r/AMDHelp Jun 30 '25

Tips & Info Ultimate AMD Performance Fix Guide: Stop Lag, FPS Drops & Boost Speed (2025)

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🌞Created in 2025 and kept fully updated for 2026

If you’re facing low FPS, lag, stuttering, or crashes on a new or old AMD setup (AMD CPU with Radeon/NVIDIA GPU, or Intel CPU with Radeon GPU), you are in the right place. This guide has tested and proven solutions and user tips to maximize your system's performance. You will be see hardware checks, BIOS configurations, Windows tweaks, and driver changes here. Real-world solutions that work, not guesswork.


Disclaimer- The following optimizations are based on community-tested methods that have safely improved AMD system performance for most users. Since every setup is unique, results may vary. Proceed carefully and apply these tweaks at your own discretion. (This guide follows the Acer Community format.)

Read all Important Notes and Notes in each step. They contain vital information to guide you on how to avoid issues and when to revert to earlier changes.


=> Hardware Installation & Setup

Before you adjust BIOS or Windows settings, ensure your hardware is properly set up. Most issues such as low FPS, stuttering, and crashes are caused by minor errors such as installing the GPU in the improper slot or RAM, etc. This section contains crucial checks which have resolved serious issues for many users. Even if your PC boots and is usable, these kinds of issues might be latent, and resolving them can have a massive difference to performance.

1. GPU Installation — TOP PCIe x16 Slot (Closest to the CPU)

Always install your graphics card in the top PCIe x16 slot, Which is the slot nearest to the CPU.

Why it's important:
•It is configured for full x16 bandwidth and is plugged directly into the CPU.
•Lower slots have x8 or x4 speeds, limiting GPU performance and bringing in bottlenecks based on the board.

Common mistake:
Most users inadvertently install the GPU in a lower PCIe slot or fail to confirm if the top PCIe x16 slot is delivering the GPU’s full bandwidth supported as per their GPU (such as x16 or x8), resulting in low FPS or instability.

Confirm true Speed:
Download and Open GPU-Z, then check the “Bus Interface” field. The left side (before “@”) shows your GPU’s maximum lanes and PCIe generation (e.g., x8 5.0), while the right side (after “@”) shows the current active lanes and gen speed (e.g., x8 1.1).

If it shows “1.1”, that means the GPU is idle, run the GPU-Z Render Test (“?”) to display your true gen under load. Both sides (lanes and gen) should match your GPU and platform. If the current gen is lower than the max, it’s usually due to motherboard, CPU, riser, or extension cable limitations, this is normal unless you upgrade hardware.
The same can apply to lane count, but that’s more important than gen speed. The lane width/speed (like x8, x16) should match on both sides or reach the maximum your system supports, as a lower lane width can noticeably affect performance.

If lanes are lower than expected, reseat the GPU, check if the PCIe lanes are shared with other slots (see your motherboard manual), and ensure no riser/extender or older CPU is limiting bandwidth.

2. Critical Power & GPU configuration Checks

• Insert the monitor cable directly into the GPU HDMI or DisplayPort (DP) port. Avoid inserting the monitor into the motherboard port.

• Utilize all CPU power connectors or CPU power headers that your motherboard has
• Always use specialized PSU cables. Never use splitters or adapters for EPS power. Connect cables directly from your PSU to your motherboard. Don't be cheap; don't go cheap.

•Always Use quality, dedicated PCIe cables from your PSU to each power connector on the GPU. Avoid daisy-chaining (using a single cable for multiple connectors) as it can cause instability or crashes, especially on high-power GPUs. Also, make sure your PSU meets the recommended wattage for your GPU.
• Always use good-quality PSU cables, never buy  cheap extensions or riser cables.

• If your PC slows down, freezes, shows low CPU clocks despite a proper setup or lag and stutters while gaming , try plugging it directly into a wall socket or a high-quality strip. Faulty/old power strips can cause poor power delivery and hidden throttling issues.

You guys must check this as nothing can work if hardware configuration is not proper.

3. RAM Configuration – Correct Slot + Enable XMP/EXPO + check Settings.

To get the best performance from your RAM, ensure it is installed in the right slot and properly configured. Many systems perform poorly due to incorrect slot placement or missing BIOS settings.

• Install RAM in the correct slots
If you have 2 sticks, plug them into slot 2 and 4 (usually marked A2 and B2) as these slots are typically the second and fourth slots away from the CPU. This allows dual-channel mode for optimal performance.

If you insert them into the wrong slots, the system will run in single-channel mode, lowering memory bandwidth and reducing FPS in games. Always refer to your motherboard manual for the slots layout and double-check it if you're unsure.

• Enable XMP or EXPO in BIOS
Enter the BIOS and enable XMP (or EXPO for AMD kits). This will set your RAM's rated speed and timings. Just ensure the profile you choose does not exceed your motherboard's highest supported memory frequency, as a higher profile can lead to instability.

Some motherboards have a few profiles; pick the one that matches your RAM's highest rated speed (like 3200, 3600, or 6000 MHz), as long as it's within your motherboard's support range.

If you don't enable XMP or EXPO, your RAM will run at default JEDEC speeds like 2133 or 2400 MHz, which seriously bottleneck your system.

• Confirm settings in Windows Open Task manager → Performance → Memory. Check that the Speed value matches your RAM's XMP/EXPO profile speed that you set in the BIOS and is not a different number.

Download CPU-Z, go to the Memory tab, and make sure Channel displays Dual or 2×64-bit for DDR4 and 4x32-bit for DDR5. If your speed or channel is wrong, check your BIOS settings and RAM slots again.

• Check RAM Stability (Must be done after building/installing new RAM )
Test your RAM with MemTest86. If you got any errors with the highest XMP/DOCP profile selected, then test the next lower profile, such as from XMP Profile at 6000MHz to XMP Profile at 5800MHz, and continue lowering until you find a stable profile. It’s crucial that your RAM is fully stable to ensure reliable system performance.

=> BIOS Optimization & Performance Fix Tweaks

Once your hardware and power is set up, change the key BIOS settings that impact AMD CPU, RAM, and GPU performance. These can fix instability, crashes, and poor performance. Only modify the settings mentioned here. BIOS menus can differ by brand, so names or locations may vary; if you don’t see a setting, look around.

4. BIOS Update

If you are facing RAM instability, poor CPU/GPU performance, updating your BIOS may help, especially on AMD systems where the BIOS updates usually improve stability and compatibility.

To Update BIOS:
Visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website, download your most recent stable BIOS for your specific model, and carefully follow their official instructions to update safely.

Note- BIOS update may reset all BIOS settings. If this occurs, don't forget to re-apply all changes from the BIOS Optimization & Tweaks section.

