Computer momentarily hitching/freezing while using web browser and Discord

chrcoluk · Dec 4, 2022

Very easy way to confirm if GPU driver issue, there is an option in discord to switch to software rendering. I actually run it like that 24/7 now to free up precious VRAM and prevent interference with games. I also use Firefox in software mode, as unlike chrome it seems to have no visible impact.

lexluthermiester · Dec 4, 2022

Red_Machine said:
This was a clean install on a new build computer. Virgin SSD, no other OS had been installed on it before.

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Here's my add-ons. But like I said, issue is still present with them disabled, so it can't be anything to do with them.

Nothing there seems out of sorts. I'd try turning the Stream, Twitter and Instagram extensions off and restarting Firefox to see if you notice an improvement. See below.

Red_Machine said:
I reinstalled Firefox and will report back when it starts lagging again.

I'd like to recommend you try the extensions "Cookie AutoDelete", "Disable WebRTC" and "Disconnect". These are security minded types but have the added benefit of keeping the FireFox cache empty on close, which is key to both good security and smooth operation.

Below is my options for Cookie AutoDelete and the ones I recommend;

Disable WebRTC and Disconnect have no options to set. If those don't fix your problem them is it likely you are having a problem elsewhere in your system that needs to be resolved.

Red_Machine · Dec 4, 2022

Like I said, disabling extensions does nothing. The browser still lags whether I have extensions on or not. Clearing my browser cache temporarily fixes the issue, but only for a week or two and then it starts lagging again. This problem only started presenting itself around july. Previously, I'd had my Firefox cache get to several gigabytes in size, being several years old, and it not cause me any problems. Hence why I thought it was a big that was introduced this year that presents itself due to the way my system is configured or the hardware I have. I built this system around march. Other people have reported similar issues to me, but nobody has found a solution as of yet.

lexluthermiester · Dec 4, 2022

Red_Machine said:
Like I said, disabling extensions does nothing. The browser still lags whether I have extensions on or not. Clearing my browser cache temporarily fixes the issue, but only for a week or two and then it starts lagging again. This problem only started presenting itself around july. Previously, I'd had my Firefox cache get to several gigabytes in size, being several years old, and it not cause me any problems. Hence why I thought it was a big that was introduced this year that presents itself due to the way my system is configured or the hardware I have. I built this system around march. Other people have reported similar issues to me, but nobody has found a solution as of yet.

Ok, follow that link in the other thread and use the ESR version for a few weeks. Also use the above three extensions.

Red_Machine · Dec 13, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Ok, follow that link in the other thread and use the ESR version for a few weeks. Also use the above three extensions.

Just over a week and it's started doing it again. Not as frequent as before, but it tends to get worse over time. I downloaded the regular release by mistake, so I didn't follow your instructions entirely. My bad.

lexluthermiester · Dec 14, 2022

Red_Machine said:
Just over a week and it's started doing it again. Not as frequent as before, but it tends to get worse over time. I downloaded the regular release by mistake, so I didn't follow your instructions entirely. My bad.

Are you using NoScript? If not, you should.

Mussels · Dec 18, 2022

You got any network shared drives?
This happened to me with a disconnected mapped network drive, although it was steam going bonkers for me

Miguel2013 · Dec 25, 2022

my brother has a similar issue with sites like google maps using chrome on a fx6 pc. He tried resolving the issue for months and he gave up. I think he hasn't tried loading chrome in safe mode or windows safe mode. Also I'd try a ubuntu live with chrome but he seems to like chrome. I think he has windows 10

Spaceman Spiff · Dec 25, 2022

If you disable hardware acceleration on Firefox (and discord), does the issue persist?

I have had issues with disabled extensions still causing issues. Have you tried to see if the issue reappears with Firefox with no extensions installed (not just disabled, but actually not installed)?

Also gonna have to echo Mussels, a disconnected, mapped drive on a network can cause very similar symptoms. Do you have any network drives/printers?

Mussels · Dec 25, 2022

Having checked the hardware in the OP again and realising i own most of it, a few thoughts

1. Check the chipset temps and fan speed, my thermal pad died on this board way too fast and needed replacing in under 2 years of use

2. mechanical hard drives, internal or USB can do this

3. It could be good old SoC problems needing higher voltages, normally not needed for mere 3000MT/s RAM, but super brief dropouts and recovery is the basic symptom. You aren't running a curve undervolt that could be causing CPU errors that are recovering, are you?

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Software	Microsoft Windows 11 Pro \| Microsoft Windows 98SE

System Name	Chachamaru-IV \| Retro Battlestation
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X \| Intel Pentium II 450MHz
Motherboard	ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F Gaming \| MSI MS-6116 (Intel 440BX chipset)
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4
Memory	32GB Corsair DDR4-3000 (16-20-20-38) \| 512MB PC133 SDRAM
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Case	SilverStone Seta A1 \| Beige box
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Mouse	Roccat Kone Air\| Microsoft Serial Mouse v2.0A
Keyboard	Vortex Race3 \| Dell AT102W
Software	Microsoft Windows 11 Pro \| Microsoft Windows 98SE

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Software	Windows 11 pro x64 (Yes, it's genuinely a good OS) OpenRGB - ditch the branded bloatware!
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Mouse	wired chinese gaming mouse
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Computer momentarily hitching/freezing while using web browser and Discord

chrcoluk

lexluthermiester

Red_Machine

lexluthermiester

Red_Machine

lexluthermiester

Mussels

Freshwater Moderator

Miguel2013

Spaceman Spiff

Mussels

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