Dirt 4 PC Stutter 60fps.

[SirPhilMcKraken 279]

Rea9er said:

Hi all just a quick FYI, been playing for 6hrs with a xbox controller and its been worker flawlessly. I decided to plug my G25 wheel in and instantly was having the same issue as all have mentioned (please note that I installed the logitech software at the same time.) Anyway, after reading this discussion I unplugged the G25 but the problem was still there with just my Xbox controller plugged in and visa-versa. I then uninstalled the Logitech Game Profiler program and it was instantly fixed (with just the xbox controller plugged in). Shame as I would rather use the wheel than a game pad. I will be checking back for updates on possible workarounds or upcoming dev patch releases to fix this issue. Thanks for this informative discussion, it has saved what little hair i have left lol

That's interesting. About a month ago, I was having fps issues with Dirt Rally in VR and also when not in VR when I hadn't had the issue before, I use a G25. I couldn't for the life of me fix it however it works fine in D4 and don't have this issue with the Logitech Profiler installed.

Have you tried installing the latest version of the profiler to see if it works now?

[Hinjima 2]

Hey!  I updated to latest version of windows 10.  I bought an xbox one S controller because the latest version of windows didn't work with the Playstation 4 controller due to a netframe error on a program called SCPtoolkit that emulates all kinds of controllers making windows thinking its a 360 gamepad. I uninnstalled SCPtoolkit and all its files as I didnt need it anymore. I was going to play some other racing game but I though I'd give dirt 4 another go so  I plugged only my wheel in ( t500rs ) to see if dirt 4 would run smooth without the TH8A shifter plugged in and it did, so I plugged the TH8A shifter in and the game is still silky smooth 60fps 4k.  I couldn't believe it so I restarted my computer while the wheel / shifter was plugged in and fired up Dirt 4 and its running buttery smooth without any hitches.   I am unsure if its the program SCPtoolkit that caused the stuttering as I had that program installed while running Assetto corsa / dirt rally at 60fps smooth or if updating to latest version of windows or both.
I still have my old dxdiag / msinfo files on my computer, do you want me to create 2 new ones as dirt 4 is running fine now and send you the old and new ones for you to compare?  I will still do some more testing to see if dirt 4 is 'fixed'
Hinjima.

[Rea9er 0]

SirPhilMcKraken said:

Rea9er said:

Hi all just a quick FYI, been playing for 6hrs with a xbox controller and its been worker flawlessly. I decided to plug my G25 wheel in and instantly was having the same issue as all have mentioned (please note that I installed the logitech software at the same time.) Anyway, after reading this discussion I unplugged the G25 but the problem was still there with just my Xbox controller plugged in and visa-versa. I then uninstalled the Logitech Game Profiler program and it was instantly fixed (with just the xbox controller plugged in). Shame as I would rather use the wheel than a game pad. I will be checking back for updates on possible workarounds or upcoming dev patch releases to fix this issue. Thanks for this informative discussion, it has saved what little hair i have left lol

That's interesting. About a month ago, I was having fps issues with Dirt Rally in VR and also when not in VR when I hadn't had the issue before, I use a G25. I couldn't for the life of me fix it however it works fine in D4 and don't have this issue with the Logitech Profiler installed.

Have you tried installing the latest version of the profiler to see if it works now?

Yeah I was using the latest version (lgs510_x64.exe). Will play around with it another day to see if I can get the wheel working without the profiler but from memory it is needed for the wheel to work.

[Superd00ps 0]

You need the profiler to adjust the wheel rotation. 

[versedi 39]

Rea9er said:

SirPhilMcKraken said:

Rea9er said:

Hi all just a quick FYI, been playing for 6hrs with a xbox controller and its been worker flawlessly. I decided to plug my G25 wheel in and instantly was having the same issue as all have mentioned (please note that I installed the logitech software at the same time.) Anyway, after reading this discussion I unplugged the G25 but the problem was still there with just my Xbox controller plugged in and visa-versa. I then uninstalled the Logitech Game Profiler program and it was instantly fixed (with just the xbox controller plugged in). Shame as I would rather use the wheel than a game pad. I will be checking back for updates on possible workarounds or upcoming dev patch releases to fix this issue. Thanks for this informative discussion, it has saved what little hair i have left lol

That's interesting. About a month ago, I was having fps issues with Dirt Rally in VR and also when not in VR when I hadn't had the issue before, I use a G25. I couldn't for the life of me fix it however it works fine in D4 and don't have this issue with the Logitech Profiler installed.

Have you tried installing the latest version of the profiler to see if it works now?

