Gaming lag!

[Ephexx793]

Well, I just ordered my new 7900 GS card from Newegg about a week ago, and it kicks ***.

I ordered it, because my old 7300 LE TC couldn't play battlefield 2 without crashing constantly, or locking up my PC. Well, I can play without crashing, but man I get the most RANDOM lag EVER! I don't know what it is, but Everything gets really slow and skippy for like 2 or 3 seconds, and then goes back to normal, and it happens a LOT. I don't know what's wrong, I thought this new graphics card would solve all my lag problems, but I guess not.

My ping is around 40, so I don't think it's my actual internet.

I will post specs..

Specs are an attachment (Text document).

[vernong1992]

can u copy and paste it here?? its not letting me download it for some reason,.

[Akubane]

I dunno thats a pretty huge file to copy and paste >.> Would take like 8 posts lol

I couldn't make sense of it though ; ;

[Ephexx793]

the important stuff...


Time of this report: 10/31/2007, 21:52:53
Machine name: MYMACHINE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.070227-2300)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DXP061
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 2.0.5
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 566MB used, 1892MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0291&SUBSYS_0321196E&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.6218 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/29/2007 00:43:00, 5690624 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/29/2007 00:43:00, 6807328 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D1-11CF-9462-2A2300C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0291
SubSys ID: 0x0321196E
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
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DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

[Evolocity4]

Originally Posted by Ephexx793

Well, I just ordered my new 7900 GS card from Newegg about a week ago, and it kicks ***.

I ordered it, because my old 7300 LE TC couldn't play battlefield 2 without crashing constantly, or locking up my PC. Well, I can play without crashing, but man I get the most RANDOM lag EVER! I don't know what it is, but Everything gets really slow and skippy for like 2 or 3 seconds, and then goes back to normal, and it happens a LOT. I don't know what's wrong, I thought this new graphics card would solve all my lag problems, but I guess not.

My ping is around 40, so I don't think it's my actual internet.

I will post specs..

Specs are an attachment (Text document).

Hmmm the 2 to 3 seconds slow and skippy sound's really familiar with me. I have a Nvidia GeForce 6200 and that's basically all I get...You shouldn't be lagging at all with the 7900GS..It's in the same section as the 8800's basically...So it has to be something else...Maybe slow internet connection..? Go to speedtest.net and test your internet connection speed on there.

For example, here are my test results:

[Ephexx793]

My speed test results..

[gurusan]

You need more RAM dude. 1gb aint squat

[Ephexx793]

erm, I can't seem to come around to the fact that my random skipping in games is due to my 1g of RAM.

I have never heard of that happening, gaming lag because of RAM, unless it's drastic differences, but I mean I have 1g.. I could buy 1g, but I doubt that would do much to help me..

any help?

[mnelson07]

The RAM would probably help. Other than that your upload speed is kind of low. I'd recommend at least 500kb/s up for smooth mutliplayer play.

Other than that maybe the HDD is doing something weird or dying. Can't really fathom anything else.

[Ephexx793]

Well, I guess I could give a shot at playing with bots for a bit, and see if I still get that lag..

If I do, then it's my system, otherwise.. it's my internet..

I AM running wireless, but at the time playing I had a "Very Good (3/4)" signal, one away from "Excellent" strength..

I know wireless isn't the best for gaming, and I have a pos wireless adapter..

Please keep the suggestions coming. thanks for the help so far.