Issues with unstable and erratic performance across all my games.
Issues with unstable and erratic performance across all my games.
hello i have screen tearing issue for about a year now and i dont know what has caused it i have screen tearing in all of my games even in menus if there are animations going on and i tried vsync but then it only removes the tearing but there are still frames skipping and choppiness going on...ive tried everything to fix it but to no avail...any help would be appreciated. things i tried: multiple windows installs of diffrent versions multiple driver installs changing psu changing hdmi cable connecting the computer into another display installing windows on diffrent drives including ssd my spec gpu GTX 1060 6gb aorus xtreme edition cpu i5 6500 3.2 ghz RAM gskill ripjaws iv 8gb 2133 mhz mobo gigabyte h170d3h psu green 580w HDD 1tb wd blue here are 2 videos i uploaded on youtube recorded by my phone camera
Start with the MSI afterburner and check CPU and GPU usage. My assessment is that your CPU—being a 4-core, 4-thread machine running demanding games—is likely struggling to keep up, which isn’t unusual for this type of hardware. It’s possible the bottleneck is more on the CPU side rather than the GPU. Also, is your frame rate capped by your monitor’s refresh rate? Do you actually achieve the desired FPS?
In addition to the previous response, having just one stick of 8GB RAM might be a constraint, though likely not a major one. A software solution to consider is GPU scheduling. On Windows 10, you can access it through the Display settings, usually found in the Advanced options.
Thanks for your update. After checking the burner, everything seems normal—temperatures are stable and there’s no throttling. No unusual signs detected. Your FPS is capped via Riva Tuner, yet gameplay remains choppy. Given your old CPU, it might be struggling with modern demands. You mentioned RAM is 2×4GB, which isn’t ideal for current performance needs. Also, you tried different settings but didn’t notice any improvement. Consider testing with more RAM or upgrading if possible.
I agree with jaslion. I purchased an OEM Dell PC for a budget video game, but it was a 4-core, 4-thread CPU (I3-9100). When I tried playing CSGO, it performed poorly—it just needs more RAM. That’s not the main issue; with a 4-core/4-thread processor, games will lag and overheat. I think you should adjust your BIOS settings to limit core usage to two or three cores. Probably not worth it if you don’t want that kind of performance. Hope this helps!
Usually these frames come from the CPU, but RAM could also be the cause. If your RAM isn’t delivering enough data to the CPU, there might be a problem. Based on the screenshot, it seems the CPU is likely the limiting factor. I’m not suggesting you need an 8-core processor, but even an 8-thread one would make a big difference.
Vsync generally aligns with your monitor’s refresh rate. When you turn on Vsync in RDR2 and it limits the frames per second to 30, it suggests your display might be set to 30Hz. This could be the root of your problems. Click right-click on the desktop background, navigate to display settings, then advanced display options. Verify the refresh rate isn’t stuck at 30Hz instead of its maximum. Also, inspect the Nvidia control panel for any sync restrictions in the game. If both show 30Hz or higher, it might be a game setting restricting FPS when Vsync is active. A lower refresh rate or default setting on your monitor can definitely lead to these issues.
Thanks for sharing your setup. Your monitor is set to 60Hz, but you're experiencing noticeable frame drops when using VSync. This could be due to mismatched refresh rates or display calibration issues. Let me know if you'd like help troubleshooting further!