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So I just built my first gaming desktop with an EVGA GTX 970 SC. I was expecting buttery smooth performance...but nope. Of course I'm having an issue with stuttering. I'm using the latest Nvidia drivers. The stuttering is noticeable even when the game is running at 60 fps. With vsync on, the game stutters at a fixed frequency when turning. I've noticed that with vsync off, the screen tears appear at the same frequency that the stutters were appearing when vsync was on. When the framerate drops just 1 frame below 60 fps, the stuttering gets horrible. Do I have a defective card or is this happening to other people with this card? Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated, as I have been tearing my hair out over this issue lol.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 17:05:34
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What game? I am definitely seeing some pretty severe microstutter with SLI in Tribes: Ascend. Kind of an older game and runs on DX9 so maybe not the best test, but I was hoping for better single GPU performance as well (at 4K single GPU it is still noticeably chunky at times). You could try using a frame limiter like Nvidia Inspector or dxtory to keep it under 58 or 59 FPS, but I haven't had great results with that either.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 17:41:51
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blah238 What game? I am definitely seeing some pretty severe microstutter with SLI in Tribes: Ascend. Kind of an older game and runs on DX9 so maybe not the best test, but I was hoping for better single GPU performance as well (at 4K single GPU it is still noticeably chunky at times). You could try using a frame limiter like Nvidia Inspector or dxtory to keep it under 58 or 59 FPS, but I haven't had great results with that either.
Pretty much all of my games. I have tried limiting to 59 fps, but that makes the issue 10 times worse. All of my games get extremely choppy at any framerate below 60 fps. Even at 60 fps, at some parts of my games there is this stutter.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 17:46:55
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What is the rest of the system its running on, full system spec? Next can we have a list of games you have tried? Also, what resolution are you running and is it connected via DVI/HDMI/Display Port, are there any adapters or repeaters?
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 18:34:17
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EVGATech_DaveB What is the rest of the system its running on, full system spec? Next can we have a list of games you have tried? Also, what resolution are you running and is it connected via DVI/HDMI/Display Port, are there any adapters or repeaters?
Full specs: Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Pro4 Processor: Intel i5 4690K Ram: 8GB 1600MHZ (I can't remember the brand.) Hard Drive: Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Power Supply: EVGA 500W Games that I have tried: Battlefield 4, Metro 2033 Redux, Tombraider (2013), Remember Me, DmC Devil May Cry. Resolution: 1920x1080 60Hz I have tried two different monitors hooked up through HDMI, but they both had the stuttering problem. I also just tried borderless window mode (with Vsync off) for BF4 and Bioshock Infinite, and they both had the same stuttering issue that I have with fullscreen and vsync on. I have tried two different windows 8 clean installs and they both yielded the same issue.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 18:45:13
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Check that your system RAM is reported correctly by the OS -and- that its running at factory specs (voltage/timings) in the BIOS Make SURE that your NVCP is RESTORED to defaults and that you do NOT have the GeForce Experience installed or used (uninstall it) Also, please post what make/model number of monitor(s) is being used...
