Hardware Major PC gaming stuttering.

[Giodude]

Update: I think the model I bought only has an HDD, that's just split into 2 partitions, one happens to be the size of an average SSD. Considering the test went completely fine, either my hard drive is dying or it's something else:

Temperature, fan speeds, and CPU utilization also seem fine:

If I I can't figure out the issue, I might just buy an m.2 drive.

EDIT: Also, could somebody tell me if this is a good drive? https://www.ebay.com/i/153113567382?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-117182-37290-0%2F2%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fi%252F153113567382%253Fchn%253Dps%26itemid%3D153113567382%26targetid%3D416666035612%26device%3Dm%26adtype%3Dpla%26googleloc%3D9004509%26poi%3D%26campaignid%3D1058344557%26adgroupid%3D55736585401%26rlsatarget%3Dpla-416666035612%26abcId%3D1133896%26merchantid%3D115308759%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw7vraBRBbEiwA4WBOn_KF2Pd5lY3WcuRKT3L7ZGL36G_JFI3q7q2_Zj0w1miiP4wiOh55NxoC1j4QAvD_BwE%26srcrot%3D711-117182-37290-0%26rvr_id%3D1615402254190%26rvr_ts%3Dec300e531640a9e85a63025cfff58372

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Update: I think the model I bought only has an HDD, that's just split into 2 partitions, one happens to be the size of an average SSD.

That sounds likely, given your description of what happened. Could you open up a command prompt and type this into it?

wmic logicaldisk where drivetype=3 get deviceid, volumename, description

It'll list all the local disks connected to the computer, if you could take a picture or screenshot of the output that'd be fabulous

As for replacement SSDs, I'd get this: https://www.ebay.com/i/253775076977...&rk=8&rkt=28&sd=153113567382&itm=253775076977

It's almost $20 cheaper and I have the 250 gig version (except in m.2) in my laptop that hasn't failed me yet

 

[Giodude]

That sounds likely, given your description of what happened. Could you open up a command prompt and type this into it?

wmic logicaldisk where drivetype=3 get deviceid, volumename, description

It'll list all the local disks connected to the computer, if you could take a picture or screenshot of the output that'd be fabulous

As for replacement SSDs, I'd get this: https://www.ebay.com/i/253775076977?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20161006002618&meid=eb9b022852714d7f9e2cbaeeda1b0687&pid=100694&rk=8&rkt=28&sd=153113567382&itm=253775076977

It's almost $20 cheaper and I have the 250 gig version (except in m.2) in my laptop that hasn't failed me yet

Description DeviceID VolumeName
Local Fixed Disk C: Windows
Local Fixed Disk D: Main

the D: drive is my external drive from the early 2000s. That drive is significantly slower, and mainly holds indie games. Also, is it really worth getting half the space for almost as much money? Also to make sure that it was my hard drive that was failing, i did a benchmark. I think it's hitting its end:

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Also, is it really worth getting half the space for almost as much money?

How do you mean? The one I linked was also 500 gigs, I was just referring to the one I have

And yeah, it definitely looks like there's a problem with your drive of some sort, even if it's not failing it's definitely in some way defective

 

[Giodude]

How do you mean? The one I linked was also 500 gigs, I was just referring to the one I have

And yeah, it definitely looks like there's a problem with your drive of some sort, even if it's not failing it's definitely in some way defective

Thought the one I found was 1tb, NVM. I should be fine with yours then. Probably gonna order it as soon as I can make sure I can actually open up this PC and replace the HDD so I don't order it for nothing.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Thought the one I found was 1tb, NVM. I should be fine with yours then. Probably gonna order it as soon as I can make sure I can actually open up this PC and replace the HDD so I don't order it for nothing.

The spec list said the 1tb hard drive was in a 2.5" form factor, so you should be able to replace it no problem. Make sure you have over 500gb of free space on the drive, though, so that you can image everything over to the new drive

 

[Giodude]

The spec list said the 1tb hard drive was in a 2.5" form factor, so you should be able to replace it no problem. Make sure you have over 500gb of free space on the drive, though, so that you can image everything over to the new drive

Just making sure, since my prebuilt is oddly designed, there's no way that I can buy the "wrong" SSD or anything right? Like anything will fit into here:

EDIT: Like I know it's 2 1/2" but just making sure nothing else can go wrong.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Looks bog-standard to me, just be careful unplugging the cable because sometimes they're fragile with the prebuilts. And don't try to force it out if it's not budging, because it might be mounted in a drive sled that's screwed in

 

[Giodude]

Looks bog-standard to me, just be careful unplugging the cable because sometimes they're fragile with the prebuilts. And don't try to force it out if it's not budging, because it might be mounted in a drive sled that's screwed in

Just got it out, ordering the same drive with 1 day shipping on Amazon. Thanks a bunch!
WD Blue 3D NAND 500GB PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s 2.5"/7mm Solid State Drive - WDS500G2B0A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073SBZ8YH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Px3xBbF488E94

 

[nero99]

I have a GTX 1060 3gb with 8gb of ram. Even though I hit the reccomded specs for most games, many are unplayable such as FFXV since the game stutter.

