Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice?

Ashman II · Dec 5, 2010, 11:49 AM

Guys,

I wonder if anyone can help me sort out an annoying problem I have with stuttering during gameplay.

Virtually every game I'm playing (Left 4 Dead 2, Bad Company 2 and The Saboteur) I'm getting pausing/jerkyness/stuttering during gameplay.

My pc specs are Core i7 940, 6GB Ram, Win 7 (64 bit) and my graphics card is a GeForce GTX 460.

All the games look fantastic it's just this stuttering and it's annoying as I feel as though my pc should handle the games (unless you guys tell me otherwise).

One last thing, I downloaded a program to check the temperatures but I haven't a clue as to what's good and what's not!

All advice would be welcome.

Many thanks.

JiMpo · Dec 5, 2010, 12:51 PM

hey ashman..
im havin the same problem, sudden drops in frame rates , to below 10 fps, using FRAPS
my pc specs are i7920 4gbram win7 64bit nd asus gtx460
ive chked temprature usin the asus smart doc, temp climbs to about 65-70degrees C i guess its normal.
if u hav found a fix pls lemme know ,,, thnkx
So any help for Ashman ii and me from u guys would be welcome
thnks

***Veridian3*** · Dec 5, 2010, 02:32 PM

Hey guys, what hard drives are you using and are all your drivers up to date?

Also, what settings are you using in each game? (resolution and detail).

asedsa · Dec 5, 2010, 04:48 PM

And I would like to add, if you can tell us what is your PSU.

Ashman II · Dec 5, 2010, 04:56 PM

Guys thanks for taking the time out to reply.

My Hard Drive is a WD 2TB Caviar Black and my PSU is akasa 850w.

As for the drivers, you mean for my graphics Card? If so, yes that is up to date.

**MIG-31** · Dec 5, 2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashman II

As for the drivers, you mean for my graphics Card? If so, yes that is up to date.

Also your chipset Drivers for your motherboard... Are they also upto date.

Ashman II · Dec 5, 2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

Also your chipset Drivers for your motherboard... Are they also upto date.

And how do I go about that?

**MIG-31** · Dec 5, 2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashman II

And how do I go about that?

Just to be sure the 260.99 WHQL is the latest VGA drivers.. Just adding the link if you need it..

As from your opening post you named every part your pc uses...appart from one crucial peice of info...

Whats is your Motherboard...Who by and Model number ?

Name it then we can google it for the answer.

Ashman II · Dec 5, 2010, 07:14 PM

I ran the Belarc Advisor and it tells me I have a Gigabyte X58A-UD5.

JiMpo · Dec 5, 2010, 07:33 PM

most games i run at the max detail @ 1680x1050, i hav a 470watt psu , wd caviar blue 320 gb hard drive, msi X58M, vga driver is up to date but not the chipset i used the drivers in the cd that came with the motherboard

**MIG-31** · Dec 5, 2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashman II

I ran the Belarc Advisor and it tells me I have a Gigabyte X58A-UD5.

If This is the correct board you have the Intel® X58 Express Chipset.

Go to the download page Here and dowload the chipset driver.

It may be worth looking at Flashing the bios to the latest version also..(Unless you already have) But Please Note: Make sure you have the correct info on the motherboard. Flashing a motherboard with the incorrect bios will render it unusable.

(I am only gone with the info given and im not to be held responsable.)

blibbax · Dec 5, 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JiMpo

most games i run at the max detail @ 1680x1050, i hav a 470watt psu , wd caviar blue 320 gb hard drive, msi X58M, vga driver is up to date but not the chipset i used the drivers in the cd that came with the motherboard

A generic 470W PSU might be an issue here... what specific model is it?

**synthesis204** · Dec 5, 2010, 10:37 PM

I highly doubt a 470W power supply will sufficiently power that rig. Even if it isn't the cause of the issue, I'd still recommend at least a 550W (650W would be better) psu.

iPlayer · Dec 6, 2010, 12:46 AM

He didn't mention any overclocking, so it should be more than enough, if the psu can actually output as much as it says.

