How to stop scene transition lag in Returnal on WD Black SN750 SE?

Scene changes in Returnal were choppy, and I was anxious about the instability. I tried a firmware update, but it triggered a BSOD, which was a nightmare. I then used GamePP Peripheral Driver Conflict Detector to disable conflicting Windows storage services and set queue depth to 2048. RTSS showed frame time dropping from 20-35ms to 10-12ms, and GamePP sensors kept temps at 42-48℃. This set the stage for a smooth, stutter-free experience.