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 18:58:25
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*after reading your previous posts I have some suggestions Uninstall Precision X and answer NO when asked to save profiles and data Then reboot (do NOT skip this reboot) Now download your driver of choice directly from the Nvidia site and place the installer on the desktop NOW Uninstall your Nvidia driver components one at a time (every single one, doing Graphics driver very last) in Programs and Features *you must NOT use DDU as the current version is outdated On the reboot from uninstalling, run the Nvidia installer and do -NOT- install the GeForce Experience component. Now-->Reboot the system once after the new driver is installed (do not skip this) Now leave the NVCP completely at defaults and just test. Use ONLY in game Vsync settings. Should fix you right up *you can put Precision back in AFTER testing, and dont use DDU for drivers it has not been updated for
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 21:49:50
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maniacvvv *after reading your previous posts I have some suggestions Uninstall Precision X and answer NO when asked to save profiles and data Then reboot (do NOT skip this reboot) Now download your driver of choice directly from the Nvidia site and place the installer on the desktop NOW Uninstall your Nvidia driver components one at a time (every single one, doing Graphics driver very last) in Programs and Features *you must NOT use DDU as the current version is outdated On the reboot from uninstalling, run the Nvidia installer and do -NOT- install the GeForce Experience component. Now-->Reboot the system once after the new driver is installed (do not skip this) Now leave the NVCP completely at defaults and just test. Use ONLY in game Vsync settings. Should fix you right up *you can put Precision back in AFTER testing, and dont use DDU for drivers it has not been updated for
Still stuttering. Even if I cap the framerate it still stutters. Also had two games crash on me when testing tonight. I even put all of my bios settings back to default. It is even not smooth with a framerate over 60 with vsync off. My games are jittery even with framerates of 100 fps. I have been having a very bad experience with my first pc build.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/24 21:58:40
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Check that your system RAM is reported correctly by the OS -and- that its running at factory specs (voltage/timings listed on the sticks themselves) in the BIOs - Also, please post what make/model number of monitor(s) is being used... - Also what keyboard and mouse (make model) you are using
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 01:13:23
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maniacvvv Check that your system RAM is reported correctly by the OS -and- that its running at factory specs (voltage/timings listed on the sticks themselves) in the BIOs - Also, please post what make/model number of monitor(s) is being used... - Also what keyboard and mouse (make model) you are using
I think the ram is running at factory specs, but I'm not sure. CPU-Z reports the following timings from top to bottom: 799.6 MHz, 1:6, 9.0 clocks, 9 clocks, 9 clocks, 24 clocks, 128 clocks, 1T. I'm using a TV as my monitor. It is a Vizio SV320XVT 32" 1080p television. I'm using some cheap wireless HP model SK-2061 keyboard. I'm also using a Logitech G500 mouse. I think that I may have found some what of a fix for my issue. First I force enabled vsync and enabled triple buffering in nvidiaInspector. Then I use dxtory to limit my fps to either 30 fps or 60 fps depending on how well I can run the game. I know it seems redundant to limit the fps to 60 fps with vsync on, but I actually think it helps for some reason. If I can't run the game at a constant 60 fps, then I will just limit the framerate to 30 fps. I was getting this stuttering/choppiness with an xbox one controller too. Also, I changed my mouse dpi to 1600 and set the polling rate to 1000. Oh I almost forgot to mention that I also overclocked both my cpu and gpu as well, an I made a custom fan profile for my gpu to keep the temps down. All of this seems to help out with the stuttering/choppiness. The issue is not completely fixed because it still stutters a lot when the framerate is in between 30 and 60 fps. However, my games are much more playable now. This is a messy partial fix, so I would really like to know the root of this issue. I am scared that it could be a hardware issue.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 05:00:53
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i would leave vsync off, fwiw.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 06:19:28
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When you say Vsync, are we talking about adaptive or standard vsync? I never turn vsync on in game menus. Just have adaptive on in nvcp.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 06:47:12
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IMO, (Deleted for masked foul language) runs better with them both off....maybe if youre running a 60Hz monitor it'd be different. maybe manicvv can chime in
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 08:08:40
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jonny30bass I think the ram is running at factory specs, but I'm not sure. CPU-Z reports the following timings from top to bottom: 799.6 MHz, 1:6, 9.0 clocks, 9 clocks, 9 clocks, 24 clocks, 128 clocks, 1T. I'm using a TV as my monitor. It is a Vizio SV320XVT 32" 1080p television. I'm using some cheap wireless HP model SK-2061 keyboard. I'm also using a Logitech G500 mouse. I think that I may have found some what of a fix for my issue. First I force enabled vsync and enabled triple buffering in nvidiaInspector. Then I use dxtory to limit my fps to either 30 fps or 60 fps depending on how well I can run the game. I know it seems redundant to limit the fps to 60 fps with vsync on, but I actually think it helps for some reason. If I can't run the game at a constant 60 fps, then I will just limit the framerate to 30 fps. I was getting this stuttering/choppiness with an xbox one controller too. Also, I changed my mouse dpi to 1600 and set the polling rate to 1000. Oh I almost forgot to mention that I also overclocked both my cpu and gpu as well, an I made a custom fan profile for my gpu to keep the temps down. All of this seems to help out with the stuttering/choppiness. The issue is not completely fixed because it still stutters a lot when the framerate is in between 30 and 60 fps. However, my games are much more playable now. This is a messy partial fix, so I would really like to know the root of this issue. I am scared that it could be a hardware issue.
