Periodic Extended Freezes In-Game
Periodic Extended Freezes In-Game
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I'm experiencing brief freezes – typically 1-5 seconds – during gameplay in several games, including GTA V, Slime Rancher, and Lego The Hobbit. This issue began after updating my graphics drivers. I initially suspected internet or RAM problems, but testing with various fixes (including clearing the standby cache and temporarily disabling Superfetch) didn't resolve it.
The freezes occur regardless of game complexity. A low-spec title like Lego The Hobbit also exhibits the same freezing behavior, ruling out a significant hardware limitation. My graphics card’s memory usage is consistently below 60% according to the ROG Gaming Center, and I’ve minimized background applications (Discord and Spotify) during gameplay.
I'm using the standalone version of GTA V, while Slime Rancher and Lego The Hobbit are purchased through Steam. Reinstalling my graphics driver appears to have significantly reduced stuttering, suggesting a potential driver-related issue.
This used to happen a lot to me with Minecraft, and it's usually independent from your computer's ability or what you're doing in game. Reinstalling the driver worked for me, so I'd say you're right on that one.