JiMpo · Dec 8, 2010, 02:10 PM

im srry i cudnt reply,, had exams
anyways,, ive had the same feelin it was the pwer supply (some chinese cheap model i dunno) , so im gonna buy i new one as soon as i save up sum money.., nd i havent done any overclocking.. .. ill let u guys know if the problem is there even after the change. thnkx guys..

[hobo]eclipse · Dec 8, 2010, 03:27 PM

get newest drivers for realtek devices in use. onboard audio and nic.

Dec 5, 2010, 11:49 AM	#1
Ashman II HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? Guys, I wonder if anyone can help me sort out an annoying problem I have with stuttering during gameplay. Virtually every game I'm playing (Left 4 Dead 2, Bad Company 2 and The Saboteur) I'm getting pausing/jerkyness/stuttering during gameplay. My pc specs are Core i7 940, 6GB Ram, Win 7 (64 bit) and my graphics card is a GeForce GTX 460. All the games look fantastic it's just this stuttering and it's annoying as I feel as though my pc should handle the games (unless you guys tell me otherwise). One last thing, I downloaded a program to check the temperatures but I haven't a clue as to what's good and what's not! All advice would be welcome. Many thanks.

Dec 5, 2010, 12:51 PM	#2
JiMpo HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: China Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? hey ashman.. im havin the same problem, sudden drops in frame rates , to below 10 fps, using FRAPS my pc specs are i7920 4gbram win7 64bit nd asus gtx460 ive chked temprature usin the asus smart doc, temp climbs to about 65-70degrees C i guess its normal. if u hav found a fix pls lemme know ,,, thnkx So any help for Ashman ii and me from u guys would be welcome thnks Last edited by JiMpo; Dec 5, 2010 at 12:53 PM. Reason: just addin thanks

Dec 5, 2010, 02:32 PM	#3
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? Hey guys, what hard drives are you using and are all your drivers up to date? Also, what settings are you using in each game? (resolution and detail).

Dec 5, 2010, 04:48 PM	#4
asedsa HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Posts: 245 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? And I would like to add, if you can tell us what is your PSU.

Dec 5, 2010, 04:56 PM	Thread Starter #5
Ashman II HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? Guys thanks for taking the time out to reply. My Hard Drive is a WD 2TB Caviar Black and my PSU is akasa 850w. As for the drivers, you mean for my graphics Card? If so, yes that is up to date.

Dec 5, 2010, 07:14 PM	Thread Starter #9
Ashman II HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? I ran the Belarc Advisor and it tells me I have a Gigabyte X58A-UD5.

Dec 5, 2010, 07:33 PM	#10
JiMpo HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: China Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? most games i run at the max detail @ 1680x1050, i hav a 470watt psu , wd caviar blue 320 gb hard drive, msi X58M, vga driver is up to date but not the chipset i used the drivers in the cd that came with the motherboard

Dec 5, 2010, 10:37 PM	#13
synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? I highly doubt a 470W power supply will sufficiently power that rig. Even if it isn't the cause of the issue, I'd still recommend at least a 550W (650W would be better) psu.

Dec 6, 2010, 12:46 AM	#14
iPlayer Filled with noobsauce Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: between the buns Posts: 1,450 Rep Power: 59	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? He didn't mention any overclocking, so it should be more than enough, if the psu can actually output as much as it says.

Dec 8, 2010, 02:10 PM	#15
JiMpo HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: China Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? im srry i cudnt reply,, had exams anyways,, ive had the same feelin it was the pwer supply (some chinese cheap model i dunno) , so im gonna buy i new one as soon as i save up sum money.., nd i havent done any overclocking.. .. ill let u guys know if the problem is there even after the change. thnkx guys..

Dec 8, 2010, 03:27 PM	#16
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Stuttering Gameplay - Any Advice? get newest drivers for realtek devices in use. onboard audio and nic.