Random Lag

[=98=]

I have been having a lag problem on BF2. Every 10 seconds, the screen freezes for 2 seconds. This means that everytime i get in close combat with someone, the screen freezes and i die. This has only started about a week ago and despite reinstalling and having a ping of only 20, i still get it.
I have set my graphics to low, despite being able to play smoothly at medium before this started.
My specs are WinXP, P4 3ghz, 1gbDDRII, Radeon X600, SBA2
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Alex

[mumsbrew_76]

Re: Random Lag

I have the same problem, and it just recently started. I have a skip for 1 second every 4 seconds though. But it only happens for the first 15 minutes of a map.

[ConscriptVirus]

Re: Random Lag

defrag ur harddrive?

and alex, did u clear ur cache files b4 switching to all low?

[Eternal-Souljah]

Re: Random Lag

Generic. Scan for virus/adware/spyware. Defrag hd and RAM. Check RAM is fine with memtest. Check your game settings.

But also check for background processes and startup programs. Make sure you aren't using memory in the background, check page file and free RAM when in game (minimize).

[Munk_Madness]

Re: Random Lag

there are alot of posts with the same problem lots of ways to fix it, check your FPS ( push console ~ and then type in "renderer.drawfps 1") if that is low its not your ping do what ConscriptVirus and Eternal-Souljah have sugusted plus get a can of air and clean out your heatsinks and fans making sure to put a pencil into the fan so it doesnt spin when you blow it out

[Eternal-Souljah]

Re: Random Lag

get a can of air and clean out your heatsinks and fans making sure to put a pencil into the fan so it doesnt spin when you blow it out

Yeah that can help a lot try that, something might be overheating.

Munk_Madness I don't know why people do that. Just turn off your machine, remove the fan then clean it out. I wouldn't do it while its on.

[Munk_Madness]

Re: Random Lag

Munk_Madness I don't know why people do that. Just turn off your machine, remove the fan then clean it out. I wouldn't do it while its on.

turn machine of yeah defnetly but i wouldnt remove the CPU heatsink or fan unless you have more cooling agent to put back onto it when your done

[Eternal-Souljah]

Re: Random Lag

turn machine of yeah defnetly but i wouldnt remove the CPU heatsink or fan unless you have more cooling agent to put back onto it when your done

Nah, use thermal compound if you remove the heatsink. I didn't have any so I just removed my fan and cleaned the top of the heatsink and got everything away and now everything is running really good.

[Munk_Madness]

Re: Random Lag

u did it the cheep way ... i replaced my CPU

[=98=]

Re: Random Lag

Nothings overheating and the memory is fine. Do i clean out my cache by simply running the Disk Cleanup tool or do i have to do it manually.
I think one other possibility could be that ATI Catalyst is overriding some of the settings and is forcing the game to run advanced features, so i will try and change that and see what happens.
One other thing, does hyperthreading technology on P4's help run BF2 or should i turn it off? Im never sure!

[Nightf1yer]

Re: Random Lag

u did it the cheep way ... i replaced my CPU

:laugh:
You ever heard of global warming?
And its cheap, not 'cheep'
Sorry spelling police! But replacing a CPU because of some dust is insane!
You sound like a bird 'cheep cheep' oh wait you probably are :laugh:

[Eternal-Souljah]

Re: Random Lag

Nothings overheating and the memory is fine. Do i clean out my cache by simply running the Disk Cleanup tool or do i have to do it manually.
I think one other possibility could be that ATI Catalyst is overriding some of the settings and is forcing the game to run advanced features, so i will try and change that and see what happens.
One other thing, does hyperthreading technology on P4's help run BF2 or should i turn it off? Im never sure!

A) Cache is located in yourdocuments/bf2/cache same for logocache.
B) Use disc defragmenter or diskeeper.
C) If you want, but I doubt it.
D) I have HT technology its always been on, no problems here so leave it..

[ConscriptVirus]

Re: Random Lag

yeah to clear ur cache... navigate to
C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\My Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\cache

and delete everything in there

it will re-optimize ur shaders

[Munk_Madness]

Re: Random Lag

:laugh:
You ever heard of global warming?
And its cheap, not 'cheep'
Sorry spelling police! But replacing a CPU because of some dust is insane!
You sound like a bird 'cheep cheep' oh wait you probably are :laugh:

didnt have to replace the CPU just wanted to get the EE one ... oh and i am a kiwi (for you americans no its not the fruit its a bird in New Zealand and New Zealanders are called kiwi's)