FPS Lag issues - I think

stuaz · 04-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Hello,

Just wondering if I could gain some knowledge from people out there of a certain issue I have.

Firstly I will list my spec as it might make things easier:

OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+
RAM: 2048MB
GPU: GeForce 9600GT - 512MB
2 Monitors - 1. Samsung 226BW (1680x1050) 2. Acer AL2017 (1400x1050)
DirectX version 9.0c

Ok, that should be enough information, but if not just ask.

Now for my problem. When playing games (WoW, Simcity 4, GTA, Far Cry) I am get 'random' what I believe to be FPS lag. The screen will jutter (Mouse doesn't) and then after 30 secs it has gone. I can be doing nothing and looking at the floor etc and it will still happen. I have lowered all the graphic effects in these games to zero! and still I get the issue.

I have had Task Manager up while this happens at it shows I am using about 65% of CPU (when playing the game), but the only process that is "sucking" power is the game in question. I have killed all running programs and disconnected myself from the internet and played the games that don't require internet access and still I get the issue.

I have also checked my temps:

CPU1: 52C
CPU2: 53C
GPU: 50C
HDD1: 25C
HDD2: 33C

I don't see anything 'alarming' in those temperatures which could pose an issue.

Can someone please let me know what they think?

EDIT: Forgot to add, I have checked for spyware and viruses also. :)

dai · 04-26-2009, 10:54 AM

redo the paste on the cpu with some acticsilver

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

what power supply
brand
wattage

stuaz · 04-26-2009, 01:01 PM

K, thanks for the suggestion, though I will take that as a very last resort.

**RockmasteR** · 04-26-2009, 02:26 PM

follow dai's advice
and did you download the AMD Dual Core Optimizer?

you can get it from drivers and support from www.amd.com

stuaz · 04-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockmasteR

follow dai's advice
and did you download the AMD Dual Core Optimizer?

you can get it from drivers and support from www.amd.com

I don't believe Dai is right in my case, but hey after I have tried everything else then I will consider repasting the CPU

Yep, I have those drivers also. Half of me wonders whether I am working the GPU to hard to display two screens and play a game.

Maybe a reformat might help but no guarrentee and that is a very very very last resort :P.

**floop12444** · 04-26-2009, 03:17 PM

What brand and wattage is your PSU? as dai said.

stuaz · 04-26-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floop12444

What brand and wattage is your PSU? as dai said.

Antec Neopower 500w

Mcninjaguy · 04-26-2009, 11:46 PM

your PSU is low quality and you don't have a big enough PSU anyways

Corsair 650w
$100
after rebate $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

big difference between low quality $30 PSU's and $100 PSU's

04-26-2009, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
stuaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 OS: Win XP and OS X	FPS Lag issues - I think Hello, Just wondering if I could gain some knowledge from people out there of a certain issue I have. Firstly I will list my spec as it might make things easier: OS: Windows XP Pro CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ RAM: 2048MB GPU: GeForce 9600GT - 512MB 2 Monitors - 1. Samsung 226BW (1680x1050) 2. Acer AL2017 (1400x1050) DirectX version 9.0c Ok, that should be enough information, but if not just ask. Now for my problem. When playing games (WoW, Simcity 4, GTA, Far Cry) I am get 'random' what I believe to be FPS lag. The screen will jutter (Mouse doesn't) and then after 30 secs it has gone. I can be doing nothing and looking at the floor etc and it will still happen. I have lowered all the graphic effects in these games to zero! and still I get the issue. I have had Task Manager up while this happens at it shows I am using about 65% of CPU (when playing the game), but the only process that is "sucking" power is the game in question. I have killed all running programs and disconnected myself from the internet and played the games that don't require internet access and still I get the issue. I have also checked my temps: CPU1: 52C CPU2: 53C GPU: 50C HDD1: 25C HDD2: 33C I don't see anything 'alarming' in those temperatures which could pose an issue. Can someone please let me know what they think? EDIT: Forgot to add, I have checked for spyware and viruses also. :)

04-26-2009, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: FPS Lag issues - I think redo the paste on the cpu with some acticsilver http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm what power supply brand wattage __________________

04-26-2009, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
stuaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 OS: Win XP and OS X	Re: FPS Lag issues - I think K, thanks for the suggestion, though I will take that as a very last resort.

04-26-2009, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,174 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: FPS Lag issues - I think follow dai's advice and did you download the AMD Dual Core Optimizer? you can get it from drivers and support from www.amd.com __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

04-26-2009, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
floop12444 Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 997 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Re: FPS Lag issues - I think What brand and wattage is your PSU? as dai said. __________________ Everest Home Edtion ♦ System requirements test ♦ Nvidia Drivers ♦ ATI Drivers ♦ Revo Uninstaller ♦ GPUz Forum Rules Steps Before Posting

04-26-2009, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: FPS Lag issues - I think your PSU is low quality and you don't have a big enough PSU anyways Corsair 650w $100 after rebate $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 big difference between low quality $30 PSU's and $100 PSU's