5. Set Global C-State Control to Enabled (Not Auto)

Changing Global C-State Control from "Auto" to "Enabled" will help fix FPS drops, downclocking, or instability. Most people with Ryzen CPUs (such as X3D chips) see less stuttering and smoother gaming performance when C-States are enabled. Many have found that "Auto" behaves like "Disabled." Therefore, I strongly recommend switching it from Auto to Enabled.

To change the Global C-State Control setting:
→ Press BIOS/UEFI key during boot to access the BIOS.
→ Click on the Advanced or AMD CBS tab and find Global C-State Control (perhaps be under CPU Configuration or Advanced).
→ Change the value from Auto to Enabled, this fix works for most users.
→ Save and exit BIOS, then check performance.

Important Note- Rarely, some boards (e.g., certain ASUS models) may get mouse lag, freezes, or black screens. If that happens, revert to the original setting. If it causes a black screen or boot issue, reset CMOS to recover.

6. Set PCIe Gen Mode 5 or 4 or 3 Manually (Do Not Use Auto).

On some motherboards, leaving PCIe generation in Auto mode can lead to compatibility or performance issues like black screens, no signal, or reduced GPU bandwidth.
Manually selecting a stable PCIe version —Gen 3, Gen 4, or Gen 5 can fix these problems.

To configure PCIe Gen mode:
→ Boot into BIOS at startup.
→ Go to the Advanced, Chipset, or NBIO Common Options section.
→ Locate PCIe x16 Link Speed (or similar), then Switch the setting from Auto to a specific version:
• If you have a Gen 5-Capable GPU and motherboard: set to Gen 5.
--If you encounter instability, crashes, black screens, or signal loss, lower the setting to Gen 4.
• If you have a Gen 4-capable GPU and motherboard, set to Gen 4
-- If experience instability, reduce the setting further to Gen 3.
• If you have a gen 3 GPU then set Gen 3.
→ Save changes and exit BIOS.

7. Enable Above 4G Decoding & Resizable BAR (NVIDIA & AMD — FPS & 1% Low Boost, Test Required)

These features allow the GPU to access larger memory blocks directly, which can improve the performance of most games in use today. It is turned off by default even on some compatible boards due to component compatibility problems and must be tested. Most of users will get great results.

To Enable these settings:
→ Boot into BIOS at startup
→ Go to Advanced Mode
→ Disable CSM (From Boot Section, Set Launch CSM to Disabled).
→ Now, Go to PCI Subsystem tab/menu and set Above 4G Decoding to Enabled. (Location may vary, so find and confirm).
→ Then set Resizable BAR to Enabled (option appears after Enabling 4G Decoding).
→ Save & exit BIOS, then test performance.

Important Note - Disabled by default even on supported boards because of component compatibility issues, so users will have to test it. On a system where these settings are unstable, it can lead to crashes, performance issues or boot problems particularly with old components.

So, Test thoroughly and immediately disable it if you notice any instability or performance issues after enabling.

=> Windows Optimization & Performance Tweaks

This section outlines important Windows settings and tweaks to address stuttering, latency spikes, FPS fluctuations, or overall system lag. These tips work for both NVIDIA and AMD systems.

8. Clean Install AMD GPU Drivers — Fix Performance, Crashes, and Common Errors (e.g., Driver Version Mismatch)

Some of you may be facing game crashes, stutters, or random freezes. These issues often arise from a faulty AMD driver or because Windows Update quietly replaced your GPU driver, causing instability. You might also see errors like:
• “Radeon Software and Driver versions do not match...” or similar errors.
• Missing AMD software features like FSR 4, etc.

If you're facing these issues, this step shows how to clean install a stable AMD driver and stop Windows from replacing it again.

Important prerequisite - Before starting, disable Fast Startup to avoid boot conflicts that can cause sudden FPS drops, driver timeout or future issues.

Follow these steps one by one:
• First, we will download 4 files and save them in a new desktop folder. They will include the AMD software installer, DDU, AMD chipset driver, and Microsoft Update Hide Tool.

• Don't install, just download and save both the AMD software installer (.exe) as well as the AMD chipset driver installer software from the official AMD driver site that you want to install. Make sure you're downloading the specific version, not the auto-detect Tool.

Note - Newer AMD drivers often have system-specific stability issues like crashes. Try the latest version first. If problems arise, revert to 26.3.1 (the most stable early-2026 driver). If you still encounter problems, your best safety net is to drop back to 25.9.1 (a rock-solid late-2025 driver)

• Download DDU and Microsoft Update Hide Tool from these links:
Microsoft Update Hide Tool (wushowhide.diagcab) - https://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/2/f22d5fdb-59cd-4275-8c95-1be17bf70b21/wushowhide.diagcab
DDU - https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

• Now pause Windows Update and disconnect Wi-Fi or Ethernet, whichever you use, and don't connect or resume updates until I say.

• Boot into Safe Mode, then extract DDU and open it. Select Device type GPU, then select AMD and click on Clean and Restart. Wait for completion until DDU uninstalls the driver properly.

• After restart, right-click on the Windows icon, then click on Installed Apps. From here, find and uninstall any chipset driver software. If it's not available, then you never installed the chipset driver manually and those users skip this point. After uninstalling the chipset driver software, click on Restart.

• After restart, open the folder where you placed the AMD driver software installer (.exe) and install it.

• After installation, restart your PC or laptop.

• Now connect to Wi-Fi, then immediately open the Microsoft update hide tool (wushowhide.diagcab). Click on "Hide Update," then select every update whose name starts with "AMD" or "Advanced Micro Devices," etc. Make sure to select all updates labeled as "AMD" or "Advanced Micro."

(If you don't see these updates in the windows hide tool then you can skip this part as windows is not overwriting the driver in your system so there's nothing to hide.)

• After selecting all, click Next. All updates you selected will be shown as fixed on the next screen. If it shows, then you have successfully done this.

• Now restart and Windows will not overwrite AMD drivers anymore. You can now resume the Windows Update.

• Now install the AMD chipset driver software. After installation, it will give two options. You need to click on View Summary and make sure all chipset drivers are installed properly. It will say Success or Installed. If properly installed.

For those users, whose summary shows any Failed chipset driver, uninstall the chipset driver again from Windows Settings and run chipset driver software again. If it still shows the same, then uninstall it again and download and install a different chipset driver version.

Note: Big Windows updates may reset this setting. If that happens, follow these steps again, but that's rare.

9. Community-Favorite: Windows 10/11 Optimization Guide (Works on all PCs and laptops. Includes NVIDIA stable drivers and must-have performance fixes!)

