The problem is really severe. Is the hard drive causing the issue? Should I replace my storage device?
The problem is really severe. Is the hard drive causing the issue? Should I replace my storage device?
I own an rtx 2060 super, equipped with an i5 9400T and 32 GB ddr4 memory. My SSD was only 240 GB, so I needed a replacement drive. I didn’t prioritize loading speed, so I swapped out my SSD for a new 1 TB HDD. That’s when the situation began—I could run games that loaded all files into memory before playing, without any stuttering... small titles like disintegration and csgo worked smoothly. Open-world games, however, suffered greatly, causing noticeable stutter when the disk was in use. When the disk usage dropped to 0% or 20%, the stutter intensified, affecting games such as rdr2, gta 5, watchdogs 2, and final fantasy xv. I’m convinced the issue lies with the HDD. Adding to my concerns... I was more certain yesterday when purchasing FIFA 21. It stuttered during match loading while I was training, but after that, it ran smoothly in the game. This suggests the files were now in memory. I need to know whether I should replace my HDD or if there’s a cheaper solution, like a software fix to repair the drive and eliminate the stutter... (some might say an HDD isn’t ideal for gaming, but it only slows down loading times, right?)
Cheers...😊😊
5400 exacerbates the issue. Performance with the pagefile drops noticeably. A 5400 hdd is mainly for general use; a 7200 would suffice instead.
The hdd operates at a typical speed of 7200rpm, which generally works well. However, certain games, particularly open-world titles, may load assets dynamically. This speed also significantly benefits SSD performance, aiding not only in preloading games and levels but overall efficiency.