Thread: Stuttering from patch 7.4

Hello, I've been experiencing intermittent stuttering while playing since patch 7.4.

I've search for solutions, and tried capping and uncapping frame rate, and disabling vsync via nvidia control panel

I run in windowed borderless, and have to.
I've attempted to run in Fullscreen, but it causes other issues.

Any help would be appreciated.

the issues only seem to arise while playing ff14.

every other game goes by flawlessly

no rubber banding, just.. random stutters or micro freezes...
it really makes even dungeons annoying...

I had a similar issue, and was able to temporarily resolve it prior to this latest hotfix by rolling back from the latest NVIDIA driver to version 581.80 or maybe even older to be honest, I would suggest to try it but as of this latest hotfix that has happened today, I am once again freezing randomly and it's interfering with the basic ability to play so I can't even assure you that this solution works anymore. And of course it's ONLY FF that appears to be doing this as the other MMOs I have currently installed have had no issues at all.

based on my searching.. it seems this isnt an isolated or even new issue..
is there any official solution?

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Please attach the full system information, with the application list, don't cut it.

please check if there are any BIOS Updates.

-=-=-=-=-=-=- Install Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-

AMD Chipset Software
Battle.net
ELEGOO Cura 5.6.0
Google Chrome
Steam
Ubisoft Connect
VLC media player
GameSDK Service
ASUS AIOFan HAL
VGA
AURA lighting effect add-on
FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
ROG FAN XPERT 4
ASUS Framework Service
AMD PPM Provisioning File Driver
Launcher Prerequisites (x64)
AMD 3D V-Cache Performance Optimizer Driver
ASUS AURA Extension Card HAL
Epic Games Launcher
AURA Service
Patriot Viper DRAM RGB
AURA Service
AMD Interface Driver
Epic Online Services
Patriot Viper M2 SSD RGB
GameSDK Service
GOG GALAXY
AMD Application Compatibility Database Driver
UE Prerequisites (x64)
ASUS Ambient HAL
CertsUpdater version 1.5
ASUS Motherboard
AMD PSP Driver
Universal Holtek RGB DRAM
Kingston AURA DRAM Component
AMD_Chipset_Drivers
ASUS Update Helper
AMD I2C Driver
Promontory_GPIO Driver
ENE_EHD_M2_HAL
ASUS Aac_GmAcc HAL
ENE RGB HAL
Arc
WD_BLACK AN1500
AMD GPIO2 Driver
Realtek Audio Driver
AURA DRAM Component
ASUS AURA Motherboard HAL
Aura Wallpaper HTML
ASUS AURA VGA Component
AMD Software
Armoury Crate Service
Bambu Studio
FreeCAD 1.0.1
WinRAR 7.11 (64-bit)
PlayStation(R) PC SDK Runtime
WD_BLACK AN1500
AniMeVisionFont_STRIX_SCAR
HP Scan Basic Device Software
Blender
HP OfficeJet Pro 8130 series Basic Device Software
Patriot Viper DRAM RGB
ASUS AURA Extension Card HAL
ROG Live Service
ASUS AURA Motherboard HAL
ENE_EHD_M2_HAL
ChituManager
ROGFontInstaller
Xbox 360 Controller Emulator
Xbox 360 Controller Emulator
ASUS AURA VGA Component
UE Prerequisites (x64)
ChituManager
Universal Holtek RGB DRAM
ASUS Ambient HAL
AURA DRAM Component
Patriot Viper M2 SSD RGB
HP Universal Fax Driver
AniMeVisionFont_MB
Kingston AURA DRAM Component
ASUS Aac_GmAcc HAL
Aura Wallpaper Service
ASUS DriverHub
CHITUBOX_Basic
NVIDIA Graphics Driver 591.86
NVIDIA App 11.0.6.383
NVIDIA MessageBus 3 for NvApp
NVIDIA Backend
NvCpl
NVIDIA PhysX System Software 9.23.1019
NVIDIA FrameView SDK 1.5.11821.36727370
NVIDIA HD Audio Driver 1.4.5.7
NVIDIA Install Application
NVIDIA Container
NVIDIA AIUser Container
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA Session Container
NVIDIA User Container
NVIDIA NvDLISR
NVIDIA Watchdog Plugin for NvContainer
NVIDIA Telemetry Client
NVIDIA ShadowPlay 11.0.6.0
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AURA lighting effect add-on x64
ASUS Aura SDK
ENE RGB HAL
ASUS AIOFan HAL
CHITUBOX

I did cut some games I have installed.. They're all normal games.. does it really matter if I have Elden Ring installed?

Thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

The issue you are describing is most associated with interference with the game data. It can be a result from certain security/privacy changes on Microsoft Edge.
Other times, it occurs when an application running in the background causes interference, such as anti-virus software, firewalls, media players, web browsers, communications software, etc.
Please try the following steps below:

Please make sure all background applications (including anti-virus programs such as Norton, Kaspersky, Windows Defender, etc.) have been disabled and/or closed to minimize game interference before attempting to log in.

You can also try Right-Clicking on the FFXIV launcher icon and select “Run as Administrator.”
This option can also be set permanently by Right-Clicking on the FFXIV launcher icon, selecting Properties, then under the Compatibility tab, check the box that says “Run this program as an administrator” and clicking OK.

Within Microsoft Edge, click the "Settings" option on the top right of the browser (under the three dots shown) and go to "Privacy, Search and Services" and go to the "Tracking Prevention" section.
Make sure it is turned on and select the "Balanced" option.

Additionally, if any settings have been changed overall, it is best to keep things at default which you can perform manually by using the "Reset Settings" option under the "Settings" tab. Lastly, please ensure that Microsoft Edge is up to date by using the "Settings" > "About Microsoft Edge" option near the bottom left.

If the suggestions provided above do not resolve the issue, there may be a communication error.

Check the following Port Ranges on your router/modem to ensure that the following Port Ranges have been opened/forwarded/triggered:
▼TCP
54992 through 54994,
55006 through 55007,
55021 through 55040

*You may learn how to do this by visiting http://www.portforward.com/
Find your specific router's brand and model number from the 'List of Routers' and you will be provided a step-by-step guide on how to access these port settings.
Otherwise, your ISP may forward these ports for you.*

If you have properly configured your router, and you are still experiencing these issues, our next suggestion is to bypass the router, and connect your computer directly to your modem.
Please ensure that you power down both the modem and the computer for at least five minutes before attempting to connect to FINAL FANTASY XIV.

If you continue to receive these same errors when you are connected directly to the modem, then the problem lies with your ISP.
We would recommend contacting your provider and advising them that one or more of the ports previously provided to you are being blocked or filtered, and that you do need access on these ports.

This thread will be moved to "Closed Concerns”. If you have any more questions or concerns, please make a new thread in the technical support forums.


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