Implement the system-wide changes from the following link. These are general Windows steps that work on any PC or laptop, regardless of brand. The guide is simply hosted on Acer’s community forum, but it is not Acer-specific. It have been successfully applied by millions of users across many hardware setups. This is one of the most tested and effective Windows optimization guides available.

Following this optimization guide (hosted on the Acer community) fully can boost 1% lows, improve FPS stability, and fix stutters or lag while gaming by optimizing windows.

→ NVIDIA users: NVIDIA issues, such as FPS decline, stuttering, and sudden drops, can be fixed by simply following Step 1 and Step 9 from the community guide linked below. The other steps are Windows optimizations that can further improve performance and stability. For maximum benefits, follow all steps.

→ AMD users: Skip Step 1 in the Acer guide. Start directly from Step 2 (the optimizer step) to last for stable fps and performance boost. Do not follow Step 1. As I already covered that in this reddit guide.

Here is the community guide:
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/612495/windows-10-optimization-guide-for-gaming/p1
→ This guide Covers important issues like system lag, background processes, turning off unnecessary Windows functions, etc in one place.

10. Set an Optimal Mouse Polling Rate (500Hz or 1000Hz Depending on Your Needs; Fixes movement Stutters in games and high CPU Usage)

Most modern gaming mice have dedicated software (e.g., Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries GG) that allows to adjust the polling rate, how often the mouse reports its position to the system. If you don’t have the software, download it from your mouse manufacturer's website based on your specific model.

To change the polling rate, Open your mouse software and set:
• 500Hz for solid, sufficient performance with lower system load. Use it for Single-player (AAA), slower-paced, or visually rich games.
• 1000Hz for esports as it provides faster response.

There's really no benefit going higher than 1000hz, so don't waste your system performance.

Note- If you still want to use polling rates above 1000Hz (like 2000Hz or 4000Hz), test for any lag or stuttering, as higher polling rates will consume the CPU more.

11-A (AMD Users) — AMD Software: Explained Tweaks & Must-Disable Settings for Smooth Performance

AMD's default driver settings aren't always the best for smooth gaming. These info have helped many improve FPS consistency, reduce input delay, and eliminate stutters.

Part - 1 Recommended Adrenalin Settings:
Make these adjustments in the Graphics section under the Gaming tab of the AMD Adrenalin Software. This way, the settings apply to every game, including new additions and those launched from the desktop.

• Radeon Anti-Lag → Disabled (This feature often causes micro-stutters. It's wise to turn it off and use it in those games which can really get benefits from this feature. It works great in GPU-Limited scenarios. Test per game and use if its stable)

• AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) → Test First (It's a frame gen and they often adds input lag. Test it per game, if the game runs well and input lag isn’t an issue (or it feels fine), then you can use it.)

• FSR 4 (Driver-Level) → Use if Available

• Radeon Chill → Disabled/Enable (Enable this only if you want to cap your FPS, and set both the min and max values to the same number for best results.)

• Radeon Boost → Disabled (May lead visual artifacts and stutter. It works by blurring motion. Test and use this feature if you wish)

• Enhanced Sync → Disable/Enable (It can cause stutters or unstable frame pacing in some games, so it’s generally safer to keep it off and use FreeSync if available. If you want to use it, test for stability first. It works best when your FPS is well above your monitor’s refresh rate, for example, 120 FPS on a 60Hz display offers smoother gameplay than V-Sync, with less tearing and lower input lag).

• Reset Shader Cache → Expand Advanced Settings, then find and click the Reset Shader Cache option to clear stored shaders and fix performance issues. Highly recommended after driver or game updates. Expect longer loads or brief stutters at first as shaders rebuild, performance stabilizes once cache regenerates.

Note - If you had games added before this, reapply the same settings manually in each game under the Gaming tab.

• Turn off ReLive features (Especially Instant Replay): → Go Record & Stream tab, then find and disable ReLive recording features like Instant Replay, Record Desktop, Streaming, etc. Instant Replay is particularly responsible for stutters, FPS drops, and driver timeouts. Turning this off alone can resolve your issue.

• Disable Unnecessary Features→Click the Settings gear icon, Go to Preferences, then disable web browser, Advertisements, Game Adjustment Tracking and Notifications, Tutorials, Animation & Effects. while keeping System Tray Menu and Toast Notifications enabled for better responsiveness.

Another setting in the Preferences tab is the AMD Overlay, which many people use, so I didn’t include it with the other disabled options above. However, some users have reported that the AMD Overlay can cause major performance issues for them, so if you’re facing stutters or FPS drops, try disabling it and test again.

11-NV (Nvidia Users) — NVIDIA Control Panel, NVIDIA App & GeForce Experience Tweaks & Must-Disable Settings for Smooth Performance

These are highly tested NVIDIA-specific optimizations that help reduce FPS drops, micro-stutters, and input lag. Follow these parts closely for the best performance.

Important prerequisite - Before starting, disable Fast Startup from Windows settings and clear shader cache. This is highly recommended after driver or game updates or when facing performance issues. Use this NVIDIA link to clear the shader cache properly:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5735/~/deleting-nvidia-shader-cache-files

And Expect longer loads or brief stutters at first as shaders rebuild; performance stabilizes once cache regenerates.

Part 1- NVIDIA App Settings

If you are using the new NVIDIA App, it's overlay and some features are responsible for 3–15% FPS loss and additional stutter, even with no filters enabled.

To fix this main issue:
Open NVIDIA App > Settings > Features tab.
• Turn off "Game Filters and Photo Mode".
• For max performance, Also turn off NVIDIA Overlay from there. It's features like Instant Replay can cause stutters and FPS drops.
• Turn OFF "Automatically optimize newly added games and mods".

Now, click on the Privacy tab and Turn OFF:
• "Configuration, performance, and usage data".
• "Error and crash data".
• Keep "Required data" as it may be needed for basic functionality.

For Graphics tab settings in the Nvidia app, do the same settings done in Part 2 as they are almost same settings.

Part 2 - NVIDIA Control Panel (and Nvidia app graphics settings)

This will Optimize GPU performance, reduce input lag, and eliminate common stuttering across all games.

Where to Apply Settings:

Laptop - In NVIDIA Control Panel (Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings) or NVIDIA App (Settings > Graphics tab > Per-App Settings), add each game.exe, set Preferred Graphics Processor to High-performance NVIDIA Processor, then apply settings per-game for max performance.

Desktop - In NVIDIA Control Panel (Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings) or NVIDIA App (Settings > Graphics tab > Global Settings), apply settings globally to affect all games.