So so many different things that its going to be near impossible to pinpoint without testing every single thing manually, chances are as well you just need to wait for some updated Nvidia drivers :)
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 09:54:53
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neight2684 IMO, (Quoting masked foul language/deleted) runs better with them both off....maybe if youre running a 60Hz monitor it'd be different. maybe manicvv can chime in
You would think that it would run better with them off, but my games are much smoother with vsync and triple buffering on. With vsync off, whenever i turn in a game there is microstutter. Even if my framerate is 130 fps, when vsync is off it just doesn't look smooth. foskamink So so many different things that its going to be near impossible to pinpoint without testing every single thing manually, chances are as well you just need to wait for some updated Nvidia drivers :)
That would be awesome if a driver update fixed my problems. astacy12 When you say Vsync, are we talking about adaptive or standard vsync? I never turn vsync on in game menus. Just have adaptive on in nvcp.
I use standard vsync. I also have vsync turned off in mya game menus.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 13:50:01
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Have you tried adaptive vsync? That should be the one you are using and not standard. Standard should only be used if on an older gen GPU that doesn't support it.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 18:57:26
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astacy12 Have you tried adaptive vsync? That should be the one you are using and not standard. Standard should only be used if on an older gen GPU that doesn't support it.
That's not a solution for me because i get screen tearing under 60 fps with vsync off.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 19:22:26
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astacy12 Have you tried adaptive vsync? That should be the one you are using and not standard. Standard should only be used if on an older gen GPU that doesn't support it.
That's not a solution for me because i get screen tearing under 60 fps with vsync off.
I don't know why you think adaptive vsync is the same thing as vsync off. Adaptive vsync is vsync on. Adaptive VSync NVIDIA Adaptive VSync makes your gaming experience smoother and more responsive by eliminating frame rate stuttering and screen tearing. http://www.geforce.com/ha...hnology/adaptive-vsyncWhy you see stutters with standard vsync: Nothing is more distracting when gaming than frame rate stuttering and screen tearing. Stuttering occurs when frame rates fall below the VSync frame rate cap, which is typically 60 frames per second, matching the 60Hz refresh rate of most monitors and screens. When frame rates dip below the cap VSync locks the frame rate to the nearest level, such as 45 or 30 frames per second. As performance improves the frame rate returns to 60.
In performance-intensive games this dramatic change in frame rate can occur several times per second, resulting in clearly noticeable stuttering as the frame rate jumps around, often causing eye strain and headaches. http://www.geforce.com/ha...ptive-vsync/technologyUse adaptive vsync. ;)
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 21:30:09
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astacy12 Have you tried adaptive vsync? That should be the one you are using and not standard. Standard should only be used if on an older gen GPU that doesn't support it.
That's not a solution for me because i get screen tearing under 60 fps with vsync off.
I don't know why you think adaptive vsync is the same thing as vsync off. Adaptive vsync is vsync on.
Adaptive VSync NVIDIA Adaptive VSync makes your gaming experience smoother and more responsive by eliminating frame rate stuttering and screen tearing.
Why you see stutters with standard vsync:
Nothing is more distracting when gaming than frame rate stuttering and screen tearing. Stuttering occurs when frame rates fall below the VSync frame rate cap, which is typically 60 frames per second, matching the 60Hz refresh rate of most monitors and screens. When frame rates dip below the cap VSync locks the frame rate to the nearest level, such as 45 or 30 frames per second. As performance improves the frame rate returns to 60.
In performance-intensive games this dramatic change in frame rate can occur several times per second, resulting in clearly noticeable stuttering as the frame rate jumps around, often causing eye strain and headaches.
Use adaptive vsync. ;)
Adaptive vsync is vsync off when the framerate is under your refresh rate, otherwise vsync is on. I still get screen tearing with adaptive vsync because i get screen tearing when my framerate is under 60 and vsync is off.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 22:17:01
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astacy12 Have you tried adaptive vsync? That should be the one you are using and not standard. Standard should only be used if on an older gen GPU that doesn't support it.
That's not a solution for me because i get screen tearing under 60 fps with vsync off.
I don't know why you think adaptive vsync is the same thing as vsync off. Adaptive vsync is vsync on.
Adaptive VSync NVIDIA Adaptive VSync makes your gaming experience smoother and more responsive by eliminating frame rate stuttering and screen tearing.
Why you see stutters with standard vsync:
Nothing is more distracting when gaming than frame rate stuttering and screen tearing. Stuttering occurs when frame rates fall below the VSync frame rate cap, which is typically 60 frames per second, matching the 60Hz refresh rate of most monitors and screens. When frame rates dip below the cap VSync locks the frame rate to the nearest level, such as 45 or 30 frames per second. As performance improves the frame rate returns to 60.
In performance-intensive games this dramatic change in frame rate can occur several times per second, resulting in clearly noticeable stuttering as the frame rate jumps around, often causing eye strain and headaches.
Use adaptive vsync. ;)
Adaptive vsync is vsync off when the framerate is under your refresh rate, otherwise vsync is on. I still get screen tearing with adaptive vsync because i get screen tearing when my framerate is under 60 and vsync is off.
ty_ger is correct, Adaptive is the setting to use and its NOT "off" below 60fps... thats why it was developed, and its way better than standard Vsync in most situations. As more details emerge from your postings, it appears that it is most likely your post processing 120hz TV that is the source of alot of your issues. You may also have issues due to your input devices. I suggest disconnecting the Xbox controller (reboot after doing so) and then use only a wired mouse and keyboard (if possible) for testing. Next try and disable the 120hz mode on your TV and ALL post processing features if possible, or even better use a real computer monitor that does not suffer from the huge latency issues post processing TV's can cause
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 23:16:54
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So I have been doing some testing and here are some results As you can see, my gpu usage and fb usage are fluctuating. These results were from playing sleeping dogs maxed out at 1080p with forced vsync and tripple buffering on in nvidia inspector. I think this might be the stuttering that I'm experiencing. Also I have tried adaptive vsync and i still get horrible screen tearing with it. Do i have to have vsync enabled in-game for adaptive vsync to work? I have done more testing and found out that with vsync off in fullscreen mode i get lots of tearing, but no microstutter. With vsync off in borderless window mode i get no tearing but a horrible microstutter every half a second when turning. With vsync and triple buffering on in nvidia inspector i get no screen tears and a lot less micro stutter, but my gpu and fb usage fluctuate.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/25 23:36:42
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Stability and quality testing should be done with Benchmarks, not games. Such testing is done at stock so that issues can be identified and fixed before moving forward, as problems will only be harder to troubleshoot. Overclocking is only for when everything is running perfectly *and new cards with new drivers make things even more complex. Graphing data can be helpful, but -only- if you have a baseline to compare with. Most games will have large fluctuations that are completely normal and do NOT cause the issues you are reporting. You need to slow down and think about how things work, if you dont know then you will need to learn. "screen tearing" and "stuttering" are completely different things...
