I'm Lagging..no, wait..no I'm not...wait..yes I am.. no wait.. FPS Issue [Archive]

Cozumel

05-19-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm running a 4gb ram/8800 GT/2.2gig dual core intel processor.Game runs GREAT.. then..after a while (and no HD activity I should add), my FPS goes from like 35-50dps to 9-12fps..for 15-20 seconds... (NORMALLY only when in battle)... Then, it returns to normal.I've tried everything from Exteeme performance to high quality and back... It doesn't seem to matter.WHY does it do this? I doesn't appear to be related to the environment, the number of people, nothing.. it just DROPS to crap performance, and after a while...clears up... then back down again.I've measured CPU utilization..nothing over 50%. Memory? 1-1.2gig in use, plenty free. HD activity is nill, not even being hit. Ping is ~80-120.Basically, everything looks "normal", but it just starts chugging like a frat boy at a kegger...then passes out, recovers, and is back to normal.Any ideas?? -- Coz

TSR-DanielH

05-19-2008, 09:44 PM

Ha, nice analogy. Lets start off by getting some system information. Please run the dxdiag/msinfo tests at the following link and post the results.<a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=353617" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...topic_id=353617</a>

Galenose

05-26-2008, 03:16 AM

I'm having the same problem. Here's the information requested: DxDiag:------------------System Information------------------Time of this report: 5/26/2008, 02:01:22 Machine name: BISHOP Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Language: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: alienware System Model: D900T BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.60GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 2046MB RAM Page File: 483MB used, 1409MB 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------------DxDiag Notes------------ DirectX Files Tab: No problems found. Display Tab 1: No problems found. Sound Tab 1: The file RtkHDAud.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. Sound Tab 2: No problems found. Sound Tab 3: No problems found. Music Tab: No problems found. Input Tab: No problems found. Network Tab: No problems found.--------------------DirectX Debug Levels--------------------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)---------------Display Devices--------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce Go 7900 GTX DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0299&SUBSYS_09001558&REV_A1 Display Memory: 256.0 MB Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: Default Monitor Monitor Max Res: Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8426 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher)Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 3/17/2006 20:16:00, 3975040 bytes WHQL Logo'd: Yes WHQL Date Stamp: n/a VDD: n/a Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys Mini VDD Date: 3/17/2006 20:16:00, 3655712 bytesDevice Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D9-11CF-0256-0A2900C2CB35} Vendor ID: 0x10DE Device ID: 0x0299 SubSys ID: 0x09001558 Revision ID: 0x00A1 Revision ID: 0x00A1 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch Registry: OK DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: EnabledDDraw Test Result: Not run D3D7 Test Result: Not run D3D8 Test Result: Not run D3D9 Test Result: Not run-------------Sound Devices------------- Description: Realtek HD Audio rear output Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: HDAUDIOFUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000&REV_1008 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5345 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: No Date and Size: 2/1/2007 12:24:39, 4405248 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0xF5F Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, YesSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: Not run Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 81 Type: Emulated Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: WHQL Logo'd: Date and Size: Other Files: Driver Provider: HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, NoSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: Not run Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 81 Type: Emulated Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: WHQL Logo'd: Date and Size: Other Files: Driver Provider: HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, NoSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: Not run---------------------Sound Capture Devices--------------------- Description: Realtek HD Audio rear input Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5345 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 2/1/2007 12:24:39, 4405248 bytes Cap Flags: 0x41 Format Flags: 0xFFF Description: Modem #0 Line Record (emulated) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: Date and Size: Cap Flags: 0x20 Format Flags: 0x0 Description: Modem #1 Line Record (emulated) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: Date and Size: Cap Flags: 0x20 Format Flags: 0x0-----------DirectMusic----------- DLS Path: C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32driversGM.DLS DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002 Acceleration: n/a Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal Registry: OK Test Result: Not run-------------------DirectInput Devices------------------- Device Name: Mouse Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/aVendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/a Device Name: Keyboard Attached: 1 Controller ID: n/aVendor/Product ID: n/a FF Driver: n/aPoll w/ Interrupt: No Registry: OK-----------USB Devices-----------+ USB Root Hub| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x265B| Matching Device ID: usbroot_hub| Service: usbhub| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 02:08:44, 57600 bytes| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 4736 bytes----------------Gameport Devices----------------------------PS/2 Devices------------+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303| Service: i8042prt| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 52736 bytes| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 24576 bytes| + Terminal Server Keyboard Driver| Matching Device ID: rootrdp_kbd| Upper Filters: kbdclass| Service: TermDD| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 04:01:08, 40840 bytes| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 24576 bytes| + Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad| Matching Device ID: *syn1202| Upper Filters: SynTP| Service: i8042prt| + Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Optical| Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0039| Matching Device ID: hidvid_045e&pid_0039| Service: mouhid| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 23040 bytes| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 17:48:00, 12160 bytes| + Terminal Server Mouse Driver| Matching Device ID: rootrdp_mou| Upper Filters: mouclass| Service: TermDD| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 04:01:08, 40840 bytes| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 08:00:00, 23040 bytes----------------------------DirectPlay Service Providers----------------------------DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not runDirectPlay Test Result: Not runRegistry: OK-------------------DirectPlay Adapters-------------------DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Smart Link 56K Voice Modem #2DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM4DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 2 - IPv4 - -----------------------DirectPlay Voice Codecs-----------------------Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/sVoxware SC06 6.4kbit/sVoxware SC03 3.2kbit/sMS-PCM 64 kbit/sMS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/sMicrosoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/sTrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

TSR-TrevorG

05-26-2008, 02:46 PM

Newer Driver? Driver Date/Size: 3/17/2006 20:16:00, 3975040 bytes<a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_169.21_whql.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_...69.21_whql.html</a>

Galenose

05-29-2008, 12:46 AM

Unfortunately, the utility linked does not support GeForce Go 7900 GTX. However, I thought i'd give it a *go* anyway. As expected, the utility failed to recognize anything to update.So, I went to the Alienware site:<a href="http://support.alienware.com/Support_Pages/Restricted_Pages/driver_downloads_processed.aspx?os=WXP&cat=2&manu=29&item=1093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://support.alienware.com/Suppor...9&item=1093</a>The best I could find on their list was a driver dated 8/7/2006. I tried it for a while, but the same problem continued to happen.I'm really at a loss. It makes it impossible to play because I never know when the lag-bomb is going to drop.

TSR-DanielH

05-29-2008, 02:42 PM

Greetings,It could be a background application that is eating your memory periodically. You may want to try disabling those applications at start up to see if there is any improvement.To disable background programs:1. Select the START button.2. Select RUN, then type in "msconfig" (for Vista, type msconfig in the search bar at the bottom of the Start Menu)3. Press OK4. Select the STARTUP tab.5. In the list, uncheck all boxes EXCEPT for SCANREGISTRY and SYSTEM TRAY. If you use Windows XP, please note that SCANREGISTRY and SYSTEM TRAY will not be listed - just uncheck the entire list.6. Hit apply and then OK. Restart the computer and try the game again.If you are still experiencing the same issue, please reply back.