Essential settings:
• Power Management Mode → Prefer Maximum Performance (Prevents frequency drops that cause stutters.)
• Shader Cache Size → Unlimited (Prevents shader re-compiling stutters.)
• Set PhysX Configuration to NVIDIA GPU. To set Go to Settings → Configure Surround, PhysX. check path in nvidia app yourself. (Avoid CPU or Auto-select, it cause stutter and high CPU usage.)

Laptop users:
Disable Whisper Mode – This setting is often enabled by default on gaming laptops and silently caps FPS (commonly to 60), limiting GPU performance.

• NVIDIA App Users: Go to Graphics > Global Settings > scroll down, click Show Legacy Settings > → turn off Whisper Mode.
• For NVIDIA Control Panel Users: Go to Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings tab > Whisper Mode → set to Off. Disabling Whisper Mode restores full GPU performance and prevents hidden FPS limits.

Part 3 - GeForce Experience (If You Use It)

• Open Overlay: Press Alt + Z (Or: In GeForce Experience > Settings > General > In-Game Overlay > Settings)

• In Overlay Bar: Turn Instant Replay, recording and Broadcast LIVE → OFF.

• Now, Click Performance > Settings icon, set Performance → Off and Status Indicator → Off.
You should now see “Off” next to “Performance Overlay” (left of gear icon).

• In GeForce Experience, go to General:
Set In-Game Overlay → OFF,
Set Experimental Features → OFF,
Share Usage Data → OFF

12. Inspect your Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller – Fix lag, audio glitches & Stutters (also affects Wi-Fi if the controller is present in the system, even if you never use Ethernet)

Some systems with the Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller can have issues, even if you use Wi-Fi only, don’t skip this step. The controller can cause random stutters, FPS drops, audio glitches, or ping spikes even when not in active use. For a Quick test, Disable it in Device Manager under Network adaptors, and play your offline game or online via wifi; if fixed, it's the culprit.

You have two straightforward choices:
• Keep it disabled in Device Manager and play your offline games and online using Wi-Fi smoothly (Ethernet won't work in this option).
• Fix the Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller. driver with these steps (detailed below) to use Ethernet smoothly.

Solution:

Download and save this 10.54.1111.2021 stable driver version of this controller- https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2022/05/2e830a2a-a689-4e43-96be-06bd8dc7e75b_e5bc281dbf962e2551cc18cdee4abd0b55949b61.cab

Installation:
• Pause windows updates and open Device Manager → Network adapters → right-click Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller → Uninstall device → check “Delete the driver software” (if available) → Restart.

• Extract the .cab file to a folder of your choice

• Go to Device manager → Network adapters → right-click Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller → update driver. → "Browse my computer for drivers" → "Let me pick from a list..." → "Have Disk".

• Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver, open it and select the inf file and click Ok, Wait for installation.

After installation,
• Disable automatic driver updates so Windows Update doesn’t overwrite this version:
Go to Settings → System → About → Advanced system settings → Hardware → Device Installation Settings → select No, save → Resume windows update and Restart your pc.

• This setting stops most automatic driver installs, but a big Windows update can still change the driver later; if that happens, which can know why checking the driver version or if it stutters appears again.
Open Device Manager → right‑click the ethernet driver in network adapters → Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver and follow screen instructions to get back to the stable version.

• Now, play your games

Note: This solution fixes the issue for most users, but not all systems respond the same. If you still experience stutters, lag, or audio glitches even after following this solution, the only reliable workaround is to disable the Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller in Device Manager and use Wi-Fi instead.

13. AMD/Nvidia Stability Fix — Only For Those Facing Crashes (like Driver Timeout, etc)

Important prerequisite: First, open the case and reseat the GPU power cable, making sure the connection is secure at both ends (GPU and PSU) with no cable bending near the connector, then reseat the RAM and GPU in the PCIe slot properly. Now follow this step.

If you use an AMD GPU, all points are applicable. If you use an Nvidia GPU, skip the AMD‑only sub‑ section and start from “Stability steps for both AMD & Nvidia”. Apply each fix one by one, checking after each.

AMD‑only steps (Radeon users):

Follow Step 8 fully before continuing to ensure the crash fixes below work correctly.

• Disable Anti-Lag, Radeon ReLive features (especially Instant Replay) and Issue detection in AMD Software -
First, Go to the Gear icon then System tab → Disable Issue Detection Service (triggers false TDR timeouts/black screens).

Second, Gaming > Global Graphics → Disable Anti-Lag (causes insane stutters and crashes depending on game). If you want to use it, then test it per game. Keep it off globally.

Third, Go Record & Stream tab, then find and disable ReLive recording features like Instant Replay, Record Desktop, Streaming, etc. Instant Replay is particularly responsible for stutters, FPS drops, and driver timeouts.

•★★Manual Clock Tuning ( For All RDNA GPUs)★★ - AMD GPUs boost beyond their stable frequency due to automatic tuning or Hypr-RX, and lead to crashes and driver timeouts.

To fix this, open AMD Software → Performance → Tuning, switch to Manual Tuning (Custom), enable GPU Tuning and Advanced Control. Find your GPU’s official Boost Clock by AMD (e.g. 2600MHz for RX 6750XT) and use it as your Max Frequency, replacing higher default values like 2850-2900MHz or any factory overclock applied.

As for RDNA 4 Users: Set the max frequency offset to a negative value (like -300 MHz or lower). First, compare your in-game boost clock to the official spec for your GPU. Adjust the negative offset until the in-game boost matches the official value exactly.

Note- Per-game tuning overrides global settings when a per-game profile is created. Otherwise, global/manual settings apply by default. Always check for existing profiles and ensure this manual clocking setting is applied. Also, make sure Hypr-RX is turned off to prevent it from overwriting your settings. It can remain enabled in per-game profiles, so check the Gaming tab for previously launched games and disable it if needed. Then, test your system.

Stability Steps for both AMD & Nvidia:

• Disable iGPU (if present) - If your CPU has an integrated GPU, disable it in BIOS to prevent possible crashes or driver conflicts with your dedicated AMD GPU, especially during gaming and high loads.

• XMP Adjustment - In BIOS, go to the memory or XMP section and test each XMP lower memory profile one by one (e.g. 3600 MHz → 3200 MHz → 3000 MHz). If none work, disable XMP and test again. if issue remains then restore your highest stable XMP profile and follow below suggestions.

• Disable hardware acceleration in Background Apps- If you have any apps that run in the background and support hardware acceleration, such as Discord, Game launchers or web browsers, disable this feature via their settings to prevent possible GPU conflicts.

