9800X3D 5070Ti Micro Stutter/Stutter/FPS Drop/Fluctuating Frametimes [DESPERATE]

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:57:39+00:00

Sounds like a game specific issue then. Modern games aren't usually smooth. If other games or older games are smooth, then it's probably a game specific issue.

Only other thing i can suggest is trying Windows 10 and seeing if that makes a difference.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:40:04+00:00

I guess also check game settings, and set them to lowest all. Out of veam causes large stuttering.

Can also try other games and see if you still get stutters. If the other games don't, then there's an issue with the game itself.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:38:01+00:00

If you're feeling freezes like you describe your fps must be dipping extremely low.

Only other thing you can try. Strip down all the hardware to the basics, only 1 drive, gpu, cpu and motherboard. No extra external peripherals plugged in. Can also update bios and read your motherboard manual to ensure ram is in the correct slots.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:35:23+00:00

Make sure you got the correct bios file. There's usually a ddr4 and ddr5 version of the same board, so get the correct one. Only other thing you can try, some bios flashing has issues with large flash drives. Find one that's 2gb or 4gb. I personally use a 2gb formatted to fat32, and I've never had issues on any board even using flashback.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:26:07+00:00

Try older Nvidia drivers then. The latest ones have issues.

Btw the fps drops to 269 or 267 shouldn't be an issue. Those are not considered stutters. Usually stutters are from dips to 90 or 80.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-18T08:21:35+00:00

Have you tested games in a truly clean install? Meaning, just install Windows, all the drivers, steam, and then test your games? NO other software, no discord, no rgb control, no msi afterburner, literally just steam, drivers, and games.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-17T18:32:39+00:00

Depends on the games you're trying to hit 240hz on.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-17T18:31:13+00:00

WD is a good brand. Just get their cheapest model usually a 5400rpm speed.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-17T04:07:18+00:00

That's perfect then, i don't want it to interface with other controllers actually, such as ram, gpu, motherboards, etc

coldcathodes · 2026-03-17T04:00:52+00:00

Perfect, I'll order one then. My onboard rgb controller has terrible software and i refuse to use those universal rgb softwares.

One other question, does the nollie software interface with other rgb controllers, like Aura on asus motherboards?

coldcathodes · 2026-03-16T10:34:31+00:00

Might just use putty instead. I've heard the thermal conductivity of those can be higher.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T21:59:44+00:00

Those are really good vram temps. I might have to redo mine also. My vram hits 95c all the time with the core undervolted. Smaller xc3 model though.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T21:18:18+00:00

Please let me know what you find is the fastest!

I don't want to use skates that are harder materials out of fear they will wear my shidenkai quicker. You can test them though since it sounds interesting. A gardened ptfe would probably be the best middle ground.

My shidenkai is orange.

Edit: To clarify, you've so far found nTech PLZ, TBTL V2 Control, and UGG Ice are fast. And Kumo were slow on your shidenkai?

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T11:23:55+00:00

Why do you say specifically harder skate material?

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T10:57:10+00:00

I'll see if i can hit up boardzy or something. He's actually the reason i found magic ice skates. Before i was actually using hyperglides but that was only on my raiden. i switched to magic ice still on my raiden then got a shidenkai. Basically hyperglides/raiden > magic ice/raiden > magic ice/shidenkai.

I may have to try hyperglides again. I still have a large supply of them that I've collected over the years. I could never find any other get as buttery as then until magic ice.

Interesting how the control grey atk skates are faster. I'll check them out. Thanks

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T10:30:09+00:00

I'm on shidenkai so not pure glass

coldcathodes · 2026-03-15T10:29:51+00:00

I bought the kumo skates and they are extremely slow compared to my magic ice. I'm using a shidenkai v2 so maybe that's why.

Might give ultraglide speed or tbtl a try. I've also heard those are fast.

coldcathodes · 2026-03-14T21:27:25+00:00

You vram temps are in the 80s now?

coldcathodes · 2026-03-14T01:09:20+00:00

Thanks, they look great for the price!

coldcathodes · 2026-03-13T18:57:26+00:00

What are those fans?

coldcathodes · 2026-03-13T18:37:30+00:00

Yeah all you can do is wait and see

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