Resolved: Unusual gameplay problems during first-person shooter games.
Resolved: Unusual gameplay problems during first-person shooter games.
Hello, my computer is fairly powerful.
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Case: Define Meshify
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700k Skylake at 4.3 GHz
Cooler: NZXT Kraken x42
Memory: 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING M5
Graphics Card: GTX 1080ti EVGA SC2
Power Supply: Corsair 650w
I'm experiencing a rather perplexing issue. Frequently, when playing fast-paced games like Apex Legends, Call of Duty, or CS:GO, I encounter brief delays and lag spikes every few seconds, significantly impacting gameplay. I used to enjoy CS:GO regularly until this issue began, and it recently appeared during Apex Legends after playing Call of Duty for several weeks. The same problem has now started with Call of Duty, and I'm receiving black screens that sometimes cause my monitor to shut off, preventing both Call of Duty and Blizzard applications from functioning.
I'm attaching a video to YouTube to illustrate the type of lag I’m experiencing. My GPU and CPU temperatures are normal during gaming, and my internet connection—100mb/s download and 9mb/s upload with an average ping of 25—appears to be performing optimally. I’m completely baffled as to the cause of this problem.
This represents the root cause of the difficulty. It stems from a discrepancy in refresh rates between monitors, particularly when utilizing multiple displays with differing native frequencies.
“When the highest available 144Hz refresh rate is active on a single graphics card while simultaneously outputting to a 60Hz display, the image buffers become misaligned, forcing the GPU to draw increased power and consequently elevating its temperature, even when it should be in a resting state.”
Several solutions exist to resolve this challenge if you prefer to utilize dual monitors.
1) Connect the 144Hz monitor directly to the 1080Ti and the 60Hz monitor through the motherboard – it will operate using the integrated graphics processor (IGPU) of the 6700K; if this feature has been disabled, it can be re-enabled within the BIOS settings.
2) Substitute…
I feel utterly overwhelmed and am considering completely rebuilding my computer system to acquire a new PC, as I’m unable to play the games I enjoy.
The video is currently being rendered in a low resolution of 360p, but hopefully you can discern my issue; you can observe it at 1:03 when I’m leaping onto the box, and this occurs repeatedly.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d67af_ZzVY
Have your computer’s motherboard drivers and firmware current?
Perform a PC scan using Adwcleaner:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/
Remove and isolate all items it identifies – if any – and subsequently execute a Windows DISM scan and system check:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help...le-checker
Are you utilizing multiple displays with varying default refresh rates?
I am currently utilizing a single monitor—one displaying at full HD 60Hz and another at 1440p with a refresh rate of 144Hz. I employed Adcleaner and identified two problematic elements, successfully resolving them. However, a system scan did not reveal any further issues, and the original problem persists.
This is the root cause of the difficulty. It stems from a discrepancy in refresh rates between monitors, specifically when utilizing multiple displays with differing native refresh speeds.
Implementing several solutions can resolve this if you wish to continue using both screens simultaneously. Here are a few options:
1) Connect the 144Hz monitor directly to the 1080Ti graphics card, and connect the 60Hz monitor through the motherboard – this will utilize the Intel Graphics Processor Unit (IGPU) of the 6700K processor. If you’ve previously disabled the IGPU, it can be re-enabled via your BIOS settings.
2) Substitute the 60Hz monitor with a different 144Hz display – the resolution is irrelevant.
3) Adjust the refresh rate of your 144Hz monitor to 120Hz; this facilitates synchronization within the frame buffers, resulting in reduced clock speeds and decreased load on the GPU.
You’re suggesting I’ve completely revamped my setup without a valid justification? Honestly, any upgrade is a worthwhile endeavor – I’ve recently acquired an RTX 2070 Super and Ryzen 9 3900x, and I’m anticipating testing it once they arrive.
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Thank you.
The 2070 Super and the 1080 Ti exhibit comparable levels of functionality. Has there been a change with the 1080 Ti? Because the 3900X lacks an integrated graphics processor, this indicates you cannot implement the initial troubleshooting step. However, option number three remains viable. If your upgrade was motivated by performance problems that could have been resolved with a more straightforward approach, then I apologize.
Not once did @Phaaze88 suggest an upgrade beyond a secondary monitor. I recommend attempting to switch your primary gaming display from fullscreen to windowed mode, which might resolve your problem.
It’s important to recognize that swapping out the motherboard necessitates a complete (new) installation of Windows, and this would also involve reinstalling your drivers, games, and other programs. Although an upgrade from a 1080 Ti to a 2070 Super represents an improvement, it’s primarily a modest enhancement rather than a significant advancement.