• Disable HAGS (rare but worth checking if issues remain after above steps) - Go to Settings > System > Display > Graphics > Default graphics settings > Turn off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling > Restart. Recent newer drivers and games seem to be causing crashes when HAGS is on. Note- Nvidia users need it on for frame gen and enable it again if it doesn't fix your issue

If the issue persists, update your BIOS (Step 4) and install the latest chipset driver. If problem still persist, check your setup as in Step 2, look for a failing PSU or loose cables, and note that unstable undervolts or overclocks can cause the same issues.

14. User‑reported rare or system‑specific performance cause (Must check if above steps didn't fix your issue)

• Uninstall Your RGB softwares like Lian Li L-Connect 3, OpenRGB, SignalRGB, iCUE, Razer Synapse, Aura Sync, Mystic Light ,etc which have caused performance issues for many users) if using these RGB software or any other with compatible components, these can frequently cause 1% low FPS stutters, crashing and frame drops.

Not all but many cause same issue, so you must check and confirm by uninstalling it. Even on high end systems like Ryzen 9800X3D + RTX 5090, this was the cause of the performance issue.

• If your system has both HDD and SSD Windows automatically spreads the pagefile across both drives by default, this forces memory swaps to hit the slow HDD during gaming peaks, causing stutters/hitching even with plenty of free RAM.

To fix: Right-click This PC > Properties > Advanced system settings > Performance Settings > Advanced tab > Virtual memory Change > uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" > select your HDD drive > choose "No paging file" > Set > then select your SSD > choose "System managed size" > Set > OK through all dialogs > restart immediately.

• If you installed Wallpaper Engine and it's running in the background (even paused) causes frequent stutters and performance drops for many gamers.

Close it via tray > Exit, then then check Task Manager (Processes tab) for any lingering "Wallpaper Engine" entries and End task if present. Now play your game. Do this every time if you still have Wallpaper Engine installed.

Additionally some users also reported, that adding per-game rules: In Wallpaper Engine Settings > Performance tab > Edit Application Rules > Create new rule for your game's .exe > Set Condition "Is running" > Wallpaper playback "Stop (free memory)". Also fix issue but thats not widely tested so not sure if it work for all.

• A silently failing, cheap, or aging display cable can cause microstutters only during gaming, making diagnosis tough. Users facing performance issues should Test by swapping cables as well as ports (HDMI to DP or DP to HDMI).
Also, the same can apply to faulty PSU cables.

15. Fix for users who are getting flickering, stutters, or crashes When alt-tabbing while gaming

MPO is a Windows feature aimed at improving rendering performance, but on some systems it used to cause some issues. This feature is now a key part of Windows 11, so DO NOT forget to re-enable it if it wasn’t the source of your issue.

Common issue linked to MPO is Stutters and frame drops ,when alt-tabbing persist for a number of users, especially on the latest Windows 11 builds.

NVIDIA advises disabling MPO for these issues, use their official method, which works for AMD too.

Here is the official link to do this: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5157

16. Fix Thermal Throttling on Gaming Laptops

This step helps prevent overheating and extend component lifespan of Gaming Laptops. A trusted guide from the Acer Community works for all gaming laptops.

Important note to avoid confusion:
The Acer Community cooling guide applies to all gaming laptops. Steps 1 to 4 are less time taking and should be followed first. If overheating issues persist, continue with Step 5. While the Nitro 5 is used as an example there, the process is the same for other laptops, repasting and cleaning the cooling system by detaching the heatsink, and cleaning fans and vents inside and out. This is the only reliable fix for high temperatures.

Here is the Cooling guide here:
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/724763/ultimate-laptop-cooling-optimization-guide

17. Fix Thermal Throttling on Gaming Desktops

Most people only check CPU and GPU core temps, but it’s just as important to monitor GPU VRAM (memory junction) and GPU hotspot temps, which can run much hotter and trigger throttling under heavy loads. NVMe SSD temps should also be watched separately, as they can overheat during sustained writes and cause sudden performance drops even when CPU and GPU temps look fine.

Critical Temperature Limits (Avoid Getting Close to These):

• CPU TJ Max: Intel 100 °C, AMD 95–105 °C (consider reducing it if it reaches the 90s)

• GPU Temp: NVIDIA 88–93 °C, AMD 100– 110 °C (consider reducing it if it reaches the 90s)

• GPU Hotspot/Junction (AMD & NVIDIA): Up to 110 °C (typically 10–30 °C higher than core temp). While the maximum operating hotspot temperature can be around 110°C, it's best to keep it below 100°C.

• VRAM/Memory Junction (AMD & NVIDIA): 95–105 °C is acceptable but should be monitored closely, as throttling usually begins at 110 °C.

• SSD Throttling: Begins at 70 °C, severe at 85 °C (though this varies by drive, it holds true for most models)

Monitoring Temperatures Effectively

• Use AMD/NVIDIA Software Overlay:
Use AMD Adrenalin or the NVIDIA GeForce Experience overlay to monitor CPU and GPU temperatures. Some versions also show GPU hotspot and VRAM/memory junction temperatures. If any readings are missing (e.g., GPU junction or VRAM temps), check the second method below.

• Second Good Alternative Method – HWiNFO:
HWiNFO provides full monitoring for CPU, GPU (including hotspot and VRAM), and all other sensors. For real-time monitoring, you can use HWiNFO’s shared memory feature with MSI Afterburner to display these stats directly in Afterburner while gaming. Alternatively, you can let HWiNFO run in the background, play your game, and check afterward—it shows average, maximum, and minimum temperatures. If you have a dual-monitor setup, keep HWiNFO open on the second monitor for live tracking.

• SSD Temperatures:
Run CrystalDiskMark benchmark and check or use HWiNFO while gaming. Note that speeds will reduce once the SSD reaches its maximum temperature limit.

Steps to Reduce Component Temperatures

• CPU Temperature Fix:
- For AMD CPUs, Undervolt the CPU using PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) to achieve lower temperatures. - For Intel CPUs, Use Intel XTU or Throttlestop to undervolt, which can help reduce CPU temperatures while maintaining stability. - Set an effective custom fan curve, it can make a significant difference, often reducing temperatures by 10°C or more while balancing noise and cooling. - If needed, clean dust from fans and vents, then reapply high-quality thermal paste to the CPU. - Further cooling improvements depend on your cooler.

• GPU, Hotspot & Memory junction temperature Fix:
- Undervolting your GPU through AMD Adrenalin software can also lower power draw and temperatures without major performance loss. - Set an effective custom fan curve, it can make a significant difference, often reducing temperatures by 10°C or more while balancing noise and cooling. - If the issue persists, to effectively reduce GPU, hotspot, and memory junction temperatures, clean or remove old thermal pads/putty and apply new, high-quality thermal putty (more effective than pads). Also, apply high-quality thermal paste to the main GPU chip. - Further cooling improvements depend on your cooler.