Yeah I was using the latest version (lgs510_x64.exe). Will play around with it another day to see if I can get the wheel working without the profiler but from memory it is needed for the wheel to work.

Try to install the Logitech Profiler again.

Some people had issues and reinstall helped them.

https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/joystick/lgs510.exe

[jesped 251]

So...   is the issue really fixed after uninstalling/reinstalling Logitech Profiler or with the new 1.04 patch?

[FelipeatF1Bros 0]

I had the same problem with F1 2016 ( If my wheel or controller was plugged in, the fps dropped from 60 to 10 in under a minute). I tried to reinstall the game several times through Steam without success.
In the end it worked using the Revo Uninstaller (just Google it) which is also deleting all registry entries of a software. Search for Dirt 4 in this case and click on uninstall. After the "uninstallation" by steam click on the option completely to the right (translated from the German version it's called "intensive" but probably named different in the English version).
Be careful you don't delete something that has nothing in commen with your game (In my case a Uplay Launcher reg entry) and there you go.

[Whiffle 0]

So, I reinstalled Windows 7 on my pc and tried the game again, buttery smooth with my usb wheel plugged in.  So I assume the problem is some combination of Windows 10 and usb.  I think I'll try installing an older version of Windows 10 and see what happens.

[siffonen 0]

Whiffle said:

So, I reinstalled Windows 7 on my pc and tried the game again, buttery smooth with my usb wheel plugged in.  So I assume the problem is some combination of Windows 10 and usb.  I think I'll try installing an older version of Windows 10 and see what happens.

I have had this problem since F1 2015 and only with Windows 10. With Windows 7 all codemaster games since F1 2015 works fine with wheel, so definetly something to do with W10 & usb, maybe usb drivers is the problem

[Superd00ps 0]

Whiffle said:

So, I reinstalled Windows 7 on my pc and tried the game again, buttery smooth with my usb wheel plugged in.  So I assume the problem is some combination of Windows 10 and usb.  I think I'll try installing an older version of Windows 10 and see what happens.

I also did a fresh install of Windows 10 64-bit Pro Creators version and now it is buttery smooth too.

[Whiffle 0]

Ok, I seem to have fixed mine.  What I did was install the AMD chipset drivers from AMD's site which gave me a newer usb filter driver than the drivers from my motherboard site.  Game runs great now, even on ultra!  Yay!

[TungstenElement 0]

Guys! For those who own the Logitech wheel G27 or G29 and you have the stutter problem, I've got a solution!

Keep your keyboard and mouse intact. No need to unplug them. Keep your Windows 10, it works fine. You just need to do this: -
1. Download a copy of the Logitech Profiler (Get the latest copy if possible),
2. In the Profiler, add a new profile for the Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally (if you happened to have stutters in DR too),
3. Your profile should point to your current installed D4/DR location (mine is D:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DiRT 4\dirt4.exe).

Each time before you launch your Dirt 4 or Dirt Rally, make sure you select the profile in the Logitech Profiler and that's it - no more stutters!

[Superd00ps 0]

You will also have to enable FFB and set wheel rotation and "allow the game to adjust settings". If you don't,...it will use the global profile defaults.

[ilborga70 0]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=974993781

[drohorror 0]

ilborga70 said:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=974993781

This is a USB device and steering wheel issue in this thread.  If you would take half a second to read you'd have realized this.

Anyways, I had taken a break from D4, maybe I'll get my wheel out and see if the logitech profiler fixes it.

[Rea9er 0]

none of the suggested fixes have worked for me with my G27. why have codemasters not fixed this issue yet? I am at the point of wanting my money back and never buying another Codemasters title again. 

[DCas 0]

Same problems with a T150. Of course the FPS are stable, the frametimes are the problem. I'm dirt 4, in dirt rallye it was a problem too! Exactly the same! It is very poor and unless the account binding I asked Amazon for a refund.
It happens on a clean Windows 10 and 8.1 installation!

[JShodan 0]

i cant' belive, we are in codemaster forum and noone is helping us. I have the same proble when i plug in g27! i dont' want to playwith pad damn! 

[Rea9er 0]

I agree, this is very disappointing and tbh i will be very unlikely to buy another codemasters title (a new V8 supercars perhaps) Codemasters, you need to step up your game, we aren't even talking about an outdated peripheral, the G27 is still current and should be supported and reinstalling Windows 7 should not be a solution nor should a clean install of any OS. You need to patch this to get it working right, I paid good bloody money for this title (as I have for all Dirt titles, yes even Showdown! I expect more for my money.

