Your system works smoothly at higher frame rates but experiences lag when it drops to 60 frames per second.
Your system works smoothly at higher frame rates but experiences lag when it drops to 60 frames per second.
I own a M27Q IPS 170 Hz display and an LG IPS 60 Hz monitor from 2015. I’m fine running games like God of War, Resident Evil 4 remake or Battlefield 2042 on an unlocked FPS. But when I set them to 60 fps, they freeze badly—whether Vsync is enabled, Free sync is on or off, or the 60 Hz mode activates. The same issue shows up with games like Elden Ring and fighting games, or older titles without a high refresh option. My PC specs are: Intel Core 12700k, Asus Prime z690-a, AMD 6700 RX, single stick DDR5 16GB 5200Mhz, Kingston Fury Beast Black x1, SN750, 750W PSU. Pls help, I’ve tried everything.
You're checking if the 170Hz IPS monitor can also update at 60Hz, not just the GPU's graphics settings. It seems there might be a mix-up between display refresh rates and GPU configurations.
You didn't change the monitor's frequency to 60Hz. It could be the problem if the screen is set to run at 170 but you're trying to limit it to 60Hz. Try checking the built-in settings directly instead of using any software. I don't own a monitor, so I can't confirm whether your device supports that adjustment.
It seems there might be some interference from mixing a 170 Hz monitor with a 60 Hz one. Both devices likely drawing power from the GPU simultaneously. The numbers don't align neatly with standard multiples like 120 or 240. You could isolate the 60 Hz setup to see if the issue persists. It may also relate to how you set FPS limits—checking for other methods such as in-game restrictions or using RTSS might help. Sometimes, updating the Adrenaline software or verifying GPU driver versions can resolve this behavior.
I used a 60 Hz monitor and it keeps stuttering. I also tried reducing FPS with Riva Tunner, but the issues persisted. Might it be related to having single-stick RAM without dual-channel usage?
It looks like this might not be the best approach, but extra memory is always valuable. Upgrading from 16 to 32 can be beneficial for your system. I’d probably treat it as an upgrade and see if it makes a difference. First, I’d reset everything to its original settings—undo any overclocking or tweaks. Restore both monitors to factory defaults, set the GPU back to its default state, and adjust the control panel accordingly. After rebooting, check the performance; improvements may be subtle, but adjusting one thing at a time can help identify the issue. Troubleshooting works best when starting fresh, so reverting to defaults and making incremental changes is often the safest path.
It depends on how full the drive is—usually it's not until it's nearly full that problems appear. Then the issue tends to show up on the desktop when files are opened, and opening Windows might trigger a warning and highlight the drive in red.