Troubleshooting Microstutters in Gaming: Seeking Solutions

Hello, fellow gamers and tech enthusiasts,

Today, I find myself in a bit of a conundrum and am reaching out for your expertise. I have been dealing with frustrating microstutters both in games like Final Fantasy XIV and Escape from Tarkov, and despite trying a myriad of troubleshooting steps, the problem remains unresolved. I truly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might provide.

My Rig Overview

To give you an idea of my setup, here are the specifications of my gaming rig:

• CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D (I experienced similar issues with a previous unit of the same model)
• GPU: RTX 5080 (I upgraded from a 4070 Ti, but the stutter issue persists across both cards)
• Motherboard: ASUS B650E-E (previously had an MSI X870 Gaming, which did not resolve the issue)
• Cooler: NZXT Kraken 2024 (operating on stock settings, not utilizing USB/CAM features)
• Power Supply: Corsair RX1000M
• RAM: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB (30-40-40 EXPO; also tried with Corsair Dominator 64GB)
• Keyboard: Wooting 80HE
• Mouse: Hitscan Hyperlight 1kHz
• Monitor: AORUS FO27Q3 360Hz OLED (connected via DisplayPort 2.1 cable)
• Audio Interface: GoXLR
• Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
• Fan Controller: NZXT Controller

BIOS Adjustments Attempted

To tackle this issue, I have experimented with several settings in the BIOS, including:

• Global C-State: Both enabled and disabled
• PSS Support: Enabled and disabled
• Power Supply Idle Control: Altered between typical and auto
• Various core settings: Adjusted for other power management and CPU settings
• Hyper-V features: Disabled
• EXPO profile: Tried toggling on and off
• Resizing BAR: Enabled

I also made various timing adjustments for DRAM and experimented with Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) settings.

Windows and General Fixes Tried

On the Software side, I have taken various measures to rectify the stuttering, including: