Unpredictable game moments occur frequently.
Unpredictable game moments occur frequently.
I've noticed frequent game stutters after installing the new motherboard (MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI). All drivers and BIOS are current. During stutters, GPU usage plummets while CPU clock drops briefly to around 1.4GHZ for a moment. This made me think the issue was VRM overheating, but I can't reproduce it during benchmarks. Even when running Furmark GPU and CPU stress tests together, the problem still doesn’t occur. I’ve set Kombo Strike to 3 in BIOS to address voltage spikes, but it hasn’t helped. Neither CPU nor GPU temperatures are spiking, and I don’t see any VRM readings confirming overheating. I’m unsure what to do next—upgraded the motherboard from ASRock B450M PRO 4 to MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, yet the problem persists. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I’d reinstall Windows. The old motherboard drivers in Windows are probably causing the issues, leading to stuttering.
Are there any methods to remove outdated drivers without fully reinstalling Windows and adjusting preferences?
Consider a repair installation to maintain your apps and files. The process will overwrite system files only. Afterward, install all necessary motherboard drivers and other components.
The upgrade shouldn't need you to reinstall Windows, though based on your schedule and decisions, following the suggested method might be quicker than restoring your current setup. I understand you mentioned everything is current, but have you downloaded the newest chipset drivers from this source? It seems the main concern appears to be this. Installing the latest chipset installer should resolve the problem. Additionally, check that you have the most recent Realtek drivers for audio and networking. Do you still have any Asrock utilities installed? If yes, remove them. Are you using any sensor software? Please update your original post with all connected storage devices (NVMe, SATA, etc.)
I've updated the newest MOBO drivers after fixing Windows and I'm still facing problems. I also have the most recent audio and networking drivers, but nothing about ASRock remains. If you're referring to things like ICUE and Gigabyte Center for sensor software, yes—my original update included my storage details. The P5 NVME SSD holds all my games, while the WD SSD is for Windows and any installed programs or utilities.
Great videos here! I haven't seen this before. Someone else might notice the problem, but I didn't immediately spot anything unusual. Let's start with the COLLECT DATA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING FIRST step of this guide. When gathering your information: modify your original post, include the Benchmark screenshots and the FrameView .csv file. For FrameView it captures a lot of data—try to record only a brief stutter lasting about 30 seconds if you can. Leaving it running for hours will generate an enormous CSV file.