Experiencing intermittent lag, pauses, and inaccurate registration in every game [NEED ASSISTANCE]
Experiencing intermittent lag, pauses, and inaccurate registration in every game [NEED ASSISTANCE]
I consistently experience frustrating stuttering, hit registration issues, and delays in every first-person shooter I play. I’ve tested games like CSGO, Overwatch, Black Squad, and Fortnite across multiple computers within my home. Despite achieving stable frame rates, the problem persists regardless of the device. My opponents appear to have significantly faster and more erratic movements than I do, and their actions often bypass my reactions. Frequently, I execute impressive maneuvers—massive sprays and skillful turns—only to be swiftly eliminated without the game registering my turn’s frame. When engaging in close-quarters combat, opponents will abruptly move away or fail to acknowledge my crouch. These problems are most pronounced when maneuvering around obstacles or exhibiting advanced movement techniques. It feels as though I’m experiencing a delay of approximately 300 milliseconds, suggesting inaccurate client positioning. Spectators observing my gameplay perceive me as unresponsive or missing entirely. My friend encountered this same issue in July of 2015, and his professional gaming career suffered a sudden decline. It’s disheartening to realize that performance can be heavily influenced by underlying hardware limitations. My internet technician indicated that the wiring in my neighborhood is flawed, though fixing the connection to my house didn’t resolve the issue. I haven't observed any packet loss or ping spikes even when connected via Ethernet, and I’ve tested games with consistently low 8ms pings, only to encounter the same problems. I’ve sought assistance from internet providers, who are largely unable to provide beyond basic speed tests. The issue may stem from infrastructure problems affecting all providers, or potentially related to electrical issues – if it were solely hardware-based, it wouldn't manifest across all PCs. The same electrical outlet that previously caused my old monitor to shut off when the bathroom light was activated (two years ago) doesn’t provide a solution, despite trying other outlets in the same room. I've been battling this problem for years without a resolution, and I’ve found other users experiencing similar issues, but they haven't been able to find a fix either, often resorting to minor GPU adjustments that provide temporary relief.
My system specifications are as follows:
Motherboard: MSI Z270 Gaming Plus
RAM: 16gb DDR4 Corsair Vengeance LPX 2133 mhz
Graphic card: MSI GTX 1060X + 6G
CPU: Intel I7 7700k
CPU Cooler: H100i V2 Liquid Cooler
PSU: 750W CX-M Corsair
SSD: Kingston SSDNow UV400 2.5" 120GB SATA III
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144 HZ / Benq Zowie Xl2411P 144 hz
Windows: Windows 7 PRO/ Windows 10 PRO
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei Raw
I have attempted the following solutions:
Switching ISPs and speeds. Replacing modems.
Replacing computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets, and power cords.
Updating drivers.
Changing Ethernet cables.
Reinstalling Windows.
Using System Restore.
My friend has used six different computers, both custom-built and prebuilt.
Internet providers tested:
Rogers Cable 1gbps/30 upload
Bell Canada DSL/Fibe to neighborhood 50mbps/10 upload
Any additional suggestions would be greatly welcomed. I’ve invested countless hours practicing, initially believing it was a psychological effect before noticing any improvement. I know the problem isn’t me, as observing my gameplay at a LAN center and a cousin's house revealed an immediate difference – opponents moved slowly, reacted predictably, and were easily defeated, yet the same issues persisted at my home. My friend found complete resolution when utilizing a computer at his cousin’s residence. Relocating is currently impossible, and I'm determined to find a solution to assist other individuals facing the same difficulties. I’m growing increasingly frustrated by encountering unsupportive players who refuse to acknowledge my struggles, despite consistently demonstrating superior game sense and aiming proficiency.
If you receive a response of 30 milliseconds or less when testing, that’s excellent. What frames per second are you achieving during gameplay? High frame rates exceeding your monitor's refresh rate can cause stuttering; therefore, consider lowering the FPS using an FPS cap or enabling VSync.
I have unequivocally indicated my framerate is consistent and I experience no packet loss or latency problems… nevertheless, thank you for your response. I am currently playing CSGO consistently at 300+ frames per second, without any fluctuations, performance problems, or temperature concerns. Myself and more than twenty other individuals have already investigated common solutions, and several of us possess substantial computer expertise. This particular problem appears to be an unusual occurrence. I have located discussions on other online platforms where users facing the same difficulties feel discouraged, many of whom have been encountering this issue for years without resolution. The local internet service provider is uncooperative and unwilling to acknowledge a potential network-related cause, specifically due to infrastructure limitations or bandwidth constraints.
