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		<title><![CDATA[ForumTotal.com - PC Gaming Tips, Builds & Discussions]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do i tell if my cpu is bottlenecking my rtx 4070 super in 1440p games?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-tell-if-my-cpu-is-bottlenecking-my-rtx-4070-super-in-1440p-games</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=431">Brandon44</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my CPU is actually bottlenecking my new RTX 4070 Super, but I’m not totally confident in reading the data. When I play the latest AAA titles at 1440p, my GPU usage sometimes dips into the 70% range while my older Ryzen 5 3600 is pegged at 100%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my CPU is actually bottlenecking my new RTX 4070 Super, but I’m not totally confident in reading the data. When I play the latest AAA titles at 1440p, my GPU usage sometimes dips into the 70% range while my older Ryzen 5 3600 is pegged at 100%.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I fix micro-stutters for Cyberpunk on a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with RTX 4080?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-micro-stutters-for-cyberpunk-on-a-ryzen-7-7800x3d-with-rtx-4080</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1185">Anthony_T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just built a new rig with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and an RTX 4080 Super, but I’m getting these weird, occasional micro-stutters in demanding games like Cyberpunk even though my average framerate is high. I’ve checked my thermals and they seem fine, and I’m using a high-refresh-rate monitor with G-Sync. I’m wondering if it’s something in my Windows power plan or a background process causing these hitches.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just built a new rig with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and an RTX 4080 Super, but I’m getting these weird, occasional micro-stutters in demanding games like Cyberpunk even though my average framerate is high. I’ve checked my thermals and they seem fine, and I’m using a high-refresh-rate monitor with G-Sync. I’m wondering if it’s something in my Windows power plan or a background process causing these hitches.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why is my aio pump making a constant hum and how do i quiet it?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-my-aio-pump-making-a-constant-hum-and-how-do-i-quiet-it</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2348">Jacob_G</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new build to run quieter, but my AIO cooler pump seems to be making a constant low hum I can’t get rid of. I’ve tried adjusting the curve in the BIOS and even reseating the unit, but that steady background noise is still there when everything else is quiet.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new build to run quieter, but my AIO cooler pump seems to be making a constant low hum I can’t get rid of. I’ve tried adjusting the curve in the BIOS and even reseating the unit, but that steady background noise is still there when everything else is quiet.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should upgrading my gpu bottleneck my ryzen 5 2600 at 1080p for new games?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-upgrading-my-gpu-bottleneck-my-ryzen-5-2600-at-1080p-for-new-games</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2365">Sofia33</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super to something more current, but I’m stuck wondering if my older Ryzen 5 2600 will just hold a new card back too much. I play at 1080p and really want to hit stable high frames in newer titles without spending on a whole new system.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super to something more current, but I’m stuck wondering if my older Ryzen 5 2600 will just hold a new card back too much. I play at 1080p and really want to hit stable high frames in newer titles without spending on a whole new system.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What could cause a brief CPU temp spike when opening a game launcher?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-could-cause-a-brief-cpu-temp-spike-when-opening-a-game-launcher</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=469">Eleanor.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just finished a new build and my CPU temps seem to idle fine, but they spike really high for a second whenever I open a program or a game launcher. I'm using a decent air cooler and my paste application looked okay, so I'm not sure if this is normal behavior or if I should be worried about these quick jumps.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just finished a new build and my CPU temps seem to idle fine, but they spike really high for a second whenever I open a program or a game launcher. I'm using a decent air cooler and my paste application looked okay, so I'm not sure if this is normal behavior or if I should be worried about these quick jumps.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why do my 1440p games drop frames, should i lower from ultra?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-do-my-1440p-games-drop-frames-should-i-lower-from-ultra</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2483">CamilaL</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new 1440p monitor to feel as smooth as my old 1080p one did, but my frames keep dropping in the new games I play. I’m not sure if I should lower some settings from ultra to high or if my GPU just isn’t up to the task anymore.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new 1440p monitor to feel as smooth as my old 1080p one did, but my frames keep dropping in the new games I play. I’m not sure if I should lower some settings from ultra to high or if my GPU just isn’t up to the task anymore.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i downgrade to 1080p or upgrade my gpu for better 1440p gaming?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-downgrade-to-1080p-or-upgrade-my-gpu-for-better-1440p-gaming</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1355">Richard.M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just upgraded to a 1440p monitor and my old GTX 1070 is really struggling to hit 60 fps in newer titles, even with settings turned down. I'm trying to decide if I should just lower my resolution back to 1080p for now or if that upgrade path to a better graphics card is actually worth the significant cost right now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just upgraded to a 1440p monitor and my old GTX 1070 is really struggling to hit 60 fps in newer titles, even with settings turned down. I'm trying to decide if I should just lower my resolution back to 1080p for now or if that upgrade path to a better graphics card is actually worth the significant cost right now.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What causes coil whine on a 4070 Super during high fps?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-coil-whine-on-a-4070-super-during-high-fps</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=957">Chloe_W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just finished my first build and I’m getting this weird, high-pitched coil whine from my new GPU when the frames shoot up in a menu or loading screen. It’s a 4070 Super, and the sound is really distinct even through my headphones. I’m not sure if this is something I should be worried about long-term or if it’s just a normal quirk I have to live with.