[icewatus 0]

Hello guys,

I'm also another guy with a "strong" PC (Asus Z370 / i7 8700K / 16 GB DDR4 / 980 GTX TI) with the same kind of stutter you are describing when my Logitech G29 is connected. I have found an kind of ugly work around that works on my machine that I would like to share. I tracked down the problem to the Logitech G29 driver called "Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel USB" under "Human Interface Devices" in the Device Manager. When I disable that driver in the device manager and starts Dirt 4 I have no stutter.

My hack to get Dirt 4 running without stutter is as follows:

Preparation steps:
1. Download the Vista driver for the Logitech Gaming Software (Currently the file is called "LGS_8.81.15_x64_Logitech.exe")
2. With 7-zip, open the exe as an archive and extract the folliwing directory to disk: "LGS_8.81.15_x64_Logitech.exe\$_32_\1-LGS-x64\Setup.exe\$_5_\Drivers\LGSHidFilter\"

When that driver is downloaded plus the ordinary Windows 10 version of Logitech Gaming Software is installed follow theese steps:

1. Start Dirt 4 with your Wheel connected in Windowed mode (or Alt+Enter to drop out to windowed mode)
2. Go to Device Manager and install the Vista driver for the device called "Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel USB
". (Update driver, Browse my computer for drivers, Have Disk, select the inf-file from the Vista driver folder) .
3. The wheel will start to recalibrate/spin and Dirt 4 will tell you that your input devices is changed. Just click Continue two times.
4. In Device Manager, click update driver on the same device and reinstall your Windows 10 driver again. On my machine it's located in "C:\Program Files\Logitech Gaming Software\Drivers\LGSHidFilter".
5. Return to Dirt 4 and click Continue two more times.

Now, on my machine the stutter is gone. I have to repeat this every time I start the game, but at least it works. Just Alt+Enter to pop into fullscreen to enjoy.

If your´e like me, lazy, you could script the above steps with a Microsoft tool called DevCon. To get the tool look here: https://superuser.com/questions/1002950/quick-method-to-install-devcon-exe

Then you could issue theese commands to install the old and then the new driver by script and as an administrator. If you make two folders with the old (Vista) driver and the new windows 10 driver in sub folders under the devcon tool, just run the commands below:

devcon updateni LGJoyHid_8.81\LgJoyHid.inf "USB\VID_046D&PID_C24F&REV_8900&MI_00"
devcon updateni LGJoyHid_8.96\LgJoyHid.inf "USB\VID_046D&PID_C24F&REV_8900&MI_00"

I even setup a couple of Dirt 4 specific macros in my G810 to run theese commands even easier.

Hope this helps someone that wants to play the fun game with a Logitech Racing Wheel and without the annoying stutter.

Br Ice

[NelsonCampos 0]

Same issue for me. G27 makes my game stutter down to 15FPS on a GTX1050m on ultra low and 1366x860 resolution.
Dirt has the same problem, except this time around I got one word up my sleeve. And that's REFUND. 
Thank you Steam and shame on you Codemasters

[Pyney1 0]

Hi all , I know this is an old post , I have just come back to Dirt 4 after after many months away , the game has been running extremely well since the last updates using my xbox controller however I have just tried using my Logitech G29 wheel and I keep getting the graphics stuttering problem , I have tried to do various fixes mentioned on here and steam but I cant seem to fix the issue , Any help advice please !!!  , ps I can run Dirt rally and any other racing game I play with no problems

[NelsonCampos 0]

Hey guys, thought I would share  something of GREAT importance to all of you!
I´ve been plagued with stutters and failure to get propper FPS everytime I would plug my G27 in. I tried most of the things above to no avail. I thought I was suffering from the "USB bottleneck effect" in wich you can´t have ANY USB connected to your PC without causing lag, but, as it turns out, it had nothing to do with it.
Just this week I bought a 1ms. gaming  monitor so I could, you know, be faster, and now I can run Dirt  at ULTRA with no lag or stutter whatsoever.
Worth mentioning; I play a lot of games that DO NOT have any kind of issue on my previous TV (a regular 32'' LG), namely AMS, PCars 1 and 2, WRC, Asseto and so on... I have no idea why this game fails to perform on a regular TV using the same HDMI connection as on the monitor, Same Cable BTW too. But, for me, that was it. Thought I´d share this with you and maybe draw some attention to this issue hopefully helping you out.  
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-KG271-bmiix-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B072HGR5HB
This is the monitor I got, it does have  AMD FREE SYNC, whatever that is.
Cheers

[kertsz 0]

I have already solved the problem. In Dirt 4 I had performance problems with my 1080Ti, but not maximum FPS but frametime stability, so I had cuts in the gameplay.
My monitor is 144Hz, and to solve the problem, I have to run the game at 60Hz and activate the vsync. This is how I have solved it.