BF2 Lag WHY ?!

[=xG=trademarK]

Hi i have been playing BF2 since it came out i have over the last few weeks encountered graphics lag, this is not due to a bad graphics card nor a bad connection i formatted 2 times and still the same problems. i play GR3 on everything on the highest settings with no lag, can someone shed some lihgt ?

i have :

AMD64 3000+
2x SATA 7200rpm HD
GF6800 ultra XFX
16MB internet

[Talus]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Try deleting your cache by deleting the contents of the following folder:

c:\documents and settings\<username>\my documents\battlefield 2\mods\bf2\cache

[csidle]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

It would help if you posted the amount of RAM you have and what type, as they are vital in BF2.

[=xG=trademarK]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

2gb Geil

[ShockWolF]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

I know how you feel mate. Ever since the 1.22 patch mine has been the same. I keep fraps on all the time so I can constantly keep my ‘frames per second’ in check. Before then I used to run everything on High with stable frame rates that stayed between 30 and 80fps. Special Forces is now virtually unplayable for me because the frames mostly range between 18 and 30 (major lag). Vanilla now gives me around 20 to 40fps.

I had already optimised my system and don’t run any firewalls or Anti-virus scanners e.t.c on my gaming system. I’ve updated my Nforce and Nvidia drivers, I’ve tried adjusting the video settings in different ways and none of it seems to make any difference to it. Even when all the settings are on low the result is the same as them all being on high! Even playing Singleplayer in small maps with 16 AI bots has the same result. I just don’t get it.

I’ve narrowed it down to the players/character models. I can walk around in an empty map and get 70 to 90fps. As soon as the player models start appearing the frame rates begin to drop. The more models there are in view the lower the frame rate/greater the lag. A full 64 player server is a nightmare! I get as low as 18fps regularly.

Like I said this problem has only occurred since patch 1.22. DooM 3 is a much better looking game and I can run that in Ultra high detail no problem (30 to 60fps). Except for when I get to the big nasty Cyber demon at the end of the game that is… 18fps!

My System:

AMD Athlon XP thoroughbred 2700+ CPU
Asus Nforce 2 motherboard
2GB DDR PC3200 Corsair memory
XFX Nvidia GT6800 256MB video card
Creative Soundblaster 5.1 Sound card

[ShockWolF]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Ok this topic is going nowhere fast...

How about anyone out there with an Nvidia Geforce 6800 GT or Ultra 256MB tell us what driver version you are using 'if your BF2 is running with decent frame rates'?

And a link to download that version would also be helpful.

Cheers!

[Trevortt]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Ok this topic is going nowhere fast...

How about anyone out there with an Nvidia Geforce 6800 GT or Ultra 256MB tell us what driver version you are using 'if your BF2 is running with decent frame rates'?

And a link to download that version would also be helpful.

Cheers!

these are good with a increases in BF2...ftp://download.nvidia.com/Windows/91.28/

[ShockWolF]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Thank you, I will give it a try.

:)

[ShockWolF]

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Unfortunatley that driver didn't help. But it was worth a shot. Thanx anyway Tonic.

[Shamus]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Sometimes an uninstall and reinstall is the only way. Be sure to use "RegCleaner" (free download) to clean your regestry after uninstalling and before reinstaling.

[ShockWolF]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Sometimes an uninstall and reinstall is the only way. Be sure to use "RegCleaner" (free download) to clean your regestry after uninstalling and before reinstaling.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling too especially after patch 1.3 screwed up the games ability to even work without an instant CTD. I've never used RegCleaner though. The registery is a scary place for me to touch.

I've always been told that messing with the registry is risky business. So now I worry about screwing up my system.

[Shamus]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

With RegCleaner, you launch and it shows all programs listed by name so you can tell exactly what it is you are removing. ReqCleaner makes a backup before it removes anything so you can simply reverse any action in one click.

Because programs in RegCLeaner are clearly identified, you won't inadvertenaly mess anything up.

Here is a link to the one I use:

http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm

[ShockWolF]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

With RegCleaner, you launch and it shows all programs listed by name so you can tell exactly what it is you are removing. ReqCleaner makes a backup before it removes anything so you can simply reverse any action in one click.

Because programs in RegCLeaner are clearly identified, you won't inadvertenaly mess anything up.

Here is a link to the one I use:
http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-dow...cleaner4.3.htm

Ah yes thanks but I did a Google for it just after I posted. *Got brave* I realise it's a fairly straight forward little program and the help page explains everything. So Ive installed it now, uninstalled BF2, Regcleaned all the leftover patch registry entries and reinstalled BF2. Let's hope this works!

*Fingers Crossed*

[almanc]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

If it doesnt work, and you have a firewall running, that might be the problem. I had the same issue, terrible lag all of a sudden...especially after the 1.3 install. Just try deleting BF2 from your allowed programs list...it'll prompt you again to allow or not next time, select allow, and be on your way.

Hope it works for you...

[Boojie]

Re: BF2 Lag WHY ?!

Ok this topic is going nowhere fast...

How about anyone out there with an Nvidia Geforce 6800 GT or Ultra 256MB tell us what driver version you are using 'if your BF2 is running with decent frame rates'?

And a link to download that version would also be helpful.

Cheers!

I got a Dell XPS Gen2 with an nVidia 6800 Ultra. The card has 256mb. The laptop's got 2GB.

I'm not gonna blow smoke up your ass and give you hope. It's 1.3 Period. I had NO problems until 1.3 Suddenly and instantly, I have major lag. Nothing else changed on my box.