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The author has recently returned to gaming after a long break (approximately 15 years) and is experiencing some technical challenges. They built two PCs – initially for their son and then a new one for themselves – and are noticing stuttering or frame rate drops in games, particularly with the newer, higher refresh rate monitor (165Hz). The author suspects this isn’t simply due to the increased visual fidelity of the monitors and their own improved sensitivity but is investigating potential hardware issues.
They've conducted extensive testing, including clean OS installations, various driver configurations, overclocking/underclocking, and component replacements, across both PCs, observing that stuttering seems prevalent in many games requiring adjustments to graphics settings and system parameters. The issue appears more pronounced with titles like *Battlefield V* and *Star Wars: Fallen Order*.
Their testing process involved optimizing the operating system, experimenting with different GPU drivers, adjusting CPU/GPU clock speeds, modifying BIOS settings, and swapping out components (including GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and monitors). Notably, they observed similar stuttering on their son’s older PC, albeit less noticeable due to its 60Hz monitor.
The current build specifications are: Intel Core i9-9900KS, Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER motherboard, G.Skill Trident Z DDR4 32GB, MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, Samsung and Intel SSDs, a high-end liquid cooler, and an Asus PG279Q monitor. Previously, they had an Intel Core i7-8700 system with similar components.
The author is seeking input on whether frame rate fluctuations are a normal occurrence in modern gaming or indicative of hardware problems, given the extensive testing they’ve performed.
Unfortunately, I don't have that game.
Two of my machines are playing at 1080p at 60 Hz. One has a GTX 1060...one a GTX 1080.
The other one is 4K @ 60 Hz. This has an RTX 2080 Ti.
I get no visible stutter...nor do I sense stutter in anything.
Right now I'm running Borderlands 3, Black Mesa and XCOM and a few others.
On Borderlands 3...I only get around 47 fps at 4K....but it still feels smooth to me.
I run 60 Hz....so maybe this isn't applicable but...
All my games run smoothly to me visually. Right now I'm running three gaming machines at 60 Hz....maybe 8-10 games on each. and every game runs perfectly smooth to my eyes.
Maybe running on 165 Hz monitor increases your sensitivity to stutter and frame drops? I'm not sure.
Yes, maybe it does, because now playing with 60fps isn't smooth for me, and it was before (it is like curse), but you didn't notice any ocasional frame drop at all? (eg. in Fallen Order just on beggining when you slide down to the robot, there is massive stutter) ?
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The user describes their gaming setup, focusing on resolution and refresh rates across multiple machines. They have a diverse collection of games running, including Borderlands 3, Black Mesa, and XCOM.
Specifically, they report having two systems configured for high-resolution gameplay: one with a GTX 1060 and another with a GTX 1080 both running at 1080p and 60Hz; and a fourth system running 4K resolution at 60Hz using an RTX 2080 Ti. Despite these varying configurations, the user consistently experiences no noticeable stutter or performance issues while playing these demanding titles. They are currently testing Borderlands 3, Black Mesa, and XCOM, achieving approximately 47 frames per second at 4K resolution in Borderlands 3 – a result they find visually smooth.
Ah, I have to do more research in this case, maybe eyes operation
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, I will have tomorrow Acer Nitro 5 gaming notebook (GTX1660ti) for my daughter, and I will test more