I'm experiencing an input lagalike issue.
I'm experiencing an input lagalike issue.
Hello,
Here’s a summary of my current setup:
I have a new system that’s been running for about a month (1 month old).
It includes a GSKILL 32GB (2x16GB) Ripjaws V Black with 3200MHz CL16 DDR4 Dual Kit RAM, a GIGABYTE AORUS 1TB 7300 Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Windforce OC with 8GB GDDR6, and a GIGABYTE H610M S2H DDR4 3200 MHz Socket 1700 M.2.
My processor is an Intel Core i3 13100F.
The monitor I use is an AOC 24" 24G2SPU/BK 165Hz 1ms HDMI DP FHD IPS gaming display, connected via DP and set to 165Hz. All software and hardware appear up to date. My internet speed is 100 Mbps, with test results between 60-80 Mbps.
When playing games like LoL, CS:GO, or WoW, I reach the highest settings (1080p, 300 FPS+, etc.). However, background YouTube videos cause noticeable lag in games. Even when I pause the video, the game performance remains stable except for brief interruptions lasting 4-5 seconds. The fan speed increases during these spikes and returns to normal afterward.
The issue doesn’t occur outside of gaming sessions. My previous system was an APU from 2015, so I don’t expect similar problems.
Anyone with experience can help me understand this?
Thanks.
Hey there,
I guess it's mainly about your CPU. It's not too powerful for gaming, especially with 4 cores and 4 threads. Once it hits its limit, you'll notice some stuttering, which is surprising since you haven't felt that before. You definitely don't want to be streaming videos or keeping many tabs open while it runs. Your CPU won't handle the load well, and online multiplayer games will struggle with it. I think you should upgrade your CPU for better performance with your GPU. What temperatures are your GPU and CPU reaching during games?
Have you considered fixing the frame rate to 165 to align with your refresh rate? This might lower the load on your CPU/GPU.
Hello!
Thank you for your feedback.
I verified through Gigabyte Control Centre and it stayed within the 60-70 range.
However, it does seem a bit unusual. I had a 2015 APU system before, and this wasn't something I'd encountered. I think a 13th generation i3 would perform much better than an 8-year-old AMD APU.
Hi!
I didn't try that, but the games I'm using shouldn't really need such effort, right? Like League of Legends, Counter Strike and so on. Every computer available now would handle them fine. Plus, the issue doesn't happen naturally—it's caused by having only one YouTube tab open. It causes lag in the game, YouTube stops, and the CPU fan gets really loud.
It was an AMD A10 78xx model with 8 gigabytes of RAM, featuring only an APU without a dedicated GPU.
Yes, the prior setup ran on Windows 7, while this one uses Windows 10.
If you're referring to the power supply by power plan, it's a 650-watt 80plus bronze unit.
Is it possible to directly install Windows 10 without upgrading from version 7?
Certainly. The previous PC has no connection to the new one. It's two distinct configurations, separate cases, and different operating systems.