The issue isn't necessarily about the number of frames you’re rendering; if your graphics card consistently operates at 95% or higher, introducing new elements will likely result in stuttering. This can lead to those moments of lag. Experimenting with V-Sync might be beneficial, and I’m attempting to assist you in resolving this. If you experience low latency or packet loss, it's unlikely to be a problem with your internet service provider – the most effective way to verify this is to open Command Prompt and type “ping google.com -t,” leaving it running for five minutes; packet loss indicates an ISP issue. Incidentally, I’ve been working in IT for fifteen years, beginning with computers two and a half decades ago.
Here’s a revised version of the text:
I'm not suggesting that simply having a high frame rate – like 1000 frames per second – is the cause. However, if your graphics card consistently operates at 95% or higher utilization when loading new content, you’ll likely experience stuttering. Enabling VSync might help, and I'm trying to assist you in resolving this. If your internet connection shows no ping or packet loss, it’s probably not an issue with your Internet Service Provider (the best way to verify this is to open a command prompt and type “ping google.com -t” without quotes, leaving it running for five minutes; packet loss indicates a problem with your ISP).
I’ve worked in IT for fifteen years, and I began my journey with computers two decades ago.
My graphics card and CPU are performing adequately, and I’ve experimented with VSync and various NVIDIA settings, including pre-rendered frames. I understand the command prompt test you mentioned, and I’ve already conducted it – along with other diagnostic methods to check for packet loss and ping latency.
Someone else reported experiencing the same difficulty, suggesting that network interference in my region might be responsible. Considering your extensive IT background, what’s your assessment? This issue isn't isolated to my machine; other PCs within the same home network are also affected, which suggests that a hardware problem is unlikely.
Someone else mentioned disabling Dynamic Link State Monitoring (DLM) or altering the interleaving depth, but neither of these options are accessible on my system. Based on your experience, do these suggestions seem similar to anything you’ve encountered?
It's possible, though unusual at that level. Experiment with a connection through a mobile network, such as your phone – preferably not using your current provider. It might be due to DNS issues; try running `/flushdns` afterward, and then switch to 1.1.1.1 or Google’s 8.8.8.8 as your DNS server (though DNS alone likely isn't the cause).
Check with your neighbor to see if they experience similar problems. If they don’t, request that your internet service provider modify your modem.
To investigate potential issues, use this website: https://ping.canbeuseful.com/en#ping. This will ping your device, and if the ISP is the problem, you'll see evidence of it there.
If all indications suggest a problem with your provider, contact them and/or consider switching to a different ISP.
However, if the ISP’s network is experiencing congestion, it shouldn't consistently occur around-the-clock; try testing during a quiet time, such as 4:00 AM if possible. This reduces the likelihood of many users simultaneously accessing the network. If your entire home network is affected, investigate your internal setup; try connecting only one computer directly to the modem and see if that resolves the issue. If it persists, consider replacing your modem, especially if your neighbors have a functional connection.
It’s possible, but unusual at that level. Attempt a connection through a mobile data network, such as your phone, preferably not via your current provider. Check for DNS issues by running /flushdns afterwards and then switching to 1.1.1.1 or Google’s 8.8.8.8 as your DNS server – though DNS problems are unlikely to be the cause.
Test with a neighbor’s connection. If they aren't experiencing difficulties, request your ISP to modify your modem.
To investigate potential intermittent issues, use this website: https://ping.canbeuseful.com/en#ping. This tool will ping your system, revealing if the ISP is contributing to the problem.
If all evidence suggests an issue with your internet service provider, contact them or consider switching providers. However, if the ISP is experiencing network congestion, it shouldn’t consistently occur around-the-clock; try testing during off-peak hours, such as 4:00 AM. This time should have fewer users on the network. If your entire home network is affected, consider that the problem might stem from your internal configuration. Try connecting just one computer directly to the modem and see if the problem persists; if it continues, suspect your modem.
I cannot replicate the test at my neighbor’s location. However, a technician previously indicated that the neighborhood's wiring is faulty, even after they replaced the cabling to my house. Despite switching ISPs and using numerous modems, I still encountered the issue, including testing at 4:00 AM. My mobile LTE network connection exacerbated the problem.
Ping results:
Stop: 481
Fail: 0
Min: 111 ms
Avg: 115 ms
Max: 460 ms
The user describes a frustrating issue where they experience severe stuttering, hit registration problems, and delays in online FPS games regardless of their internet speed or hardware configuration. They've tried numerous solutions, including switching ISPs, changing computers and monitors, reinstalling Windows, updating drivers, and even trying mobile data. Their friend has the same problem, and it began abruptly in 2015, seemingly linked to their career. The technician who installed their internet service indicated that the neighborhood’s wiring is faulty, but fixing the connection to their house didn't resolve the issue. They’ve tested their internet with various devices and at different times of day, including late at night. The ping tests via a website show consistently high latency and occasional failures. They've attempted to play on mobile networks, which worsened the problem.
