Fix stuttering & FPS drops

Stutters usually come from one bottleneck. Work through these checks.

Step by step

1. Update GPU drivers and restart.
2. Let shaders compile: first runs of new games often stutter; keep the shader cache enabled.
3. Close background apps and check Task Manager for CPU or disk spikes.
4. Enable XMP or EXPO in BIOS so your RAM runs at its rated speed.
5. Check temperatures; thermal throttling causes sudden drops.
6. Keep free space on your SSD and install games on an SSD.
7. Cap your FPS for more consistent frame times.

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