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/26 00:02:07
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maniacvvv Stability and quality testing should be done with Benchmarks, not games. Such testing is done at stock so that issues can be identified and fixed before moving forward, as problems will only be harder to troubleshoot. Overclocking is only for when everything is running perfectly *and new cards with new drivers make things even more complex. Graphing data can be helpful, but -only- if you have a baseline to compare with. Most games will have large fluctuations that are completely normal and do NOT cause the issues you are reporting. You need to slow down and think about how things work, if you dont know then you will need to learn. "screen tearing" and "stuttering" are completely different things... I am fully aware of the difference between screen tearing and stuttering. Perhaps you are reading my posts wrong. Read my posts carefully and you will understand what i mean. I am having multiple issues that I think may all be related somehow. All of my issues occurred whether overclocked or not. Now I will try to make a summary of what is happening. (Same issues happen with no overclocking at all on my system.) 1.) My gpu, and cpu temps are perfectly fine 2.) I have choppiness in my games (regardless of vsync or no vsync). After looking at the graphs in msi afterburner, I have came to the conclusion that the choppiness is from fluctuations in my gpu and fb usage. These fluctuations happen very frequently in some games. Also, when the choppiness occurs, dxtory or fraps or rivatuner report that my framerate has not changed. I find it strange that they report a constant framerate even though there is clear choppiness and gpu/fb usage fluctuations. 3.) I have terrrible microstutter when vsync is off and my game that i'm playing is in borderless window mode (regardless of my framerate). However, with vsync off and in borderless window mode, i get no screen tearing. 4.) Adaptive vsync does absolutely nothing for screen tearing for me, but i don't get microstutter with it enabled. So it seems like adaptive vsync is not working for me. 5.) I have used a computer monitor and a tv, and they both produce the exact same results. The are both 60 hz, but my tv has 120 hz post processing. I still have the issues on my tv with all post processing disabled. So I have concluded that my issues have nothing to do with my monitors. 6.) I have unplugged my xbox one controller and tested using just a mouse and keyboard, but the issues still occur. I have unplugged my mouse and keyboard and tested using just an xbox one controller, but the issues still occur. So I came to the conclusion that my issues are not related to my control methods. 7.) Standard vsync gets rid of all screen tearing and most microstuttering for me, but my games often get choppy. 8.) I don't know about triple buffering any more because it only works in opengl when forcing it through NCP or nvidia inspector. I just know that when i use in game vsync the micro stuttering is worse than if i were to disable in game vsync and force it in nvc. 9.) And just to be clear. When I say choppiness, microstuttering, or screen tearing, they are different things. 10.) Using a framerate limiter tends to help with some of my issues.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/26 10:51:30
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What is the VRam usage on your GPU?
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/26 12:11:51
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Slash24 I know some turn off Hyperthreading in the Bios and also "Parking" your CPU cores has helped with the stutters. I use this Core Parking utility.
My cpu doesn't have HT. Also I have tried unparking my cores, but the same results happen. khatru311 What is the VRam usage on your GPU?
Vram usage is good. It's not even at 2GB most of the time. So here is what is going on. To test this I just ran bioshock infinite and then minimized it into the background so that my gpu was still working at 3d clocks and power usage. Then I used dxtory to limit my framerate to the desired testing framerate. I used msi afterburners graphs to give a visual representation of what is going on. As you can see from the following pictures, when the framerate is at 30 or 60 fps there is not many fluctuations in the gpu usage. As soon as i start moving a away from any of those framerates the fluctuations occur and it translates to a stutter in my game. The graphs polling period was 100 ms. 30fps: 31 fps: 45 fps: 50 fps: 60 fps:
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/27 09:26:12