Another user with a similar long-standing issue suggests that the problem might originate from their motherboard, noting that they have relatively inexpensive hardware compared to streamers. They linked a YouTube channel showcasing their gameplay and good kill rates, arguing that it demonstrates their skill despite consistently experiencing poor hit registration. They emphasize that this issue isn’t related to internet speed, as they've experienced better hit registration with a slower connection from a phonejack. The user concludes that upgrading the motherboard might be the solution, but acknowledges it’s financially prohibitive due to requiring a whole new PC. A final user shares their experience, noting that despite having better PC hardware and motherboard than many streamers playing the same game (APB Reloaded), they still have worse hit registration due to a similar issue, leading them to believe the problem isn’t internet-related.
Hello,
I’m experiencing the exact same difficulty and have attempted all of your suggested methods. I've been trying to resolve this issue for a year now.
Regarding my skill levels:
Faceit: Level 10
Esea: A(A+)
MM: Global
Despite my internet provider stating that my connection is “optimal,” I remain skeptical. That's why I’ve sought solutions elsewhere.
I have undertaken the following steps:
- Three different routers (with modem-to-router configurations)
- GPU BIOS update
- Custom motherboard BIOS (including manual CPU microcode updates and downgrades)
- Intel ME removal, downgrading Intel ME, and updating Intel ME
- Various Windows versions
- System tweaks
I believe there’s a problem because when I play at my mother's house, which uses cable internet (200k), everything runs smoothly – considerably better than my current situation.
We currently have VDSL2 50k, with ping on German servers consistently rising to 20ms (using Netgraph), although this has decreased three times since switching ISPs.
Provider 1: 15ms (Telekom)
Provider 2: 30-40ms (O2)
Provider 3: 100-200ms (Vodafone – extremely frustrating, with consistently high ping and packet loss between 1pm and 11pm and 5am to 9am)
We subsequently returned to our original provider, but experienced a slight increase in ping, which doesn’t appear to be solely related to latency.
I've determined that the issue likely stems from my internet connection, as playing at a WLAN hotspot with 100-200ms resulted in significantly improved hit registration. I’ve been playing Faceit (128tick) and MM (64tick), and it seems all online games are affected.
My provider sent a technician to examine the line – ironically, they only performed tests on the phone port, measuring download/upload speeds and FEC error rates, concluding that “the connection is physically fine.”
I’m frustrated by the ongoing effort to resolve this and have nearly given up on playing CSGO. Online gaming has lost all enjoyment due to these persistent problems.
Here are my PC specifications:
Manufacturer:
ASUS Republic of Gamers
Case:
be quiet! PURE BASE 600
Power Supply:
be quiet! Dark P. Pro P11 850W A
OS:
Windows 10
Motherboard:
Asus STRIX Z270F GAMING Z270
CPU:
Intel Core i7-7700K
Memory:
16GB DDR4 Corsair 2666Mhz
Hard Drive:
Samsung MZ-75E120B SSD 120G
Video Card:
Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX1080-A8G
Sound Card:
Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5, Cr
Headphones:
Kingston HyperX Cloud
Monitor:
ASUS PG258Q
Mouse:
Zowie ZA13
Mousepad:
Razer Goliathus XL
Keyboard:
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate
Hello,
I’m experiencing the identical issue and have attempted all of your suggested solutions as well. I've been desperately seeking a resolution for over a year now. The game I’m playing used to have an 8ms ping, but it jumped to 20 after the server location was moved from Toronto to Chicago. Following an internet service provider change, it increased further to 40. Even with a robust 1Gbps download / 30 upload Rogers cable connection, I consistently encountered high latency, spikes, and packet loss – so I reverted to ADSL at 50Mbps/10 up. My brother, who plays CSGO and is a top performer (currently 14-2 in playoffs with a 90 ADR/13 RWS), has similarly noticed significantly improved registration times on the 1Gbps connection, yet it remained unplayable due to persistent lag. I’ve contacted numerous ISPs and they perform similar tests—a line test followed by a speed test—and claim everything appears normal. This issue clearly originates from a deeper problem within the routing infrastructure, requiring an expert to investigate. It’s frustrating because technicians are only qualified to conduct speed tests. ISPs often attribute it to server problems, but I’ve faced this consistent disadvantage for years, believing it was simply part of the game, until I recognized it in 2017.