Unusual stuttering and reduced frame rates observed.
Unusual stuttering and reduced frame rates observed.
Hello! You're experiencing some performance hiccups with your gaming setup. The i7 12700K, ASUS Z690 A-DIMM, and Zotac Trinity 3090 are all set up correctly, and you've already tried reinstalling drivers, removing the graphics card software, and updating everything. The stuttering and FPS drops still occur despite those fixes.
It sounds like your RAM might be behaving oddly—sometimes only one stick lights up while others don’t, yet they’re all detected by the system. This inconsistency could point to a hardware issue rather than just software glitches.
Regarding the motherboard, the fact that your RAM sometimes fails to detect itself is unusual and could indicate a problem with the chipset or memory controller. The shipping condition (no packaging) might have caused stress or damage during transit, which could affect stability.
Since you've already run Windows Update, SFC, and CHKDSK, and even your BIOS is up to date, it’s worth considering a few more steps:
- Try booting with minimal drivers and only essential software to isolate the problem.
- Use a different USB port or cable to rule out hardware issues.
- Check for any recent changes in your system settings or background processes that might be affecting performance.
- If possible, have a technician inspect the RAM and motherboard connections.
As for your concern about the motherboard, it’s definitely worth investigating further—especially if you suspect a manufacturing defect or physical damage. You’re not crazy to think about it!
I noted that when resolving the gpuid problem (Event ID 0 from source nvlddmkm), I disabled the RAM XMP settings, which reduced the frequency of the issue and prevented crashes in games. This suggests possible instability with the motherboard or PSU. I use a 1000W ASUS RogStrix PSU. CPU and GPU temperatures stayed within safe limits, reaching a maximum of 60°C for the CPU and 74°C for the GPU. Updated on November 21, 2022 by AlienSlayer. Added more details
It appears to be consistent across all titles, with the lowest FPS drops seen in KF2 (40+) and Metro Exodus (30+ stutters making it unplayable) and the highest in Doom Eternal (15-20). I confirmed the stability of affected games and found no missing files. Edit: I also noticed my maximum FPS was around 84 in AC Origins at ultra settings. Updated: November 21, 2022 – AlienSlayer
It seems like your description mostly matches typical play behavior or games that aren’t optimized. Still, the motherboard issue is definitely concerning. Consider returning, refunding, or discarding it—definitely get a genuine, unused unit. It looks like the seller might have overlooked this since they didn’t enable TPM. Personally, I’d try it out of curiosity but would likely still return the part. Sending it without a box is not an option.
I understand these stutters aren't typical since my PC had been working well before. All of a sudden it started happening in every game. The motherboard came out of its original packaging when it shipped, without any extra protection from drops or damage. I'll check if the card has TPM enabled once I'm back home. For now, I'm planning to buy a replacement board around Black Friday just in case, but I'm not sure which one would be best.
A quick note for anyone reading this: the problem seems to be hardware-related. I've tried games on a fresh Windows setup with a clean install, but the issues persist. It isn't my GPU—my tests included 3090, 3070, and an RX 6600, all showing the same problems. I suspect it's tied to the motherboard or CPU, so I've ordered replacement parts.