there is just one lagging game, is it the game or my pc?
there is just one lagging game, is it the game or my pc?
I constructed my setup two years ago but updated the graphics last year. It’s not a high-performance machine, yet it handles most games smoothly at 1080p high settings (around 30fps, often higher) with minimal lag.
My Intel Pentium G4560 runs at 3.5 ghz (my cooler has been failing recently, so I plan to upgrade eventually; temperatures stay under control).
I have 8 gig of RAM (DDR3, not the fastest option).
The Radeon RX 570 is also 8 gig, with temperatures rarely exceeding 80s.
I currently have a 1TB hard drive and an SSD for Windows plus main software.
Recently, I installed COD MW to stay connected while traveling. It runs well—very smooth, no lag. However, it keeps crashing constantly, crashes me during matches, fails to load matches, and sometimes crashes my whole system. I play at high settings, and the game’s built-in graphics monitor shows it shouldn’t use more than a third of my GPU.
My first thought is that the game itself might be problematic. But it’s fun, and I wanted to keep playing with family, so I’m hoping there’s something I can do.
If it’s my hardware, I’m considering:
A. My CPU, or
B. My HDD
I know my CPU is weaker—it’s dual-core but hyper-threaded, so most games treat it as four cores. I usually don’t run into issues. I can play games like Europa Universalis 4, which are known to be CPU-intensive, with very few problems. But I’m wondering if COD MW tries to allocate the CPU paths differently and my CPU can’t handle it. Does that seem plausible? Or am I just imagining things?
B. My HDD is cheaper and slower, but I doubt it’s causing these crashes. I dislike it and plan to upgrade to an SSD soon, though I’m a student with limited funds for both an SSD and a CPU upgrade.
What do you think? I’m open to answering more questions if needed. My goal is just to be able to play this game with my brothers, otherwise I’d end up cursing COD and uninstall it.
Unless the system is continuously sending data, the HDD is probably not the issue. The CPU seems more likely, and if the game uses a lot of RAM, then it might be the RAM.
Initially there have been significant graphical improvements in Modern Warfare(2019) when compared to earlier COD games like BO4 and WWII. The main point is that the engine is entirely new. Your CPU is a Pentium dual-core, and it’s important to note that hyperthreading doesn’t equate to a quad-core setup in any game—it mainly aids in workstation tasks such as video editing or rendering. The single-core performance is what truly impacts gaming, so having a dual-core processor is beneficial. The next upgrade to consider is your RAM; running just an 8GB stick with single-channel connectivity isn’t ideal. Using dual-channel memory would be better, and switching to two 8GB sticks of high-speed RAM would significantly enhance performance. In my view, a full platform upgrade is recommended. Consider moving to a Ryzen platform or, if you’re looking to save money, simply add another 8GB stick of the same speed and pair it with an i5 or i7 of the same generation as your Pentium. What budget would you need for these changes? If I were in your position, I’d go ahead and upgrade with these components—they should work well with your RX 570 and provide a much smoother gaming experience.
Thanks! Your dad has an additional AMD compatible board, a Ryzen 3 2200 G, and 2 4Gb DDR4 memory. Will this enhance performance?