Overwatch Audio Stuttering / Freezing
Overwatch Audio Stuttering / Freezing
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I’m experiencing a frustrating audio stutter in two specific games – Overwatch and League of Legends – that is severely impacting my gameplay. The issue manifests as brief audio drops followed by pauses, primarily affecting the game's soundscape rather than performance metrics like framerate. This stutter occurs consistently within these titles but intermittently in others.
Specifically, in Overwatch, the stutter often leads to complete freezes with the GPU ceasing operation after approximately 30 seconds. Removing the HDMI cable temporarily resolves the issue, though the stutter returns immediately. The problem is intermittent; sometimes the stutter disappears entirely for a period before reappearing.
I’ve already attempted several troubleshooting steps including updating graphics and audio drivers, running the games as administrator, replacing my HDD with an SSD, and even removing the GPU to isolate the problem (though this didn't completely resolve it). I’m hesitant to update the BIOS without proper guidance.
My system specifications are: Intel Core i7 2600 @3.4GHz, Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Windforce, 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, and an ASUS motherboard (model currently unknown). The stutter isn't indicative of lag; it’s a clean audio disruption that is incredibly distracting. I'm seeking any advice or suggestions to eliminate this persistent issue.
When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. List them like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Include the version for your OS if you're on Windows 10.
It'd also be a good idea to see which version of BIOS you're currently on for your motherboard? Did you try running DDU to uninstall your GPU drivers and reinstalling the latest from Nvidia's support site? You should also include the age of your PSU.
My motherboard is an ASUS Prime B450M-A II.
Windows version is 10.0.18362 Build 18362. (Windows 10 Pro)
I did not perform a clean uninstall of my GPU drivers; I simply updated them. I might try DDU to see if that makes a difference.
My power supply’s age is unknown due to its second-hand purchase, but it exhibits significant coil whine under load.
ASUS Prime B450M-A II motherboard with BIOS version 1805.