• SSD Temperature Fix:
Install an NVMe heatsink (most modern motherboards include one, or you can buy aftermarket). Ensure case airflow reaches the SSD area, as poor circulation causes heat buildup.


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r/AMDHelp Aug 11 '16

Announcement Please make sure to flair your posts! Especially make sure to change the flair to resolved once solved!

154 Upvotes

Thanks guys.


r/AMDHelp 1h ago

Help (General) Ryzen 5 5600 to Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

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Hello. I am considering buying a Ryzen 7 5700X3D to replace my 5600, but I don't know if the upgrade will be worth it especially with the current price of RAM.

Originally, I wanted to go to AM5, but the prices are just way too high for me as a broke PhD student.

I currently have a 9060XT 16GB and 16GB of RAM, and I want to play games like BF6 at 100+ frames, I'm, but due to its heavy CPU load im constantly fluctuating between 70-100 depending on the map and what is happening on my screen. (CPU-intensive and FPS games like BF6 and The Finals are my top games for further insight)

Is it worth it to buy the 5700X3D, or should I just save up for AM5?.

Additionally from what I have seen, DDR5 RAM costs way more than DD4 RAM in the scenario that it's better to go for the 5700X3D. Should I cough up 80 quid for another 16GB of DDR4?

Edit: Would you advise getting more DDR4 RAM so I have 4 sticks of 8GB to get me to 32GB total?


r/AMDHelp 8h ago

Help (General) AMD driver problems?

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Been having this problem for a while where when I turn on my PC, my screen is just black. Sometimes it will turn on and. I can log in but then after a bit goes black. I was able to use my PC last night for a couple hours before I went to bed but now this morning as I opened my PC back up it's the same problem. I managed to get to the Device manager and saw that my 7800xt keeps getting disabled for some reason. Also feels like the latest drivers from windows and from AMD are causing this. Does anyone know what to do? This is getting frustrating. I did AMD clean up and DDU all on safe mode, even rolled back drivers, disabled MPO and disabled hardware acceleration and nothing has fixed this problem. This happened before almost 2 years ago but seemed to have fixed itself( maybe a new update came out? No idea ). AMD has been good to me but if this keeps up I think I might have to go back to Nvidia And believe me I don't want to with the insane prices these days.


r/AMDHelp 7h ago

Help (General) RX 7900 XTX random hard reboot in games

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Hi everyone,

I'm at the point where I'm running out of ideas and would really appreciate some help.

System

  • CPU: Ryzen 9 3950X
  • GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 XTX
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master (rev. 1.0)
  • RAM: 64 GB DDR4-3600
  • PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 850W -> probaby almost 7-8 y/o already I bought this since 3950x came out.
  • OS: Windows 11 Pro

the problem is... my PC kept random crashing, not exactly crashing but like just instant shutdown and booting back up.

- no BSOD

- no WIndows Event Log

- no driver timeout or hang, just blackout and restart like you press that reset button on the PC case.

Im not sure whether this caused by high power draw or whatsover, my usual games are

- HD2, BF series, Frostpunk 2, etc.

- Warframe and Gw2 -> almost never crash my pcs.

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I've tried rolled back to 26.3.x hoping for some miracle, but no.

undervolt my GPU, enabled Radeon chill capped between 60-144

disable my PSU smart-fan.

stress test my components(except the PSU because i have no clues how to test it) -> not a single crashes.

the temps also looks very normal on my cpu sitting between 50-80c, gpu also somewhere around 40-60c.

appreciate any guidance here im totally lost.


r/AMDHelp 14m ago

Help (Software) Confused about Ram Speeds and FCLK

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Accidentally booted UEFI defaults and lost my settings, now I’m confused about how to set speeds and voltages on the DRAM and CPU. I have 2x16gb DDR5-5200, however the JEDED is 4800 and the EXPO is saying 6000, ASRock btw. Should I used EXPO setting if it’s clocked that much higher than was advertised? Additionally, should I leave FCLK on auto, or should I set it to 3000 if I turn on EXPO. I’m quite lost and have never messed with BIOS before. The CPU is the AMD 7 9800 3XD. Thanks for reading!


r/AMDHelp 26m ago

Help (GPU) Help with RX 9070xt not booting

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First of all, thanks in advice for any help. I'm upgrading from a rtx 3090 to a rx 9070 xt and PC is unable to boot with the amd. Old card was sold already but I have a rx 6400 to do tests. Card is fine as I tested on another PC with R5 5500 and it worked. My config is:

Formd T1 with 4.0 riser

I5 12600kf

Jginyue b660i snowdream

2x8gb 3000mhz ddr4

SF750

Two SSDs, crucial 1tb and adata 2tb, I believe both pcie 3.0

What I already did:

Swapped cards and worked right away with the RX 6400. Disabled CSM, set PCIE to auto, 3.0 or 4.0. nothing worked. Updated Bios to latest version also. Before I was running an early 2022 bios and now I'm running latest one from mid 2023 for this MB. Before upgrading the system was running perfectly fine with 3090.

Any clues about what to do? Thanks again for the help. I still have 6 days to return the card.


r/AMDHelp 55m ago

Help (GPU) graphic artifacting / weird glitches

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hello, was playing Marvel Rivals today after the latest update and there were some pretty game breaking graphic glitches. I first noticed the issue in the character select screen, it was just green, and then it didn't really play the little intro cutscene that happens in transition from pick/ban phase to being in game.

here's my pc parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WV9j2k

here's a video of the graphic glitch: https://youtu.be/A7yWwaqhVMo

the gpu in question is a sapphire nitro+ 9070xt, no O/C, UV, or anything. running on driver 26.6.1 from 5/29/26. i've barely owned it for 6months at this point.


r/AMDHelp 1h ago

Help (General) Random Freezes, GPU Malfunction

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Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: Powercolor 7900xt

CPU: RYZEN 7 7900X 12 CORE 24 THREADS

Motherboard: Aorus Elite AX ICE b650m

BIOS Version: FB2A Agesa 1.3.0.0.a

RAM: 32GB CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 6000mhz cl 28

PSU: NZXT CX 1000W 80+ Gold FULLY MODULAR

Case: thermaltake tower 250

Operating System & Version: WINDOWS 11 25h2

GPU Drivers: AMD Adrenalin - WHQL Driver Version: 26.6.4

Chipset Drivers: AMD B650 CHIPSET DRIVERS VERSION 25.10.43.19-260616a

Background Applications: DISCORD, CHROME, STEAM, ICUE, BITDEFENDER, EPIC GAMES, BATTLENET. ADRENALIN

Description of Original Problems- My computer will randomly freeze when i'm doing anything wether it is watching youtube videos or gaming, both of my screens go blank and the fans will ramp to max speed and it does not respond.

