.
It seems impossible to complete four passes in that time, unless you have 4GB of RAM—which I find hard to accept.
So, what is the actual amount of RAM you possess and what steps did you take?