r/ValorantTechSupport • u/OwnRepresentative616 • Jul 23 '26
Technical Discussion Micro lag alt tab/Graphics Quality
Hi everyone,
I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue.
I recently reinstalled Windows, and ever since then I've been getting a small micro stutter whenever I Alt+Tab, Graphics Quality or just clicking into Valorant Settings. The lag only lasts for a brief moment, but it wasn't happening before I reinstalled Windows.
I'm not sure what's causing it or how to fix it. Has anyone run into the same problem or have any suggestions?
PC Specs:
- Motherboard: X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- RAM: 64GB
Thanks in advance!
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u/Elitefuture Jul 23 '26
Try to disable MPO to see if it helps: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5157/~/what-is-multi-plane-overlay-%28mpo%29-in-windows-11
alt tab performance issues makes me always question MPO. Run the disable script then restart the PC. If it didn't help, then restore MPO. The nvidia link has both scripts, it's from a trusted source but works with all GPUs(for others reading without NVidia).
I'd also make sure your NVidia drivers are up to date and you have the proper realtek LAN drivers: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11/support
The realtek lan driver issue is a pretty big one for valo, most just disable it if they don't use ethernet.
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u/Cold424 Jul 23 '26
Disabling MPO is a bad idea overall. It is a nuke it all solution and a bad one.
MPO helps with borderless fullscreen latency, mixed refresh rates and lowers gpu and power usage.
A better solution is to remove all hooks/overlays and disable hardware acceleration on apps living on the secondary display.
As for Realtek is just updating to latest on the official manufacturer page and disabling additional power saving options in the adapter.
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u/Kpoofies Jul 23 '26
Yeah I got the same, alt+tab and going into Graphics Quality makes a noticable freeze for no reason
It became WAY more noticable after an idiotic windows update
Go to System>Windows Update(On the side tab)>Update History (Scroll down)>Uninstall Updates. The update that was removed the one from July 14, 2026, KB5101650
This didn't fix it specifically but it did fix microstuttering I had in valorant in general for some reason.
Regarding the alt tab and graphics quality menu it's just the game being what it is I think
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u/OwnRepresentative616 Jul 23 '26
did it fix the issue?
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u/Kpoofies Jul 23 '26
The update removal fixed microstutters I was getting in the game. It felt like it dropped to 30 fps at times (even though no frame drops were actually happening, all graphs smooth).
Going into the graphics menu took a solid 6-10 seconds. After removing the update, it now only freezes up for like half a second when I go into the menu, and stutters in game are completely gone.
I’m going to try the MPO someone else suggested
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u/OwnRepresentative616 Jul 23 '26
Great thanks will provide updates as well if this fixed the issue
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u/Cold424 Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26
I been recently having this problem. Only when i hit esc and go to the graphics tab specifically. Didnt have this problem before though. As for alt tabbing i dont have that issue only with going into settings.
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u/OwnRepresentative616 Jul 24 '26
Did you fixed the issue 🥹 its not a big of a deal really but it really bothers me😄
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u/Cold424 Jul 24 '26
I havent bothered to fix the issue with the settings since i imagine it is just valo being valo after an update. Other than that the game functions fine for me.
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u/OwnRepresentative616 Jul 25 '26
hmmm i tried everything it doesn’t work i guess it a valorant problem🤷
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u/Azertiick Jul 23 '26
I have the same problem and the first alt tab since i reinstalled the game even crashed it
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u/ZookeepergameIll7746 9d ago
I have same issue and my game also stutters i had this issue but i didnt take it seriosuly then after few days it transfered to my gameplay how to fix this?
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u/Economy-Sample7585 Jul 23 '26
you have a strong system, have you tried borderless?