online gaming lag

max.hacker · 06-21-2009, 12:58 AM

I just installed team fortress 2 on my computer and it runs super slow. i use wireless internet useualyat 20mbps. is it just because my internet is so damn slow or is there a problem with my computer. I have a basic hp that i bought in 2007, has 1 gig of ram not to sure on the other specs. also i have no idea about the inerworkings of computers, i can make one work but thats about it.
-thanks

**floop12444** · 06-21-2009, 02:10 AM

Hi max.hacker and welcome to TSF,
You need to give us all the info about your computer so first, could you download Everest from my sig.
It should tell you everything about your computer but we will only need this to start off with :
RAM
CPU
Video Card (if you have one)
Power Supply
Motherboard Model + Brand.
Thanks.

Tr3vo · 06-21-2009, 02:18 AM

Yes, Internet isnt that big of a factor, depends on the game, but cpu speed is a big priority to play any game you want atleast 256-512Mb of RAM.And a 1.2-1.4 GHz processor speed. Video Lag dont seem to be a problem here.

**Jason09** · 06-21-2009, 11:19 AM

Also, run a test at www.speedtest.net to test your Internet connection speed.

fej2008 · 06-21-2009, 02:57 PM

Is the game itself runs slow when you run it or when you're online the game slow like it won't move some times?

**Lord Sirian** · 06-23-2009, 05:18 AM

Are you experiencing lag due to a low frames per second rate or is it due to your latency?

06-21-2009, 12:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
max.hacker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: windows xp	online gaming lag I just installed team fortress 2 on my computer and it runs super slow. i use wireless internet useualyat 20mbps. is it just because my internet is so damn slow or is there a problem with my computer. I have a basic hp that i bought in 2007, has 1 gig of ram not to sure on the other specs. also i have no idea about the inerworkings of computers, i can make one work but thats about it. -thanks

06-21-2009, 02:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 901 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: online gaming lag Hi max.hacker and welcome to TSF, You need to give us all the info about your computer so first, could you download Everest from my sig. It should tell you everything about your computer but we will only need this to start off with : RAM CPU Video Card (if you have one) Power Supply Motherboard Model + Brand. Thanks. __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

06-21-2009, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tr3vo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: hp Pavillion 520c,Vista Home Basic	Re: online gaming lag Yes, Internet isnt that big of a factor, depends on the game, but cpu speed is a big priority to play any game you want atleast 256-512Mb of RAM.And a 1.2-1.4 GHz processor speed. Video Lag dont seem to be a problem here.

06-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,225 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: online gaming lag Also, run a test at www.speedtest.net to test your Internet connection speed. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-21-2009, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
fej2008 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 263 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: online gaming lag Is the game itself runs slow when you run it or when you're online the game slow like it won't move some times?

06-23-2009, 05:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,381 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: online gaming lag Are you experiencing lag due to a low frames per second rate or is it due to your latency? __________________ "And I'll destroy the memories one by one The bitter past erased I'll not replace. What's done is done No belief is all that's left, and I do not regret The darkness welcomes me back home" - A Song For the Hopeless