Issue with Bad Hit Reg/Invisible Packet Loss on Good PC
Issue with Bad Hit Reg/Invisible Packet Loss on Good PC
It's been about a year since I encountered this problem, and I'm beginning to take steps now because it's becoming a major concern. Let's start with my PC specifications.
I've tried all the standard troubleshooting methods—from installing a new operating system to setting up a router and securing a 1Gb plan. I just want to find out how many users have faced this issue and if anyone has already resolved it.
It seems like packet loss or bad hit rates are occurring, but the game reports no packet loss. The ping numbers look normal—no spikes or red lines. My PC stays cool (under 70°C during games), yet I experience these issues when playing against others.
I saw some people using different regions with high ping values, and their connections worked perfectly. It's strange how it happens to me at 25-30 ping. I've checked the screenshots here: https://imgur.com/a/P09twms and the link there: https://twitter.com/x/status/1419295367011749891.
I'm wondering how this could be possible. Some players report similar problems but never see them, while I do. It's been happening more often lately. I hope someone has already found a solution.
The information provided should include the model number of the power supply unit and the specific RAM kit being used. It should also mention the BIOS version of the motherboard currently installed. Regarding the operating system, clarify whether you are using Windows 10 or another version and if you have created a bootable USB for it.
So here I am again, sorry for that.
1.) The PSU is a Corsair RMx series 850W ATX12V 2.4/EPS12V 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD modular power supply. It only has two months left because upgrading my PC to resolve this issue feels so strange. I experience inconsistent input lag—around 60fps, which is really weird even on a stable 240Hz. Also, the shots aren’t registering properly.
2.) The RAM I purchased is the one listed here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXLFDL6/ref...AM656YC4GZ. It’s a 2666MHz model with timing specs of 19-19-19-39. I noticed similar issues before, especially with the 2666MHz model that came with my PC. I used to get faster performance with a 4400MHz RAM and it ran at 4100MHz thanks to the motherboard settings.
3.) I’m running Windows 4.00. The lack of information about the motherboard is because it’s a special model from iBuyPower (that’s why Phantom Gaming 4 I-B exists). My PC is prebuilt except for the motherboard, CPU (8700K), and GPU (2080MSI). Both are working well in the system. I’m unsure if either one is causing the problem, but I haven’t seen such a big FPS drop. Everything looks normal in the benchmarks.
4.) My setup uses Windows 7, which gives more stable FPS and better mouse responsiveness during games. Switching to Windows 10 would make things worse. It seems like an OS issue, as the problem occurs across both versions and I’ve tested nearly every Windows 10 release.
I’ll share some clips I recorded from my phone so you can see what’s happening on my screen.
Video1: https://imgur.com/a/kNBcLzu
View: https://imgur.com/a/kNBcLzu
(You won’t even notice the other person’s shots—it skips while you’re shooting, and they’re also on 70 ping but I’m at 15 ping.)
Video2: https://imgur.com/a/lx94Jqw
View: https://imgur.com/a/lx94Jqw
(It’s pretty clear from this one too.)
UPDATE!!: Fixed the problem (actually improved it by a lot) because I decided to try wireless. All my shots started connecting everything smoothly, and everything felt consistent across all games. I'm really happy because I was used to playing with delays, but now the difference is huge—240hz is fine. I wasn't just updating the thread; after switching to wireless, everything worked perfectly. I played for a while to confirm it wasn't just a placebo, and then checked pinging Google every few seconds. It spikes up to 40-45 and then drops back down. Does this pattern happen on all games?