Need assistance improving game performance? Let me know what areas you're focusing on and I can provide suggestions.
Need assistance improving game performance? Let me know what areas you're focusing on and I can provide suggestions.
I plan to install the process lasso to check its impact. I’m also wondering if there’s a method to identify the source of the problem—specifically whether audio delays are causing the lag. Does process lasso include a feature to test for audio lag? Through my research, I’ve noticed the alarmbot has a subtle animation while the nano swarm grenade does not. This led me to suspect the lag might stem from animation-related delays, though it still occurs even when objects are outside the viewing area. I’ve explored various abilities and observed that Sova’s main ability tends to lag, despite its audio and animation elements. When he holds the bow without firing, the lag disappears. Similarly, Vipers’ main ability causes lag when objects are placed on the ground but not animated. So far, no clear pattern has emerged—objects lagging or not seeming consistent enough to pinpoint. This situation feels like a "mysterious issue."
I tried using the Lasso tool but it didn’t help. I also tested the game in windowed mode and saw no link between my CPU usage and frame rate. So I think my frame rate isn’t really tied to my actual CPU load. My RAM stayed consistent throughout the session. I watched a tutorial on using the Lasso utility and believe it could be a hidden Windows setting that’s causing lag. For example, I discovered a feature called High Precision Event Timer that seems to be the culprit. I turned it off but still experienced slowdowns. It might be something like that, an unnoticed Windows function, that’s leading to the issue.
Essentially everything you mentioned points to CPU limitations. You might consider overclocking, but realistically you'll need better hardware. It doesn’t have to be the newest model, just something decent and up-to-date—not outdated. Sorry about that. If budget is an issue, focus on stable performance rather than chasing high numbers; aim for consistent results like 120 FPS instead of aiming for an unattainable target.
I don't get why it feels so CPU-heavy. I watched the tutorial on boosting my CPU with Lasso, but nothing changed. My CPU usage stays under 50% even when the game runs. If it was really CPU-bound, my load would be at 100%. I checked the subforum earlier but couldn't find anything.
I attempted CPU unparking but saw only minor gains, possibly around 10 fps at most. The video claims I should reach 200+ fps with my card in Valorant, yet I’m experiencing subpar performance—often just 170 or even 140 fps. I think there might be a hidden Windows setting causing the lag without a clear reason. Another idea is that my CPU constantly shifts workload between cores, leading to unstable load distribution (40% to 0%). I need consistent 90% utilization per core instead of random fluctuations. What advice would you have?
Hmm, what are you actually doing with that smoke? A sound card won’t give you a big performance boost. The audio work is usually done by the CPU (and often handled by it in most PC games), so adding a sound card wouldn’t make much difference. Your CPU is probably working hard unless you’re trying to overclock it... though, if you’re not planning that.
The issue seems to stem from an unusual Windows configuration or CPU core management. I suspect it could be related to a specific window setting or how the CPU is handling tasks. Also, regarding the sound card, it’s good to verify performance with both high-end and low-end options on the same system.
Also let me clarify something. If i get a new gpu or cpu I can probably achieve 240 fps. But there is more to it than that. I want to achieve the best I can get from my hardware. I should be getting more from this hardware. If i buy new hardware before fixing the root of this problem then my new hardware may not be at the peak performance either. I just want my cpu to be at 90%. Instead it keeps fluctuating cores randomly from 40% to 0%. And then its like I buy new hardware when I am barely getting 40% out of my old hardware. And then its like my new hardware giving me 40% and not getting the full potential of my new hardware.