Sudden frame loss can feel random, but it usually traces back to one clear bottleneck in your system. Think of a game like a factory line: the cpu handles logic, the gpu paints each frame, RAM holds active data, and storage streams assets. A stall at any stage makes gameplay jumpy even if peak fps …
Keeping your CPU cool starts with the right contact between chip and heatsink. Heat transfer compounds fill tiny gaps so a processor can shed heat. Skipping that layer or reassembling without it risks overheating and lasting damage. Before you add new compound, clean both surfaces thoroughly. Old residue must come off the chip and the …