Stuttering
Stuttering
Hello everyone,
I'm writing to you today about some challenging issues I've been experiencing with my PC setup after installing a new graphics card and monitor. I wanted to share how these changes have affected my system, especially since they were intended to boost my gaming and viewing quality.
Before the upgrade, everything ran perfectly. However, once I switched to the new components, I started noticing frequent stuttering during both gaming and regular tasks. The problem seems to appear randomly, which makes it difficult to address consistently. This stuttering is affecting my overall performance and making it hard to enjoy using my PC.
I've documented my current setup for reference:
- GPU: Gigabyte 3070 ti VISION oc
- CPU: Intel Core i5 9600kf
- RAM: MSI z390 gaming plus, 32 GB
- Storage: 1 x Samsung 970 Pro 500 GB, 1 x Samsung 980 250 GB, 1 x Samsung 870 250 GB, 1 x 1 TB HDD
- Monitor: 1 x Samsung 850 Pro Gaming
- Operating System: Windows 11
To resolve this, I've tried the following steps:
- Installed the latest graphics drivers.
- Confirmed that my graphics settings are properly tuned for the new monitor.
- Double-checked all connections between the GPU, monitor, and power supply.
Despite these efforts, the stuttering persists, and I'm unsure what to do next. These upgrades cost a lot, and I'm disappointed not seeing the improvements I expected.
If anyone has faced similar problems after similar upgrades or has any suggestions on how to fix this issue, I would really appreciate your help and advice. Please let me know if you think there are any overlooked troubleshooting steps I should consider.
Thank you very much for your time and support.
9600k might struggle with very high frame rates in some games. If the CPU hits its limit, it can lead to stutters. Keep FPS at a safe level so the CPU doesn’t reach full capacity. Use MSI Afterburner to check CPU usage, and there are YouTube guides on setting up onscreen stats during gameplay. Watch this video for clearer insight into how FPS impacts CPU performance. In short, you might need a better GPU to handle demanding titles with 6 cores that don’t support Hyperthreading. Link: https://youtu.be/Qo3EJzHuXok
I'm not noticing stuttering, but by moving side to side you're clearly trying to show the stutter you're seeing. The stutter here refers to a hard mini pause; if that's not what's happening, I don't see any proof of it. It seems you might be experiencing micro stutters, which are more related to the monitor's refresh rate not matching your frame rate. Are you using Gsync without Vsync? Gsync alone doesn't keep the FPS stable in VRR (variable refresh rate), so Vsync is needed to maintain that, otherwise you'll get this jittery, non-smooth video effect.
Yes, I have both G-Sync and V-Sync enabled in the Nvidia control panel settings.
Stuttering results from a brief shortage of an essential component. Typically the CPU.
Before you upgraded the graphics card, the graphics unit was the main constraint.
Delays caused by graphics were removed or reduced, allowing the CPU to take over and become the bottleneck again.
Don’t be misled by CPU usage below 100% and believe you have enough processing power.
Your 9600K supports 6 processing threads. One handles the master control thread, likely operating at full capacity and restricting performance. The other five threads remain underused during gaming.
You might consider purchasing an i7-9700K for eight threads, but its individual thread speed won’t significantly improve.
The 9700K is available used on eBay for around $160.
This offers a modest performance increase.
Have you increased the overclocking on your 9600K?
If not, there’s possibly a 25% CPU boost available.
Your best option seems to be upgrading to a modern 13th generation Intel or AMD processor.
I also considered it could be the processor, but after talking to someone more knowledgeable about these matters, he confirmed he didn't encounter similar problems. He tested it on a 1080p display, not a 2K one. It's puzzling since with identical configurations, Cyberpunk running at maximum settings didn't cause issues for the first three to four hours. However, when I multitasked during gameplay, the game began stuttering. Even after overclocking, the same problems persisted. The person above mentioned micro stuttering rather than full stuttering, which might explain the difference.