Game "Stuttering" Every Few Seconds

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The game runs at 60 FPS but "hitches" or freezes for a split second every few seconds.

Symptoms
  • Micro-stutter
  • Hitching
  • Unstable frame time
Possible Causes
  • Background wallpaper slideshow
  • Polling rate too high
  • Shader compilation

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Lower Mouse Polling Rate

Set your mouse to 500Hz instead of 1000Hz or 4000Hz.

2

Disable Wallpaper Slideshow

Windows changing the wallpaper can cause a system-wide stutter.

3

Enable "Game Mode"

Tells Windows to prioritize the game process above all else.

When to See a Technician

High-end mice with 8000Hz polling can actually overwhelm the CPU, causing stutters in games.

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