Resolved: Display stuttering
Resolved: Display stuttering
I recently upgraded to a 3800x processor and a 2070 Super graphics card, and initially everything ran smoothly. However, recently I’ve been encountering frame drops in certain games. Initially, with Madden 20 at maximum settings, I achieved approximately 150 frames per second, and similarly high frame rates—around 90—were experienced in Modern Warfare with ultra settings. More recently, though, my frame rates have decreased to 70-80 in Madden 20 and roughly 90 in Modern Warfare. I initially suspected that leaving my computer on for extended periods was the cause, but this proved incorrect because I previously operated my PC in a similar manner without experiencing any issues. Restarting the computer occasionally restored the higher frame rates, though this effect was inconsistent. I’ve conducted identical user benchmarks after the frame drops began, yet these tests indicated optimal performance. When I consistently achieve 150 fps in both games, frame drops are nonexistent; however, these dips occur sporadically and unpredictably. I’ve also experimented with adjusting NVIDIA control panel settings, which temporarily resolved the problem, but it subsequently returned. My CPU and GPU temperatures are within acceptable limits. Notably, I reinstalled my graphics drivers through Device Manager prior to these problems starting—a step I read was recommended when switching GPUs. I believe the issue began following this driver reinstall, though I remain uncertain about its exact origin. Despite these changes, I've maintained the same game settings since starting to play, referencing a link below for my PC build and recent benchmarks: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/21609174
Are lower frame rates hindering your visual experience?
- Recent NVIDIA driver updates have sometimes led to unexpected problems, so that’s a possibility.
It's also advisable to check for any additional programs or processes running in the background that could be straining system resources.
Furthermore, consider standard maintenance steps like clearing temporary files, running antivirus scans, performing TRIM operations, and defragmenting your hard drive.
Have you installed the newest NVIDIA drivers directly from NVIDIA's website, or did you allow Windows Update to handle it for you?
What thermal readings are you observing on your processor and graphics card when under heavy use?
Is your motherboard BIOS the most recent version?
Have you updated any other drivers? (Specifically, for your motherboard and chipset – without utilizing a driver updating program.)
Following the removal of GeForce Experience through Device Manager, I installed the graphics drivers using that application. When playing games, my processor temperatures hovered around 60 degrees Celsius, while the GPU maintained approximately 50 degrees Celsius. Prior to installing these components—the Ryzen 3800x and RTX 2070S—about a month ago, I had already completed the installation of all necessary BIOS updates and other drivers.
Are you experiencing poor visual quality despite a high frames per second?
- Recent NVIDIA driver updates have occasionally led to problems, so that’s a possibility.
Also, check if any other programs or processes are using up system resources in the background.
Furthermore, consider standard maintenance steps like clearing your hard drive, running antivirus scans, performing TRIM operations, and defragmenting your storage.
I’m experiencing visual stuttering, and I plan to attempt a disk cleanup and defragmentation along with other troubleshooting steps. However, it’s strange that this issue occasionally appears and disappears spontaneously. When I consistently achieve 150 frames per second in both games, the frame rate remains stable. Yet, if I leave my computer idle for a few hours and then resume playing, the FPS typically declines.
It could be beneficial to observe CPU, graphics card, memory, and hard drive activity during gameplay, looking for any correlations between drop occurrences and resource utilization percentages. Be sure to focus on the performance of individual CPU cores rather than the aggregate data. Additionally, certain users report that latencymon can be helpful for identifying specific problems.