Lag spikes in all games.
Lag spikes in all games.
Hello, I have been experiencing lag spikes in all of my games since I can remember. I have slowly started to upgrade my PC and cleaned all the files formatted it and changed the most important parts. For example I would be playing fortnite and will have anywhere between 100-250 fps and then suddenly it drops down to like 30 out of nowhere for some time, mostly when I build or when there are smokes thrown in CS:GO etc.. However I am unsure what the problem may be I have been looking into it and somewhere it says that a bad motherboard can cause fps drops which can be the only logical option for me now since I have literally changed the parts recently and don't want to waste my money any more.
Specs:
Nvidia gtx 1060 6gb
AMD fx 8350 eight core 4.0ghz
500GB crucial SSD
Unsure about the motherboard
Unsure about the power supply however changed as well.
8GB ram
I am open to any suggestions however I have changed my graphics card from GTX 750 ti and a old fx processor. Also added an SSD to see if the problem was the hard drive however the problem is still there. All the drivers are up to date and everything should be working smoothly.
I’ve consistently encountered frame rate fluctuations in all my games throughout my gaming history. I've recently upgraded my computer system, including cleaning files, formatting drives, and replacing key components like my graphics card and power supply. For instance, while playing Fortnite, I typically achieve 100-250 frames per second, but it will unexpectedly drop to around 30, particularly during building activities in games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive when smoke grenades are deployed. I’m uncertain about the root cause of this issue and have researched potential solutions, with some sources suggesting a faulty motherboard could be responsible, which now seems like the most plausible explanation given my recent hardware changes.
My system specifications are as follows:
Nvidia GTX 1060 (6GB)
AMD FX 8350 Eight-Core Processor (4.0 GHz)
500GB Crucial SSD
Motherboard Model Unknown
Power Supply Unit – Recently replaced
8GB RAM
I welcome any recommendations, but I’ve already upgraded my graphics card from a GTX 750 Ti and an older processor while adding an SSD to investigate potential hard drive problems. All drivers are current, and the system should be functioning optimally.
As you’re playing, keep your task manager running (reduced to a small window). If you notice a dropped frame, examine your computer's resource utilization. Observe the levels of your CPU, GPU, and RAM. Additionally, monitor your CPU temperature while gaming. I believe the acceptable maximum for an 8350 is around 60 degrees Celsius.
I’ve observed a pattern: whenever I experience frame rate dips, my CPU usage decreases significantly, shifting from 60-90 percent to 20-30 percent, and then returns to normal when the lag resolves. This suggests a potential bottlenecking issue. See: http://prntscr.com/oi66p4.
Edit: I examined the temperature readings during these drops and found it decreased from approximately 50 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius for an unexplained reason.
Possibly, a limitation exists due to the FX processor series’ underwhelming performance in games upon their initial release. Furthermore, I recommend configuring both Windows and the Nvidia control panel to prioritize maximum performance rather than energy-saving or balanced modes.
There isn’t any performance limitation because my processor would reach full capacity then, and even without lag it doesn’t consistently hit 100%. I’ve already implemented all the optimizations possible, including setting my background to a static image. I'm genuinely unsure what might be responsible for this issue.
Furthermore, I’d like to note that I've integrated my previous AMD FX-4300 quad-core processor, yielding more stable frame rates. While this CPU is still limiting performance, I haven’t experienced the identical issues I did with the 8350. Its usage remains consistently at 100%, unlike the 8350. What steps should I take? It appears to be a hardware-related concern.
Regarding your system, what type of motherboard are you using? I came across this discussion: https://community.amd.com/thread/222222 – it reminded me that not every motherboard designed for FX processors was compatible with high-core count CPUs because of voltage regulator module power phases and thermal limitations.
Regarding the motherboard, I have reservations due to its age; I’m willing to swap it out if it improves performance, but I'm concerned about further expenditure. Temperatures are currently acceptable, though I’ve encountered reports of voltage issues and plan to examine the BIOS settings. Furthermore, certain users have experienced difficulties with power-saving mode, where the CPU wasn’t reaching its maximum capacity.