Bad PSU - Stuttering in games

[Apekss]

Hello everyone. I want to ask a simple question. Can a bad quality PSU be the reason for lower fps and stuttering in games? My fps drop after some time I have the game open and that's when the stuttering starts as well.

 

[Wulffz]

Hello everyone. I want to ask a simple question. Can a bad quality PSU be the reason for lower fps and stuttering in games?

That shouldn't be the issue, a PSU works or it doesn't. There's really no in between. It might be an issue with your CPU or GPU. Depends on how old your hardware is.

 

[Apekss]

I thought maybe if it doesn't give as much power as the components need to perform at their best it can be an issue

 

[Wulffz]

I thought maybe if it doesn't give as much power as the components need to perform at their best it can be an issue

Can you tell me what CPU and GPU you have? And how strong/weak your PSU is?
The components really only run when they have enough power. When underpowered then they'll just not respond.

 

[Apekss]

My GPU is new GTX 1060 6GB
My CPU is an i7 3770. I have it for like 4 years?

 

[Apekss]

I think I will try a Windows reinstall then because everything else seems good.
Temperatures are good max 55

 

[Wulffz]

My GPU is new GTX 1060 6GB
My CPU is an i7 3770. I have it for like 4 years?

And how much Watts is your PSU?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

I thought maybe if it doesn't give as much power as the components need to perform at their best it can be an issue

If the PSU couldn't provide enough power for the system, your PC wouldn't boot, or would start to boot & then "poof", the PSU fails and in so doing often takes other components down with it (the GPU is often the unfortunate victim).

So it's not the PSU which is causing the stuttering/low FPS.

 

[Apekss]

PSU is 600 Watt 80 plus bronze. Could it be a problem with Windows then? Should I just reinstall it?

 

[Wulffz]

PSU is 600 Watt 80 plus bronze. Could it be a problem with Windows then? Should I just reinstall it?

I don't see Windows or the PSU be a problem. Did you try reïnstalling Nvidia drivers? (Clean installation)

 

[Apekss]

I have experienced stuttering in a game before but it was because of the dust I had in my PC.

 

[Apekss]

I did reinstall drivers. Uninstalled first with DDU restarted the PC and then installed latest drivers. I also tried older drivers just in case.

 

[Wulffz]

I have experienced stuttering in a game before but it was because of the dust I had in my PC.

If there are packs and packs of dust in your pc it could result in higher temps on your hardware which can lead to stuttering.
You might want to clean that if it's really bad! Further more, if you didn't try it, reinstall those Nvidia or AMD drivers. I solved a problem of mine like that. But that was a game booting problem.

 

[Apekss]

It doesn't have that much dust atm but if that was the case the temperatures would be high. My temps are pretty good. Idle 30°C Load Max 55°C

 

[Wulffz]

It doesn't have that much dust atm but if that was the case the temperatures would be high. My temps are pretty good. Idle 30°C Load Max 55°C

Then try the drivers. If that doesn't solve it, check if you have the same issue in other high demanding games. As I said before, it might just be drivers or the game not being 100% optimized.

 

[adiec]

what game.. all games ?

 

[Apekss]

That mostly happens after some minutes of playing. Half an hour or so. I think I will try a single player game and repeat the same mission for some time so I can check my fps and the stuttering because I only play multiplayer games atm.

 

[adiec]

That mostly happens after some minutes of playing. Half an hour or so. I think I will try a single player game and repeat the same mission for some time so I can check my fps and the stuttering because I only play multiplayer games atm.

what i am asking is.. does this happen whilst playing a specific game. or does it happen in every game you play ? just trying to narrow down the problem. could it be a problem with your internet connection? im assuming the multiplayer games are not LAN ?

 

[Apekss]

Can my internet connection cause stuttering? My ping is good. The game I've noticed this a lot is Overwatch and it's the game that I play the most atm.

 

[Wulffz]

Can my internet connection cause stuttering? My ping is good. The game I've noticed this a lot is Overwatch and it's the game that I play the most atm.

Internet connection can't cause stuttering, connection issues cause disconnects and such.. Stuttering is a problem with the software or underpowered hardware like the CPU/GPU

 

[Apekss]

I also reinstall it but still the same thing. I read a lot of people complaining about fps and stuttering in the game lately but the thing is I just got my 144hz monitor and when it is going full smooth it feels so damn good but then after stuttering and it's hard for me to track players.

 

[Wulffz]

I also reinstall it but still the same thing. I read a lot of people complaining about fps and stuttering in the game lately but the thing is I just got my 144hz monitor and when it is going full smooth it feels so damn good but then after stuttering and it's hard for me to track players.

When many people are complaining about it then it might be a game update or driver update that messed with the game.

 

[Apekss]

Maybe who knows... I will just wait and see. Meanwhile I will try a single player game and see how it goes.

 

[adiec]

Can my internet connection cause stuttering? My ping is good. The game I've noticed this a lot is Overwatch and it's the game that I play the most atm.

Internet connection can't cause stuttering, connection issues cause disconnects and such.. Stuttering is a problem with the software or underpowered hardware like the CPU/GPU

you have obviously never tried playing fifa online. other people with a combination of terrible latency plus old age cpus that barely meet the requirements cause terrible stutter and lag. plus it has been known for people to start downloads whilst playing online games to cause fragmented gameplay.

 

[Apekss]

How much does the CPU usage has to be when playing a game?