# Why is my video capture stuttering? If you notice stuttering in your recorded gameplay—whether during playback of a **Clip** or **Recording**, or after uploading the session and viewing it in the **Dashboard**—it’s likely due to system resource or hardware configuration issues. This article provides guidance on how to resolve the problem. #### 1. High CPU usage during gameplay If the game you’re testing is using more than 95% of your system’s CPU, this may cause recording stutter due to resource constraints. **Recommended actions:** - Close all non-essential applications and background processes to free up system resources. - Restart your PC and try recording the session again. #### 2. Multi-monitor setup with mismatched refresh rates Using multiple monitors with different refresh rates can interfere with screen capture tools, including TopMod QA. **Recommended actions:** - Make sure all connected monitors are set to the **same refresh rate**. - You can follow this [Microsoft guide](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-the-refresh-rate-on-your-monitor-in-windows-c8ea729e-0678-015c-c415-f806f04aae5a) for instructions on how to adjust your monitor's refresh rate. **Still having trouble?** If you continue to experience issues, please contact our support team at support@topmodqa.com.