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Seasoned Adventurer

3 days ago

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Constant Micro Stutter after Breach S28 Split 2 Update

My Hardware: - MSI Pro B850M-P - R7 9700x - RTX 3070 - 1tb Nvme Gen 4 - 32gb @6000mhz using EXPO profile in bios - Playing Wired with Realtek PCIe 5Gbe Family Controller driver version 10.79.50...

freezing

lag

Meka868
21 hours ago
Update: AMD Chipset Driver version 8.02.18.557 seems to be the point of failure causing my issue stated above.
I installed the old AMD Chipset Driver version 7.12.04.858 from MSI and testing it with all different Realtek Ethernet Driver versions, I am not experiencing any of the constant micro stutter while in game.
I noticed that the micro stutter still happens every so often, but it is so rare that it does not affect my gameplay to the point where I can't engage in fights. It might happen once and then I won't notice it again during the match. I tested this for two nights and I was able to enjoy and play Apex without severe micro stuttering.
I don't know if my issue will return, but if this information helps anyone else at least I've put it out there.

EA_Mako

Community Manager

21 hours ago

Thanks for dropping back in with the update on what helped clear this up for you Meka868!

Glad to hear rolling back to an earlier driver has helped get rid of the stuttering.

Meka868
Seasoned Adventurer
19 hours ago
No problem, you're welcome, I've been trying to solve the issue for a while and I had almost given up trying to find a permanent solution.
Part of my attempts at fixing it was even updating my mb bios, but even that did not seem to work and was only the ethernet driver rollback in device manager helped with the stuttering. Of course, I did not like that as a workaround.
I hope my eventual solution helps someone else, because in my internet searches, a lot of people were experiencing the same micro stuttering.
- EA_Mako
  Community Manager
  18 hours ago
  Bios updates are a bit of a nuclear option to be sure, given the potential harm if you're not 100% sure of what you're doing or run into any unfortunate complications while the update is taking place.
  
  While they can be a pain as well, rolling back drivers tends to be a much safer option to try in comparison as you're well aware.
  
  We do see these types of posts and solutions tend to come up in searches even months or years later, much appreciated and take care!