How to fix Intel 760P 2TB random read lag in Genshin Impact?
Whenever I teleported across the map, there was this annoying 0.3-second hitch. It's a small thing, but after an hour of playing, it becomes incredibly grating. The Intel 760P's random 4K reads were hovering in the 32-38MB/s range, which just isn't enough for the game engine's real-time streaming needs. I tried moving the game to a different partition on the same drive, but the stuttering didn't budge—that's when I realized it was an I/O scheduling issue. I ended up reformatting the drive and bumping the cluster size from 4KB to 64KB, then updated the storage controller drivers. CrystalDiskMark showed random reads climbing to 45-52MB/s, and the hitches are way less noticeable now. I actually messed up and deleted some config files during the reformat, but a quick 'verify game files' in the launcher fixed it. Drive temps are holding at 42-48℃ with a balanced load. The random read curves look way healthier now, and NAND temps are steady at 58-63℃.
