I've experienced stuttering on my PC for four years.
I've experienced stuttering on my PC for four years.
I can't deal with electricity right now, i'm putting it on the back burner.
After the clean install, i tried it without installing the programs and drivers i normally install. As soon as i install the GPU driver, i can clearly see the stuttering, even when scrolling in the browser. In fact, everything starts after installing the GPU driver. As long as i don't install the driver, there is no stuttering, of course there is no hardware acceleration, but i can't see the stuttering that way. Interestingly, i had the same situation with my previous RX 5500XT and RX 570 cards. Everything is fine without installing the GPU drivers, but after installing them, the problems start... There seems to be a problem with the GPU drivers on my system.
I didn't change them all at once, i changed all the hardware gradually. In short, you can think of it as changing the system 3 times in 4 years. unfortunately i can't look in detail in safe mode, most programs don't work.
bro i just installed 24H2 2 days ago
Is everything in and connected to the PC fresh? You should check each component individually to ensure it works properly. Because you don’t have a baseline, this step is essential.
Consider using PCIEx 3.0 instead of Auto PCIEx 4.0 for your graphics card to check for stuttering. It might be worth trying. All the best! Please share your findings. Thank you.
Everything is new. As for trying one by one, i've already tried every single part one by one before this, so i didn't see any improvement in any way. The biggest improvement was after i switched to the nvidia card, but that only made a difference in games.
If it was because of that i shouldn't have a problem using a b450 motherboard, but i'll give it a try anyway man!
This is a psu brand that is more common in Turkey. It may not be very well known abroad, they probably print labels and sell them, but i can say that it is a quality product. I have changed the psu about 2-3 times. Before that i already had Corsair, but it was the same...
I come from the USA, which might explain my lack of familiarity.
The process of acquiring new components isn’t the same as conducting tests. What I’m referring to is performing evaluations on the existing hardware to identify issues, rather than swapping parts without confirmation they’re responsible. This approach has helped me progress over the past four years, with nearly all systems being brand new during that time. Still, the root cause remains unclear. In the long term, it’s far more economical to assess what you already have instead of replacing items in hopes they’ll resolve the problem.
This is the current setup—there’s no need to revisit past configurations. Any changes made before that were due to replacements, not the actual issue. I’ll begin from the ground up.
Storage
Not every storage manufacturer offers dedicated software:
- Kingston SSD Manager – use this tool to assess health and apply firmware updates: https://www.kingston.com/en/support/tech...ssdmanager
- PNY doesn’t provide its own solution
- Sandisk, now owned by Western Digital, uses this method: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/de...rn-digital
- Samsung diagnostics via Magician: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consum...ort/tools/
For PNY drives, run Crystaldiskinfo and download from the blue icons provided:
CrystalDiskInfo – a utility for HDDs/SSDs supporting USB, Intel RAID, NVMe. Aoi Edition, Standard, Shizuku, Kurei Kei, and other editions have specific requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019/2022/2025 architecture...
crystalmark.info – a free tool that gathers SMART data for all drives with a simple interface.
PSU: (I noticed several links related to power supplies) – many tests aren’t reliable inside Windows, and multimeters are essential:
- CrystalDiskInfo is a solid choice for monitoring SMART status.
- For more details, see the Wikipedia page on Self-Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Technology.
Multimeter – useful for checking PSU voltage levels (e.g., +3.3V, +5V, +12V) and BIOS settings:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
or BIOS diagnostics to verify power voltages.
GPU testing is mainly about confirming compatibility with stress tests:
- GPU benchmark sites: https://geeks3d.com/furmark/ and https://benchmark.unigine.com/heaven
No dedicated tests exist for motherboards; they’re typically resolved after other components are ruled out.
Do you have the latest BIOS version?
The previous two tests were thorough, so it’s best to run each overnight—Prime can take time.
RAM
Consider using memtest86 on each RAM stick individually, performing up to four passes. Aim for zero errors; any higher indicates a problem. Replace or remove sticks with errors. The tool is available as a bootable USB, eliminating the need for Windows installation.
CPU
Unfortunately, AMD doesn’t provide its own diagnostic software, whereas Intel offers Prime 95.
- Prime 95 download: https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/pri...nload.html
- Instructions: https://appuals.com/how-to-run-a-cpu-str...g-prime95/
Prime 95 will stress the system, so avoid running it on hot days. Ensure adequate cooling is in place.
Curious about potential rounding errors in Prime?
I set up Linux Mint today and checked whether the issue was with the operating system or hardware. In Linux Mint, without the nvidia drivers, scrolling felt very smooth with no stuttering. Once the nvidia drivers were installed, the same smooth performance returned in Windows. Even though the problem might be related to the GPU, I've tried three cards before and all of them caused issues—two of them were AMD.