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You need to be more clear on the settings basis for your testing. You "appear" to be using Nvidia Inspector to force some settings directly, then using another program (dxtory) to "limit" frames.. AND Afterburner. AND who knows what in-game settings or GFE config file tinkering... All this could--> CERTAINLY BE CAUSING the issues you are seeing. This is the problem when using so many different programs, as they are NOT designed to work correctly together in alot of situations, have settings config files/conflicts and may (or may not) correctly support the VERY new drivers you are using. And--> your still overclocked with fans showing low values -without- showing the temp graph, so throttling is unknown... -------------------------- AND--> your screenshots show incorrect testing protocol, as GPU use is 35-56% vs your previous 99% -------------------------- I suggest -properly- uninstalling ALL secondary programs (Nvidia inspector, dxtory, Afterburner (and saved data, this MUST be deleted) and anything else you may have. Reboot (do NOT skip) Now go thru each games settings panel and MAKE sure that Vsync is OFF and verify the in-game settings (screenshots help) Make sure that Windows Updates is turned OFF THEN Download your driver of choice directly from Nvidia Manually uninstall ALL Nvidia driver components one at a time in Programs and Features (doing Graphics Driver LAST) After the restart, install the driver in CUSTOM Mode and UNCHECK -ALL- Nvidia driver components EXCEPT for Graphics driver and PhysX. Do NOT install the GeForce Experience after the install is complete, dont do anything but REBOOT THE COMPUTER After the reboot--> do NOT make any changes in the NVCP 3D Settings panel (both Global and Programs tabs) Reinstall Afterburner (do NOT install the Riva Tuner add on component) and do NOT make ANY changes of any kind EXCEPT to "start with Windows" AND to make a custom fan profile that has MAX fan at 70c Now TEST! Dont run ANYTHING in the background to monitor or view data realtime.. just open Afterburners graphs -after- testing to review If you "appear" to have the same issues, then enable "Adaptive Vsync" in the NVCP and test again If you still have issues, then turn "Adaptive Vsync" OFF and try something else (like just using the in-game Vsync) But-->REMEMBER to -always- shut OFF or return to default whatever settings you were trying BEFORE trying something else. This is where alot of issues come from.... If you do "need" to use two (or more) programs (or settings combos) at once, screenshot or write down the default settings and then try ON-OFF-COMBO and always return the settings to defaults BEFORE trying something else.
post edited by maniacvvv - 2014/09/27 09:52:25
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/27 11:17:22
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Stutter fix. This will make games perfectly smooth Download Custom Resolution utility CRU 1. erase everything under detailed resolutions (make sure active monitor is selected) 2. Create 60.00hz 3. uncheck include extension block. 4. Restart. Download rivatuner statistics server 1. Make frame rate limit 60fps (you must use RSS, other frame rate limiters do not fix the stutter for me) 2. Use in game v-sync This fix the stuttering in all my games. The smoothness is the same as playing in windowed mode with vsync. edit: Your 500w power supply is a bit low. It only meets the minimum requirement. This is not factoring OCing CPU, Ram, GPU. Nvidia recommends 500w for the minium. I would upgrade to 750w or higher so you have some room to OC. http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-970/specifications
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/27 16:22:11
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So I have tried everything. Nothing works. The bottom line is if my framerate is not exactly 60fps or 30fps, then every game has this constant stutter every second or so. If i limit my framerate to a value in between 30 and 60 (or above 60 / below 30) then the stutters happen at a fixed interval (every second). If the framerate alternates between some values in between 30 and 60 (or above 60 / below 30), then the stutters will happen at random. I have tried changing my timer to hpet (with bcdedit /set useplatformclock true), but again that does nothing. I'm all out of options. I think something very technical is going on, and it is hard to get that kind of help.
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Re: Games stuttering with GTX 970 and Vsync
2014/09/27 16:48:47
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Without proper testing, there is no way to tell what is really going on... a Guess based on your postings would be input lag or something (third party) your running that is incompatible with the 900 series driver or run incorrectly. For a user on his very first build, you have used serious programs that should simply never be used without experience. I suggest that you reinstall the OS -correctly -and- your MB drivers (this takes experience)-and then update Windows correctly- and then install NOTHING but Graphics driver, PhysX and one or two testing programs. The problem here is that you have to many variables and have NOT tested correctly before making a huge mess. Could be about 15-20 different things, the only thing thats sure is your screen tearing (from a post processing TV) and your input devices started your problems. It would appear that you may have overlooked a critical factor somewhere. For most (including myself) that means backtracking and making sure that possible issues are dealt with ONE AT A TIME, so as to RULE OUT that issue or FIX IT before moving on to the next. ---------------------- Maniacvvv-> Author of the Nvidia driver guides and Battlefield game guides here at EVGA
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