Overwatch stuttering
Overwatch stuttering
i'm experiencing stutters in Overwatch during intense screen activity, especially when using all ultra settings. my system specs are: two Xeon X5650 processors, 48GB DDR3 RAM, GTX 690 with SLI enabled, 240GB SSD, running Windows 8.1. I've taken screenshots of the task manager and afterburner.
Adjust the graphics settings to medium and observe the outcome.
Ensure your graphics drivers are current.
The drop in frame rate may indicate a CPU bottleneck, especially since Overwatch is CPU-intensive and your CPU performance is slow.
If reducing graphics settings doesn’t resolve the issue, consider upgrading or overclocking your CPU.
Overclocking isn’t feasible on Xeon chips, so it might be time for a new processor.
Check if the problem persists after lowering graphics settings.
they aren't. i'm running 391.35. the issue is that updating them to the latest version causes my pc to bluescreen, restart, and then won't reach the login screen. it will bluescreen before getting there.
none of the core's are maxed out though...
i have a core i5 machine that didn't have these problems, but i don't want to set up a separate machine just for this game.
i did notice the vram (2gb) maxes out from time to time, but if it does it doesn't stutter immediately.
also i don't want to turn down the settings. if you check the screenshots, you'll see max usage on my gpu is 68%...
Fair enough. That seems unlikely to be a problem.
There might be brief moments (milliseconds) when the cores are at full capacity, which isn't reflected in the task manager.
This is probably why you're experiencing stuttering.
It appears the lower single-core performance of the Xeon is contributing to the issue.
I think it makes sense that you wouldn't need separate machines for certain games, haha!
I'm not sure if the GPU is the main cause...
Just a quick thought—have you tried running without SLI?
I don’t know how Overwatch performs with SLI; it didn’t work well on my old 290X in Crossfire.
I’m pretty sure from what you mentioned, your CPU single-core speed is the problem.
crossfire isn't SLI. it's entirely different and much more problematic.
and i don't want to run without SLI because if i do, i might as well replace the 690 with a 780Ti I already have. the 690 without SLI is essentially a lower clocked 680, which is pretty poor by today's standards.
yea i was worried about that. that's really frustrating. i could use the i5 system, but then i'd have to switch to Windows 10... which i don't want to do. so...
Yes, I completely understand where you're coming from.
I switched to nVidia and promised myself never to use crossfire again due to my past experiences.
I can relate to your reasoning, and I would follow the same path if I were in your shoes.
It's tough.
I'm not sure about a quicker processor for single-core tasks that still meets your power needs.
I don't have much info on the Xeon SKUs, so I can't give you a recommendation.
I usually suggest better single-core options for gaming, but since you have a 12-core Xeon system, you're handling more than just games!
Looks like right now there isn't an affordable fix without affecting your other setup.
I first purchased this GTX 690 just for the sake of curiosity about dual-gpu cards. I’ve been really impressed with how well it performs. There’s also the X5690 model, which runs at 3.46ghz—now it’s clocked at 2.66ghz. These speeds are quite rare and not officially supported on my machine (which is a prebuilt server), though I do have a compatible board. If I run into problems, I might consider buying two X5690s and using another board.
There seem to be slightly higher clocked quad-core chips available, but they’re essentially the same price as the hexacore ones, so I think it makes sense to stick with the hexacores.
Honestly, I don’t get too excited—my system handles a lot of multitasking. For school, I often run VMs or several documents while keeping my browser open and still playing games without interruptions. It’s convenient not to worry about what’s running because the system is very responsive.
I built this machine for the same reason I bought the GTX 690: to try a 12-core setup and enjoy the experience.
Everything makes sense here!
If I were in your shoes, I’d switch to the X5690-—that clock bump is massive!
I believe it could fix your issue, though it might be quite costly.
I’d probably go for a hexa-core setup, but it depends if you really need the 12 cores.
Good luck!
Looking forward to seeing all your cores (from an 8600K user and fellow Overwatch player! rhyseyness#2637)
I don't really, but I can get X5690's for €50 per CPU if I'm patient and wait for a good listing.
I'd prefer an 8600K, but it's too expensive for me. My whole PC costs the same as an 8600K, so that's a bit of a joke.
Do you play on US or EU servers? I usually play on US servers... I'd love to add you, but I need to know which region you're in.