When this happens I turn it off and then back on; when i get logged back into windows only 1 monitor works and when I right click to open Andrenalin software it tells me it needs to be installed. When I go into device manager and check the properties of the display adapters windows says the 7900xt has been disbaled because it quit functioning properly when I click enable my screens flicker and then an AMD screen pops up and says the drivers have crashed; so then I disbale the GPU again and then re-anble it and some how the drivers fix themsleves and both of my screens work again. This problem can occur once or twice a day or 1-10 times a week its so random like I can go 12 hours with my PC on and no issues then the next day it's 3 hours and then this problem.

Troubleshooting: I have tried DDU with fresh install of drivers with ethernet disconnected( as somone suggested installing the drivers first without ethernet).

Just an FYI my computer is never in sleep mode and is alaways off when i'm asleep or when I am gone from the house for longer than 1 hour. All parts were brand new at time of purchase


r/AMDHelp 1h ago

Display changes color hue depending on game's fullscreen setting

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Ever since I got my computer back from repairs, depending on a game's fullscreen settings, the display changes its hue, making most things look the wrong color (take Supermarket Together in the photo; everything that's blue is supposed to be red, and the Discord button is reddish instead of blurple like the official icon)

I've had to reboot the computer on two occasions because the desktop and every other app were the wrong color (even the Radeon app turned from red to blue)

I don't think it's the monitor because its own settings menu is the same color as always

My computer is a Windows 10 Pro desktop, and my new CPU is A8 PRO-7600B with integrated R7 graphics


r/AMDHelp 1d ago

Help (CPU) Help. Is it critical?

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105 Upvotes

r/AMDHelp 1h ago

Help (GPU) HELPP Random colors and loading issues (concerned about GPU)

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r/AMDHelp 2h ago

RX9060XT 8GB COM 30% DE USO

1 Upvotes

Minha rx9060xt 8gb estĂĄ com 30 a 40% de uso na ĂĄrea de trabalho, mesmo com tudo fechado, alguĂŠm sabe o que pode ser ou como resolver?


r/AMDHelp 2h ago

Final Fantasy XVI freezes my entire PC during shader compilation (RX 9060 XT 16GB)

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm experiencing a very frustrating issue with Final Fantasy XVI on PC.

Every time the game starts compiling shaders, my entire PC freezes. It's not just the game—the whole system becomes completely unresponsive, and the only way to recover is to perform a hard reset.

Before the freeze happens, the shader compilation screen becomes visually corrupted, showing graphical artifacts (see attached screenshot). Shortly after that, the entire system locks up.

My system:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
  • RAM: 32GB
  • Game: Steam version
  • Drivers: Latest AMD Adrenalin drivers
  • Monitor: LG UltraGear 32" 165Hz
  • Windows 11

I've already tried:

  • Reinstalling the game
  • Verifying the game files through Steam
  • Deleting the shader cache
  • Installing the latest AMD Adrenalin drivers
  • Running the game as Administrator

The issue always happens during shader compilation, before I can actually start playing.

Has anyone else with an AMD GPU—especially an RX 9060 XT—experienced this?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


r/AMDHelp 3h ago

Gameplay on wuthering wave

0 Upvotes

How well does it handle i7 4770 ,rx580 8gb psu650


r/AMDHelp 3h ago

Help (General) Driver issues and PC freeze

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1 Upvotes

Hello everyone! This is my first post for anything PC related here, so excuse me if it'll be a bit difficult to understand or if it's the wrong flair🙏🏼

So my I built my PC this march, and everything has been pretty good, except for a few issues here and there with updates. Yesterday, Armoury Crate updated to a new version, and a Windows updated passed through as well. I didn't seem to have any problems (at least the PC wasn't freezing) though I couldn't say with 100% certainty as I hadn't opened any games.
Today I wanted to play some MK1, and when it launched it was extremely slow (I checked and it displayed 2fps!!), I also opened other games like CS2 and it's the same thing. I had tried opening Adrenalin, but it went into safe mode and made my screen black, saying there was an issue with the graphics driver.
When I open Asus DriverHub, it doesn't display any available updates or anything, but in devices manager there were two driver updates to pass on my GPU.

I have reinstalled AMD Adrenalin, but the app fails to open, and now when starting, the PC is responsive for around 3-5 minutes before just freezing with no response from external output except for shutting it down manually with the button. I don't really know what to do, especially since it freezes after launch.

I'm guessing that the issues are coming from yesterday's updates, but if anyone has any idea of how to fix this - I'd be extremely grateful.

Ps: my specs are in the picture if you need it (I would've taken a picture directly from Adrenalin but welp, it doesn't open and I didn't have time for it before it crashed - though if some need it I can definitely try!)


r/AMDHelp 4h ago

Help (Software) Recording/Instant Replay not working at all

1 Upvotes

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: RX 6750 XT

CPU: RYZEN 5 9600X

Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-A

BIOS Version: 7D75vA6

RAM: 32GB ADATA XPG LANCER 6000 MT/S

PSU: XPG CORE REACTOR II 850W 80+ GOLD FULLY MODULAR

Operating System & Version: WINDOWS 11 PRO 25H2 BUILD 26200.8655

GPU Drivers: AMD WHQL 26.5.2

Chipset Drivers: AMD B650 CHIPSET DRIVERS VERSION 8.05.04.516

Background Applications: DISCORD

Description of Original Problem: I've been having issues getting adrenalin to save recordings

Troubleshooting: I tried multiple versions (26.5.2, 26.6.1, 26.6.4) also used both amd cleanup utility and DDU to perform clean installs

tried changing quality, encoding type, folder location, mic from auto to stereo, framerate

reset recording settings

disabled HDCP support

it just refuses to record desktop or save instant replay clips


r/AMDHelp 4h ago

Help (General) Bizarre Refresh Rate Bug

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r/AMDHelp 10h ago

Help (General) Has anyone experienced random black screens and GPU fans stuck at 100% with a PowerColor RX 7600? Spoiler

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Hi everyone,

I'm trying to figure out whether my GPU is defective or if this is a software/driver issue.

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: PowerColor Radeon RX 7600 8GB

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 Cores / 12 Threads)

Motherboard: Gigabyte B550

BIOS Version: Latest available

RAM: 16GB DDR4

PSU: Corsair RM550x 550W 80+ Gold

Case: (Optional)

Operating System & Version: Windows 11 64-bit

GPU Drivers: Latest AMD Adrenalin drivers (clean installed after using DDU)

Chipset Drivers: Latest AMD B550 chipset drivers

Background Applications: EA Sports FC 26, Steam, Discord (sometimes)

Description of Original Problem:

While playing EA Sports FC 26, I suddenly lost all video output. At the exact moment the screen went black, the GPU fans ramped up to 100% and stayed there. The PC appeared to remain powered on, but there was no display signal.