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just finished my first build and I’m getting this weird, high-pitched coil whine from my new GPU when the frames shoot up in a menu or loading screen. It’s a 4070 Super, and the sound is really distinct even through my headphones. I’m not sure if this is something I should be worried about long-term or if it’s just a normal quirk I have to live with.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i add more case fans or rethink my airflow setup for cooler gpu temps?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-add-more-case-fans-or-rethink-my-airflow-setup-for-cooler-gpu-temps</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=935">Dennis56</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run cooler, but I can’t decide if I should just add more case fans or if I need to completely rethink my airflow setup. My GPU hits 83°C under load even with a decent fan curve, and I’m worried that just adding more fans might just create more noise without actually solving the problem.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run cooler, but I can’t decide if I should just add more case fans or if I need to completely rethink my airflow setup. My GPU hits 83°C under load even with a decent fan curve, and I’m worried that just adding more fans might just create more noise without actually solving the problem.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What could cause coil whine under heavy gaming loads, gpu or cooler fans?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-could-cause-coil-whine-under-heavy-gaming-loads-gpu-or-cooler-fans</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2225">Larry_H</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run cooler, so I switched from the stock cooler to a dual-tower air cooler. Now I’m noticing a slight but persistent high-pitched whine coming from the case, but only under heavy gaming loads. I’m not sure if it’s coil whine from the GPU getting more airflow or something from the cooler’s fans themselves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run cooler, so I switched from the stock cooler to a dual-tower air cooler. Now I’m noticing a slight but persistent high-pitched whine coming from the case, but only under heavy gaming loads. I’m not sure if it’s coil whine from the GPU getting more airflow or something from the cooler’s fans themselves.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I do when undervolting a gpu causes a game crash?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-when-undervolting-a-gpu-causes-a-game-crash</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1732">William_S</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run as cool as possible, so I started undervolting my GPU. I got it stable in benchmarks, but I just had it crash to desktop in a game. I’m not sure if I should push the voltage a tiny bit higher or if there’s something else about the game’s power draw I’m missing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get my new build to run as cool as possible, so I started undervolting my GPU. I got it stable in benchmarks, but I just had it crash to desktop in a game. I’m not sure if I should push the voltage a tiny bit higher or if there’s something else about the game’s power draw I’m missing.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I quiet my gpu fans that keep ramping up after reboot?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-quiet-my-gpu-fans-that-keep-ramping-up-after-reboot</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2339">ElizabethL</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new build to run as quietly as possible, but my GPU fans keep ramping up aggressively even when I’m just on the desktop. I’ve tried adjusting the fan curve in MSI Afterburner, but it doesn’t seem to stick after a reboot. Has anyone else dealt with this constant, jarring spin-up and found a reliable way to tame it?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to get my new build to run as quietly as possible, but my GPU fans keep ramping up aggressively even when I’m just on the desktop. I’ve tried adjusting the fan curve in MSI Afterburner, but it doesn’t seem to stick after a reboot. Has anyone else dealt with this constant, jarring spin-up and found a reliable way to tame it?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is causing inconsistent frametimes in AAA titles with RAM XMP?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-is-causing-inconsistent-frametimes-in-aaa-titles-with-ram-xmp</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=704">AbigailT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been noticing my frametimes get really inconsistent in the latest AAA titles, even though my average FPS looks fine on paper. It’s that subtle stutter that makes aiming feel off, and I’m wondering if my RAM’s XMP profile might actually be the culprit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been noticing my frametimes get really inconsistent in the latest AAA titles, even though my average FPS looks fine on paper. It’s that subtle stutter that makes aiming feel off, and I’m wondering if my RAM’s XMP profile might actually be the culprit.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i upgrade my gtx 1660 super or wait for the next gpu for 1440p 60fps?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-upgrade-my-gtx-1660-super-or-wait-for-the-next-gpu-for-1440p-60fps</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1275">SofiaBT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super now or wait for the next round of cards. My main issue is that I can’t quite hit a stable 60 fps at 1440p in newer titles without turning settings way down, which is starting to bug me during longer sessions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super now or wait for the next round of cards. My main issue is that I can’t quite hit a stable 60 fps at 1440p in newer titles without turning settings way down, which is starting to bug me during longer sessions.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i upgrade my gtx 1660 super now or wait for the next gen gpus?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-upgrade-my-gtx-1660-super-now-or-wait-for-the-next-gen-gpus</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1613">Sophia.M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super now or wait for the next generation of cards. My main issue is that I can’t quite hit a stable 60 fps at 1440p in newer titles without turning settings way down, which is starting to bug me. I’m just not sure if the performance jump from current mid-range options is worth the cost right now.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to decide if I should upgrade my GTX 1660 Super now or wait for the next generation of cards. My main issue is that I can’t quite hit a stable 60 fps at 1440p in newer titles without turning settings way down, which is starting to bug me. I’m just not sure if the performance jump from current mid-range options is worth the cost right now.]]></content:encoded>
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