This is your main issue. Up your ram to 16GB and you’ll be fine. Just because they’re recommended specs doesn’t mean you’ll have smooth game play. You should also look into getting a 1060 6GB card for less stutter.

 

[Giodude]

This is your main issue. Up your ram to 16GB and you’ll be fine. Just because they’re recommended specs doesn’t mean you’ll have smooth game play. You should also look into getting a 1060 6GB card for less stutter.

My prebuilt uses a custom GTX 1060 to fit test smaller size of the PC. It's unupgradeable in the GPU and CPU department, plus I don't have a job yet, so my budget is a bit tight. Fortnite should be able to run with only 8gb of ram, and considering how low my HDD scored on that test, I'm assuming that it's starting to go. My friends on weaker rigs are getting less stutter and faster load times, and they have just as much vram. I'll probably get an 8gb ram stick to replace one of my 2 4gb ram sticks, but untill then, I think the HDD is my main issue thanks though.

 

[Giodude]

This is your main issue. Up your ram to 16GB and you’ll be fine. Just because they’re recommended specs doesn’t mean you’ll have smooth game play. You should also look into getting a 1060 6GB card for less stutter.

I actually might buy an 8gb stick to bring myself up to 12gb. I'm noticing there are a fre different types of ram. Mine looks like this:

Any clue what I should look for? Probably gonna buy used.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I actually might buy an 8gb stick to bring myself up to 12gb. I'm noticing there are a fre different types of ram. Mine looks like this:

Any clue what I should look for? Probably gonna buy used.

That's a 4GB DDR4 SODIMM (rather than a standard size DIMM) if you want to start looking at least in the ballpark of what you need. Later I can look into specs to see if there are specific sticks that are compatible, though

 

[Giodude]

That's a 4GB DDR4 SODIMM (rather than a standard size DIMM) if you want to start looking at least in the ballpark of what you need. Later I can look into specs to see if there are specific sticks that are compatible, though

Sure, but wouldn't all SODIMM ram be compatible?

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Sure, but wouldn't all SODIMM ram be compatible?

Most likely, yes. But there are sometimes exceptions (usually only with server components, but I like to check compatibility sheets all the same)

 

[Giodude]

Most likely, yes. But there are sometimes exceptions (usually only with server components, but I like to check compatibility sheets all the same)

I think im just gonna get this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...&cm_re=8gb_ddr4_sodimm-_-20-232-147-_-Product anything i should be wary about? Or think i can get it cheaper?

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I think im just gonna get this: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...&cm_re=8gb_ddr4_sodimm-_-20-232-147-_-Product anything i should be wary about? Or think i can get it cheaper?

That's the best price you're gonna get, it looks like. I'm not finding a compatibility sheet, so it looks like basically anything goes, but I did find this guide to upgrading the RAM:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/De...I/E13120_GR8_II_DRAM_Upgrade_Guide_EM_WEB.pdf

I'd make sure to thoroughly read it and follow along while installing the new stick, because accessing the bottom RAM slot is stupidly complicated

 

[Giodude]

That's the best price you're gonna get, it looks like. I'm not finding a compatibility sheet, so it looks like basically anything goes, but I did find this guide to upgrading the RAM:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/De...I/E13120_GR8_II_DRAM_Upgrade_Guide_EM_WEB.pdf

I'd make sure to thoroughly read it and follow along while installing the new stick, because accessing the bottom RAM slot is stupidly complicated

I noticed, I'm not even bothering. I got one of them out, and 12gb should be plenty.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I noticed, I'm not even bothering. I got one of them out, and 12gb should be plenty.

Oh, was it populated with two 4 gig sticks?

 

[Giodude]

Oh, was it populated with two 4 gig sticks?

Bingo. Couldn't even fathom how I'd get around back to the other one. As far as I'm concerned, I have 1 slot and whatever I put in gets 4gb added onto it.