[SOLVED] Can memory be the cause of stutterings and high CPU usage?

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Since I have upgraded my pc, any cpu intensive game I play has been stuttering for me. I noticed I have 2133mhz RAM when my mobo supports 2666mhz. It is not normal for them to stutter since I have seen videos on yt with the same exact specs as me, and they were playing at +60 fps. Also, during those stutterings my cpu reaches +80% usage. Could RAM be the cause of my + 80% cpu usage and stuttering in games? Could it be a bottleneck?
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GPU: Asus Rog Strix RTX 2080 TI
CPU: Intel I7 9700K 3.6 ghz
Mobo: Asus Rog Strix B360-H Gaming
Ram: Corsair Vengence 2x8gb RAM 2133mhz
 
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Bottleneck or perhaps a PSU issue.

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition?

You can use Resource Monitor and Task Manager to observe system performance.

Using both (but just one at a time) observe system performance while not gaming and then while gaming.

Determine what system resources are being used and what is using those resources.

Especially when the stuttering starts to occur.
 
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Ralston18 said:
Bottleneck or perhaps a PSU issue.

PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition?

You can use Resource Monitor and Task Manager to observe system performance.

Using both (but just one at a time) observe system performance while not gaming and then while gaming.

Determine what system resources are being used and what is using those resources.

Especially when the stuttering starts to occur.
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My PSU is about 4 years old, but the thing is my pc tower is built in such a way that it covers the psu, so if I want to check its model and specs, I need to kind of disassemble the whole tower. I heard a lot of people say that power supplies can't really be the problem, because if they're too weak the computer just doesn't boot up. Can the psu actually affect performance as well?
P.S.: Every other component is new, since they got replaced when I upgraded my whole pc.
 
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If the RAM is 2133mhz, then that's what you're gonna get without manually overclocking. Your motherboard supports 2666mhz, it doesn't mean it makes all RAM operate at that speed.

What RAM do you have installed now? You didn't keep your old and add new, did you?
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I understand, but I'm more interested if that is the cause of the stuttering.
 
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The PSU is a critical component.

It provides differing voltages (3,5, 12) to system components.

If a given voltage is absent or just out of spec any number of problems can result. And that can become even more confusing it there is some of intermittent connectivity due to a loose connection or some threshold voltage value. Works to the threshold voltage but once past - failure. May be heat or load related.

FYI:

https://turbofuture.com/computers/How-to-Tell-When-Computer-Power-Supply-Is-Failing

A 4 year old PSU is certainly suspect especially if heavily used at the upper end of its rated wattage.
 
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Ralston18 said:
The PSU is a critical component.

It provides differing voltages (3,5, 12) to system components.

If a given voltage is absent or just out of spec any number of problems can result. And that can become even more confusing it there is some of intermittent connectivity due to a loose connection or some threshold voltage value. Works to the threshold voltage but once past - failure. May be heat or load related.

FYI:

https://turbofuture.com/computers/How-to-Tell-When-Computer-Power-Supply-Is-Failing

A 4 year old PSU is certainly suspect especially if heavily used at the upper end of its rated wattage.
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When I have the time, I'll open the pc tower case and check my PSU model and its specifications. I will stay in touch and update you on any more information. Thank you so much for all the help given until now!
 
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Ralston18 said:
The PSU is a critical component.

It provides differing voltages (3,5, 12) to system components.

If a given voltage is absent or just out of spec any number of problems can result. And that can become even more confusing it there is some of intermittent connectivity due to a loose connection or some threshold voltage value. Works to the threshold voltage but once past - failure. May be heat or load related.

FYI:

https://turbofuture.com/computers/How-to-Tell-When-Computer-Power-Supply-Is-Failing

A 4 year old PSU is certainly suspect especially if heavily used at the upper end of its rated wattage.
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So, I have checked my psu and it's an Element Bronze II 500W. I read somewhere that for my build I need about 750W. Could the stutterings actually be happening because of the psu?
 
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Yes. The stutterings could be a result of the psu.

Here are three links to help explain/understand:

https://pcper.com/2019/11/choose-right-power-supply-pc/

https://www.pcgamer.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-power-supplies/

https://www.build-gaming-computers.com/how-to-choose-psu.html

You can easily google for and find other similar links.
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Ok, so I will change my psu and hopefully that's the cause of the stutterings. If not, then I'll reply to you again in the future. Let's hope not though :) Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it! I'll mark your message as best answer whenever my problem is fixed. Thank you again for your help!
 
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Yes. The stutterings could be a result of the psu.

Here are three links to help explain/understand:

https://pcper.com/2019/11/choose-right-power-supply-pc/

https://www.pcgamer.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-power-supplies/

https://www.build-gaming-computers.com/how-to-choose-psu.html

You can easily google for and find other similar links.
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Ok, so this week I am going to replace my current PCU with a better one. I noticed that actually while playing a game called Batman: Arkham Knight the cpu was used at 100% and there were major stutterings. Before I do anything, I just want to ask you again if the PCU could actually be the issue, since I'm worried that my CPU could be the problem. I replaced it about 10 months ago and it's a very good one.
 
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Use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to observe system performance.

Just one tool or the other at a time.

Slide the window to one side and first watch while doing nothing. Then do light work/browsing and lastly gaming.

Determine what all may be consuming resources: some background app launching, trying to run, updating, backing up, or just "phoning home".

Ideally you will be able to note something that is happening when the stutters occur.
 
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Ralston18 said:
Use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to observe system performance.

Just one tool or the other at a time.

Slide the window to one side and first watch while doing nothing. Then do light work/browsing and lastly gaming.

Determine what all may be consuming resources: some background app launching, trying to run, updating, backing up, or just "phoning home".

Ideally you will be able to note something that is happening when the stutters occur.
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That's the thing, literally nothing happens when the stutters occur. They just mostly happen whenever objects or textures load into the game. When they happen it's just that game's instance going to about 80% cpu usage.
 
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I found out what the problem was and just in case anyone else has the same issues here is why. I was a dummy and just didn't insert my two ram sticks properly. I had the first one in slot A1 and the second one in slot A2. I switched my first one to slot B2 and now my system works flawlessly. You need to do this so that the dual channeling actually works. I'm closing this thread and marking it as solved. Thanks everyone who tried to help me.
 
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SuperAceNr1 said:
I found out what the problem was and just in case anyone else has the same issues here is why. I was a dummy and just didn't insert my two ram sticks properly. I had the first one in slot A1 and the second one in slot A2. I switched my second one to slot B2 and now my system works flawlessly. You need to do this so that the dual channeling actually works. I'm closing this thread and marking it as solved. Thanks everyone who tried to help me.
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You want them in a2 & b2 slots
 
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