GPU usage super low but spikes occur freezing me for 1-2 seconds

[JoeScaduto]

I have fortnite open in the process. All my drivers are up to date and windows is fully up to date. My Specs are a Ryzen 7 2700x 16gb ddr43200 ram and gtx 1070 ti with a 550w power supply. Can someone assist me?

[CubisticWings4]

what driver version are you using?

[JoeScaduto]

417.71

 

[Loadent]

Just note, that power supplied is right at its max with your system. Any overclock, extra drivers, lights etc will push it.

 

You may have a lack of power. 650-750.

 

If you are overclocking the CPU, the GPU may not have enough power to pull.

 

Sometimes overclocking may seem stable, but cause farting stutters like that.

[CubisticWings4]

this is the newest I could find: https://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/142225

[JoeScaduto]

I dont plan to overclock and i dont think my wattage is that high.

[JoeScaduto]

But is there any problem with my hardware? I want to run constant 144, and I've been with ease should i raise the settings to prevent it or?

 

[Loadent]

your system (with one ssd, and one hard drive). nothing else, can pull between 450-540ish watts as it sits.

Depending on the quality, you might not even get that now (only peak output of 550, not constant)

 

I would try to underclock your CPU and GPU a little  15-20%, and see if your stutters go away.