jacamo Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Firstly I have a 10mb connection through Virginmedia broadband,I am using windows xp Home sp3,amd 64x2 dual core 5600 @2.9ghz, 5 gig of ram, nvidia 8800gts gpu,2x 200gb harddrives,my problem is while online gaming I suffer from lag or freezing up constantly is there anything I can do to stop this .my friend runs a slightly similar system to me on a 1mb BT connection and doesn't lag on the same games,I built this system myself and being a total noob when it comes to tech, I was wondering if I haven't set something up right,I only have problems gaming though not downloading, I can get upto a 3mb download sometimes. :confused::confused: Quote
snow Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Hi Jacamo, Since your download speed seems ok I think the computer is the first thing to check. Does this only happen when you play games online, or does it happen when you play games offline (single player) as well? Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Antec 900 Case | Intel Q9550 @ 2.83GHz with Scythe Infinity cooling (Passive) | 8Gb Corsair DHX CAS4 RAM | ATI PowerColour HD 4870 512Mb OC
jacamo Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Hi Jacamo, Since your download speed seems ok I think the computer is the first thing to check. Does this only happen when you play games online, or does it happen when you play games offline (single player) as well? Only online games cos there the only ones I play.:confused: Quote
snow Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I meant to find out if this happens during all gameplay, even single player where you are offline and playing by yourself? If you get slow performace even during single player then the computer is the problem, and not your internet connection. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Antec 900 Case | Intel Q9550 @ 2.83GHz with Scythe Infinity cooling (Passive) | 8Gb Corsair DHX CAS4 RAM | ATI PowerColour HD 4870 512Mb OC
jacamo Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 I meant to find out if this happens during all gameplay, even single player where you are offline and playing by yourself? If you get slow performace even during single player then the computer is the problem, and not your internet connection. i will try now and get back to you . Quote
jacamo Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 i will try now and get back to you . ok played command and conquer and it played fine so it is only online it lags or freezes . Quote
snow Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Ok, do you have any internet security suites, or antivirus programs running? Try disabling them and playing a game online to see if that solves it. Do you use wireless to connect to your router, or a cable? Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Antec 900 Case | Intel Q9550 @ 2.83GHz with Scythe Infinity cooling (Passive) | 8Gb Corsair DHX CAS4 RAM | ATI PowerColour HD 4870 512Mb OC
jacamo Posted September 18, 2009 Author Posted September 18, 2009 Ok, do you have any internet security suites, or antivirus programs running? Try disabling them and playing a game online to see if that solves it. Do you use wireless to connect to your router, or a cable? I have Avast free version and I connect via vigimedia cable broadband i have tried without avast running and it still lags i have also minimised my clutter defragged my drives got rid off games and other progs i am not needing and still I lag.:confused: Quote
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