PC experiences frequent stutters across all games following the Windows update.
PC experiences frequent stutters across all games following the Windows update.
Processor: Ryzen 5 7600x Mobo: Msi Pro b650 s RAM: XPG Lancer blade 32gb 16x2 6000mt cl30 expo SSD: XPG Gammix s70 blade 1tb cooler: Deepcool gammax l240 argb aio psu: Super Flower Leadex Vii gold 850w Hdd: Wester Digital 1tb 7200rpm GPU: Rx 5600 xt sapphire pulse OS: Win 10 previously, Win 11 current. Games tested: cs2, Raft, Doom eternal, Hitman WOA, Gta V Hi. I've encountered an unusual problem recently, where my PC runs smoothly for a short time before suddenly stuttering heavily. The micro stutter level jumps from zero to ten percent and then fails to return. At first, it became apparent after completing a Windows 10 cumulative .NET update on Wednesday, which triggered the issue. I removed the update and it stopped, but reinstalling it again didn't resolve it. Even after a fresh Windows 11 install, the stutter persists. I've also attempted to delete the 24.9.1 Adrenalin driver and replaced it with an older version, yet the problem remains. The system was newly assembled in August, containing no used components except my GPU, which I kept from my previous machine. Various fixes I've tried online haven't helped. Here are some steps I've executed: - Reinstalling drivers after using DDU. - Performing a complete Windows reinstall. - Turning off Expo in BIOS. - Disabling startup applications, game mode, the game bar, and non-Microsoft services. - Reinstalling .NET framework manually from Microsoft. - Removing unwanted audio devices via the sounds menu. - Uninstalling Msi Center and Ngenuity software. - Installing only AMD drivers instead of Adrenalin. - Raising GPU clock speeds through manual adjustment. - Reinstalling the GPU and cleaning it. - Updating chipset drivers. - Installing and using AMD Pro drivers rather than Adrenalin. - Keeping an eye on CPU and GPU temperatures, as well as SSD and HDD health. I often test stuttering in CS2; the game runs briefly before the issues emerge and persist. GPU utilization reaches 99% with power consumption near 100W (max 133W). CPU usage stays steady around 20%-25% or lower. I've also recently purchased a new Hyper X Alloy Origins TKL keyboard, but using it has caused further difficulties. The problems continue despite these changes. Other solutions I've attempted include: - Disabling virtualization in BIOS. - Checking for minor stutters in Msi Click Bios, which matched the gaming experience. - Noticing slight stuttering only in the desktop, not in the background. - Sharing a link to in-game footage of the stutter in CS2.
You can use an old method for dealing with stuttering in games. Visit the game's executable file, open its properties, and navigate to the compatibility section. Make sure to check if fullscreen optimization is turned off. This approach worked for me with certain games, though I'm not sure it will help everyone. Give it a shot!
It didn't improve things. I used a fps cap in games to ease the stutter, and it worked as long as the GPU wasn't near 100%. In CS2 I set it to 200fps and in Hitman I enabled VSync with around 67% GPU usage—no stuttering at all. It doesn’t fully fix the issue, but the PC is now playable again.