Stuttering occurring during gameplay accompanied by fluctuating frame rates.
Stuttering occurring during gameplay accompanied by fluctuating frame rates.
My computer is approximately one year old. Its components include: CPU: Intel Core i5-8400, motherboard: MSI B360M MORTAR, RAM: Hukware Fury 2666 (4x4GB), GPU: MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X, PSU: Corsair CX600 (green), and four total hard drives. I'm running Windows 10 64-bit. Gameplay is generally smooth until I experience sudden lag spikes that cause my frames per second to drop to zero. I performed a clean Windows installation, updated drivers, ran memory and disk diagnostics, and disabled Windows Defender. I also attempted using an intelligent standby cleaner application, which yielded inconsistent results. Considering replacing the power supply unit, but unsure if it's the root of the issue. Please assist me!
Install HWMonitor, execute it during gameplay to monitor your CPU temperatures, GPU temperatures, and hard drive usage. Additionally, consider testing with a different hard drive to determine if the issue lies with your existing drive.
Thank you for providing the temperature information; everything appears to be functioning well – both CPU and GPU temperatures remain below 70°C.
I tested this with my most demanding game, Assassin's Creed: Origins, and I’ve also observed similar behavior in high-frame-rate games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and League of Legends. The CPU reached 100% utilization, while the GPU experienced fluctuating usage, sometimes dropping to 0% and its clock speed reaching zero. Disk space was consistently at 91% capacity.
Notably, the graphics card is overclocked using MSI Afterburner, with a power limit set to 110%, a maximum voltage of 1.065V, and memory speed unchanged. The core temperature reached 1965, accompanied by a core voltage increased by 15%. I plan to revert to the original factory clock settings.
Sincerely,
The game Grand Theft Auto V initially runs at a frame rate of 80 frames per second or higher, but it begins to decrease as the playtime extends up to approximately 58 frames per second. The graphics card's temperature is around 65 degrees Celsius. Another potential issue could be insufficient GPU memory, perhaps requiring new video cards or some other adjustment. Alternatively, if the GPU temperature rises significantly, that would indicate a problem.
Here’s an update on my problem:
The issue appeared to be linked to the CPU and was triggered by the Windows Spectre-Meltdown patches. After using the provided official tool to disable both patches, I no longer experience those freezing moments in AC Origins followed by temporary fixes. While lower FPS is expected with certain CPUs, it’s unusual for the game to actually freeze briefly. I believe there are two possibilities: either upgrade my processor and maintain the security patches or continue disabling them while accepting the potential security risks. I'm considering an upgrade but don't want to make unnecessary expenses. What do you all think?
I also enjoy playing CS:GO on a 240Hz monitor, which sometimes results in a lack of frames dropping to the 160-180 range. I’m trying to maintain an optimistic outlook… I’m currently committed to the B360 motherboard and honestly, I don't believe upgrading to a fixed CPU would be a worthwhile investment considering my existing Intel i7-8700 performs well. However, component prices are still relatively stable. I might consider a Ryzen 3000 series processor if they offered comparable performance (even though CS:GO consistently runs better with Intel). If the issues they’ve addressed are resolved as anticipated, it would allow me more time to evaluate future upgrade possibilities.