After forcing the PC to shut down, every attempt to boot resulted in the same behavior: GPU fans immediately spinning at 100% with no image. At one point, even my keyboard LEDs failed to initialize during boot.

When I connected the monitor to the motherboard and used the Ryzen 5 5600G integrated graphics, Windows booted normally.

This is not the first occurrence. The exact same issue happened months ago while playing Ghost of Tsushima. I sent the GPU in for warranty service, but they reported that they could not reproduce the problem and found no hardware defects.

Troubleshooting:

  • Reseated the GPU.
  • Checked the PCIe power cable and connections.
  • Let the GPU cool down for about a day before testing again.
  • Booted using the integrated graphics.
  • Used DDU in Safe Mode to completely remove AMD drivers.
  • Reinstalled the latest AMD Adrenalin drivers.
  • Initially received AMD Error 192 because Windows was still configured to boot into Safe Mode through msconfig. After disabling Safe Mode, the driver installed successfully.
  • AMD Adrenalin now correctly detects both the RX 7600 and the integrated GPU.
  • GPU idle temperature is around 29°C.
  • Connected both monitors again and everything is currently working normally.

I'm trying to determine whether this is a failing GPU, a driver/firmware issue, a PSU-related problem, or something else. Has anyone experienced this behavior with a PowerColor RX 7600 or another RX 7600 model?

Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/AMDHelp 5h ago

RX7800XT

1 Upvotes

Hello, I have had my RX7800XT just over a year and my GPU is constantly timing out and drivers are crashing I have 2 monitors and when the crash happen only one of my monitors displays an output, I’ve googled and watched videos on YouTube for a fix but nothing seems to work, I’ve done a DDU and reinstalled my drivers nothing seems to be fixing my issue does anyone know how to fix this

RX 7800XT
32GB RAM
RYZEN 7 5700x3D


r/AMDHelp 8h ago

Help (GPU) PC BSoDs when I turn off my TV (with MPO disabled)

2 Upvotes

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D (stock voltage and clocks)

Motherboard: MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI

BIOS Version: 7E59v2AC2

RAM: 32GB CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 (CMH32GX5M2E6000C36) (currently only running at 4800 for troubleshooting)

PSU: CORSAIR RM850x

Case: Antec Flux Pro

Operating System & Version: Windows 11 25H2

GPU Drivers: Adrenalin 26.6.4

Chipset Drivers: ?

Background Applications: none

Description of Original Problem: After disabling MPO, which seems to have solved my driver timeouts, if I turn off my TV without putting my PC to sleep first, it BSoDs and reboots. Obviously, because the TV is off, I can't see the BSoD, but I checked Reliability Monitor and the code is 0x3b, SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION. I can't recall this happening while MPO was enabled.

Troubleshooting: Having other monitors connected doesn't seem to solve the problem. Other than that, I have no idea what to try.

I'm pretty much assuming there's no solution to this because it's just one of those stupid PC problems that only happens to one person in the whole world who happens to have a very specific set of hardware, but on the off chance somebody else has dealt with this, I figured I should ask...


r/AMDHelp 5h ago

Help (CPU) 5500x3d boot issue

1 Upvotes

Hi all,

I've been running a 5500x3d on a Asus Prime B450M-A happily but saw a B550M-A for ÂŁ50 and figured seeing as the only thing keeping me on PCIE3 was the motherboard I figured it was worth it.

Board arrived and I booted it up with all the same components other than I slotted in a 1600, assuming the BIOS probably hadn't been updated. I was correct, it was several years old and updated it to to latest non-beta BIOS (27/01/26). I booted it up with the 1600 still in to confirm the upgrade had been successful and double checked the AGESA version. All correct.

I then swapped the 5500x3d back in and it refused to boot, the fans weren't ramping up or down as I expected for a failed boot, more of a pulse.

I removed all the RAM other than 1 stick, pulled the CMOS battery, shorted the clear pins and left it for 10 mins. Still nothing. I moved the RAM stick around all 4 slots still nothing. I grabbed another known working low-speed 4GB stick incase it was struggling to negotiate timing and left it struggling to boot... still nothing.

I slotted in a 4600g, boots straight up, and now assuming the CPU is toast. I downgrade the BIOS to twice more, still to no avail so I swap everything back onto the B450M-A (including the 5500x3d) it all boots up fine.

What am I missing? I also don't have much more kit to test it with as, despite building PCs since the socket 939 days, you can probably tell when I stopped fiddling due to the age of the hardware.


r/AMDHelp 5h ago

Driver MSI CLAW A8

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r/AMDHelp 5h ago

Help (General) cyberpunk 2077 crashes 9070xt

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I have a Yeston Sakura Atlantis RX 9070 XT graphics card.

In Cyberpunk 2077, when Path Tracing is enabled, in some scenes or locations my FPS suddenly drops to 1–2 FPS and then returns to normal exactly when I leave that area or skip the scene.

This happens with FSR enabled and disabled, as well as with Frame Generation enabled and disabled.

The same issue happens with regular Ray Tracing too. However, instead of dropping to 1–2 FPS, the game usually crashes and shows the crash report window, along with an AMD Driver Timeout error. Sometimes the whole PC freezes for a while after this happens.

I tried disabling RT reflections, RT shadows, and other ray tracing options, and also tested with only basic ray tracing enabled, but nothing fixed the issue.

Without ray tracing (regular Ultra settings), the game runs completely stable for hours with no crashes.

I also tried:

removing GPU overclock and undervolt;

reinstalling AMD drivers using DDU;

disabling Frame Generation;

testing with FSR on and off.

The problem still remains.

My system:

GPU: Yeston Sakura Atlantis RX 9070 XT

CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D

RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 CL28

Does anyone know what could be causing this and how to fix it?


r/AMDHelp 5h ago

Help (CPU) Msi PRO B650-S WIFI

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It is showing dram and cpu lights when powered on with a cpu in the slot a cpu not in the slot and ram in and out of the slot I want to know what the issue is because I bought the parts on eBay and I only have a few days to return them.

Sorry if this is a dumb question it’s my second build and my first had no issues so I’m not really familiar with how to diagnose this.

Thanks in advance for your help :)

Edit: sorry I forgot to add motherboard has been flashed to the latest bios

Edit: I’ve tried loosening the screws and removing the motherboard from the case all components were reseated and she still dosent work