Inquiries regarding delays in online gaming
Inquiries regarding delays in online gaming
I've been testing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and noticed varying latency across different configurations. My setup includes a Ryzen 5 3600 processor, an RTX 2060 graphics card, and 16 GB of 3200 MHz RAM. The system performs well overall. However, the main issue seems to be with my monitor. I use a 75 Hz display, and my internet speed reaches up to 100 Mbps for both upload and download. Despite this, my latency remains consistently between 60-75 ms on most days. When I switch to optimization settings suggested by Nvidia or increase the resolution to 1080p, the game feels sluggish. Specifically, during intense moments like enemy kills, the camera shows opponents moving faster than me, but lowering the settings brings performance back in line with others. Interestingly, even at high settings, my latency stays stable. It appears the problem isn't related to internet speed, but possibly the monitor itself. I’m unsure why high settings cause delays and would appreciate guidance on resolving this. I just want to enjoy the game without lag. Thanks!
PC hardware generally doesn't significantly impact latency. Poor LAN chip could be a minor factor. The main issues stem from your ISP quality and server distance. For instance, having a good ISP with low latency is ideal, especially using optical lines. Servers in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, or the UK tend to be closer, while Russia and the US often fall in the 60-80ms range. I only play there when no closer alternatives exist. Most games allow filtering by server ping; lower ping usually indicates a server nearer geographically, resulting in a smoother experience.
Some games have poor performance when you use maximum settings.
Yes, I get it. Your ping remains stable between 60-70ms, which is good. Even with high settings, it stays consistent. However, your games feel slower on high settings because you're experiencing more lag. You've noticed this repeatedly and found that low settings load faster. To compare the impact of different settings, you could use benchmarking tools similar to what streamers do—tracking response times under various configurations. Let me know if you need help setting that up!
I didn't understand anything. I even set my FPS cap in the game options. However, VSync is off and free sync is enabled on my monitor. At high settings, I can really sense the lag. It feels like I'm missing some frames. The enemies appear suddenly right in front of me. But with lower settings everything runs smoothly and I perform quite well too.
I also researched a lot on YouTube about input lags. I adjusted my game's FPS limits, disabled VSync and enabled free sync on my monitor to help minimize input lag. Playing at 100+ FPS feels smoother, but when I increase it further, I notice noticeable delays and dropped frames. Sometimes enemies appear suddenly and catch me off guard before I can react. Running at lower settings gives me better performance and stability. My internet connection seems stable, so that shouldn’t be the issue. However, high settings might slow down my download/upload speeds, leading to lag despite consistent ping.