RX6700XT experiencing issues during gameplay
RX6700XT experiencing issues during gameplay
So this appears to be a copied version from various forums hoping for assistance. I’m reaching out because I’ve been struggling for weeks with the new RX6700XT (Sapphire). I upgraded from an older R9 390 for basic 4K gaming, but now I’m facing more frequent lag spikes compared to my previous setup. When launching games like Battlefield V or NFS Heat, the virtual memory page file expands to 12GB and causes stuttering that ruins the experience. Far Cry 5 and CS2 handle it well, as do games with lower memory demands.
Here are the adjustments I’ve made in an attempt to resolve the problem:
- Restored original BIOS settings
- Updated BIOS for both motherboard and GPU via MSI Center
- Switched between SAM and disabling it
- Checked and fixed CPU cooler performance
- Used dual-channel 120mm cooler keeping temps under 85°C
- Installed 16GB 3000MHz RAM in dual channels
- Added a 512GB drive for the page file
- Used a secondary 1TB drive for extra storage
- Ran M.2 SSD tests in MSI BIOS to verify controller health
I’ve tried numerous fixes: resetting settings, updating drivers, adjusting power limits, tweaking resolutions, and even changing RAM types. Despite these efforts, performance remains inconsistent—games either freeze or show errors when VRAM is constrained.
I’m unsure if the issue lies with the GPU itself or if there’s a problem with the RAM configuration. The specs look solid, but the 16GB RAM setup seems to be hitting limits. I’ve also noticed that even with a slightly higher page file size, the system still struggles.
I’m hoping someone can shed light on this, as I’m genuinely stuck and no one else seems to have encountered the same problem.
Did you clear old drivers using DDU prior to installing the new one? Have you adjusted the game resolution to a lower setting to check for stuttering? Would you like me to replay the problematic games while running hwinfo to capture details about clock speeds, temperatures, and voltages?
I confirmed both steps were completed. I restored the old drivers, then reinstalled Windows and even upgraded to Windows 10. I adjusted resolution and game settings to fix stutters, though results varied. I’m considering checking hwinfo for more details, but it seems the GPU usage dropped significantly—around half—and the VRM noise stopped during stutters. It doesn’t seem particularly useful at this point.
The paragraph is a bit hard to follow because the details are mixed up. Spreading your information in smaller sections should make it clearer and encourage more responses. It’s unusual to list specs inside a paragraph instead of having them separate. If you reinstall version 390 after making changes, see if the problems persist or disappear.
If your power consumption and voltage drop during stutters indicates a problem, checking the GPU, 12V rail, and 5V rail voltages via HWInfo is crucial. This might suggest a failing PSU or insufficient amp rating. Obtain the HWInfo results and specific parts lists to help identify the issue.