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Lag every 3 seconds - Eonaros - 01-18-2014
Hi
I have:
Packard Bell EasyNote TE69KB
AMD Dual-Core E1-2500 1.4 GHz x64
4 GB DDR3 RAM ( 3.44 Usable )
AMD Radeon HD 8240 512 MB GPU
15.6" HD LED LCD at 1366x768
Windows 8 64-bit
I got this few months ago, and I was very happy knowing I can play FL again lagless.
It can run Battlefield 2 , Euro Truck Simulator 1 and Halo 2 no problem.But Freelancer does have problems.
I am able to run FL at default screen resolution, which is 1366x768.( I launch FL via Discovery Launchpad )
When I play, FPS is always 60, at some parts goes down to 40.So, when I am flying, everything is perfect except that every 3-4 seconds, the entire game skips a moment, and continues normally afterwards.That normality lasts for 3-4 seconds until it happens again.A lag spike, so to say.
I had similiar problem with Halo 2, but I solved it by runing it in compatiblity mode for Windows Vista.
I tried to run FL in all kinds of compatibility modes, and even as administrator, but that doesn't help.
Making the resolution smaller, doesn't help.I will try to make a video of this.
Any solutions ?
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - chase.way - 01-18-2014
Maybe skype spam does it ? Did you try to play without any other programs running ?
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Eonaros - 01-18-2014
Nothing else is running except for Freelancer
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Nerva - 01-19-2014
It's a GPU related issue that is present in some systems using AMD GPUs.
I solved it by running Dxtory (a video capture application) in the background. You can also use it to reduce mouse lag by limiting the frame rate to 59 FPS.
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Remnant - 01-19-2014
I can second that Dxtory works, I've used it many times in the past to stabilize my FPS ingame.
Give that program a download for best results.
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Eonaros - 01-19-2014
Should I turn off VSync and use Dxtory to stabilize FPS ?
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Haste - 01-20-2014
Playing at a framerate higher than 60 (I personally cap mine at 120, although my system has a tendency to fall over the second stations start chainfiring or a few capitals enter the fray) does make the game feel a lot smoother. Not sure exactly why.
You're talking about FPS 'spikes' though, yes? Not actual lagspikes? The latter are very common as of late, and a server-side problem.
RE: Lag every 3 seconds - Eonaros - 01-20-2014
I am actually talking about FPS spikes.
Lag is annoying,but its nothing comparable to this stuff.
I confirm third time that Corundum and Moveit56`s Dxtory does work and it significantly stabilizes FPS.
I will try to play at 60 FPS, but if it doesn't come as smooth as I thought, I might cap at 120 FPS.
Thanks for help guys.You just made someone`s gaming day happier.