CS:GO Frequent Freezes - Resolved
CS:GO Frequent Freezes - Resolved
My computer specifications are:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200-OC at 2.9GHz
4 GB of DDR2 RAM (approximately 902 MHz, with CPU overclocking)
Nvidia GT 710 with 2 GB of DDR3 memory (+312 core clock and +180 memory clock)
A 500 GB laptop hard drive (7200 rpm) combined with a USB 3.0 external 1 TB drive containing CS:GO
Graphics Settings:
All settings are configured for the lowest possible quality, without anti-aliasing, utilizing bilinear texture filtering, enabled multicore rendering, and a resolution of 1280x768 stretched to 4:3.
Launch Options:
-language bananagaming -novid -high-threads <4> -nod3d9ex+cl_forcepreload (I employ the banana gaming texture and custom font modification)
Problem Description:
Typically, I achieve a frame rate of 100-60 FPS, but the game frequently freezes. Initially, I suspected network issues, however, this problem also occurred during offline FPS testing (using the Ulettical test). Both my GPU and CPU utilization fluctuates between 50% and 95%, never reaching maximum capacity. Notably, my RAM usage rarely exceeds 2800 MB (and froze when nearing this limit, though I'm unsure of the exact cause), leading to the freezes. My hypothesis is that there’s a hardware defect, but memory tests with Memtest showed no errors (though I may not be interpreting the results correctly). Therefore, is my system fundamentally inadequate for running CS:GO or could it be related to my RAM, and should I re-run Memtest again (if so, which version – x86 or x64)?
Update: Approximately one out of every three times, Memtest 64 completes successfully and reports no issues; the remaining instances cause the entire computer to freeze, not due to disk flushing, requiring a power cycle.
Please also provide information about your computer’s motherboard and power supply unit, including their make and model, and the age of the PSU. Is your motherboard running the newest BIOS version? Freezing issues can be caused by a defective or deteriorating power supply. Furthermore, what operating system are you using?
The Windows 10 installation was completed using the removal scripts.
A 400-watt power supply unit (PSU) is being utilized:
https://www.amazon.in/Circle-Watt-C...9Y...NrPXRydWU=
Expected lifespan: 1-1.5 years.
Motherboard:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/328...ch...b201603_55
Regrettably, I believe the newest BIOS version is designed for Windows 7 and will not function correctly on my computer.
You possess three original characters, and several may be unreliable—freezing represents a sign of instability during overclocking. Have you thoroughly tested each overclock separately? Does freezing persist when all the OCs are eliminated?
Here’s a revised version of the text:
Due to inherent design characteristics in older systems, where processor base clock speeds and RAM multipliers are interconnected through overclocking, I'm considering reducing my CPU clock frequencies slightly to allow my memory to operate at 800MHz (a suggested optimal setting). The graphics card overclock has proven stable after extensive testing using an MSI Kombustor.
It does not malfunction, but instead experiences a temporary standstill. I will attempt to resolve this issue tomorrow, gathering all necessary resources.
I've reverted the CPU and memory clock speeds, and it’s now working correctly. I plan to attempt a slight overclock of the CPU later, thank you.
Evaluate system stability by initially adjusting the CPU for overclocking, then focusing on RAM. Conduct thorough testing using benchmarks such as Prime95 (small FFT mode), Asus Realbench, and diagnostic tools like Prime95 (blend mode) and Memtest86. For GPU optimization, utilize Kombustor, Asus Realbench, and practical in-game performance evaluations – noting that some games may be incompatible with elevated GPU settings based on observed experiences. Aida 64 is a viable option, though its functionality is restricted to the trial version.