The more people playing the more lag/choke I get

MrPaladin-TPF- · 01-10-2006, 05:14 PM

only notice it on your server, but as the server starts to fill, my framerate drops when theres action on the screen...

any idea's? no spyware or anything here, BF2 may need a reinstall unless its something I'm just missing...

I have all my video settings low jsut to check video but that aint it

KeithMann · 01-10-2006, 05:51 PM

Please give us the details of your system. My first guess would be it's CPU, memory, or both.

Trooper · 01-10-2006, 05:55 PM

another thing where you at paladan...geographically.....i believe the servers are in texas....

TychoCelchuuu · 01-10-2006, 06:25 PM

I'd guess it's either CPU or memory like Keith guessed, or even the video card; your computer just has trouble rendering all that stuff onscreen at once, and that would be exacerbated by the server and the kind of connection you get to it.

MrPaladin-TPF- · 01-10-2006, 10:24 PM

Processor type Intel Pentium 4 w/HT
Processor speed 3200 MHz
RAM installed 512 MB
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 x 27.4 x 5.08 cm
System weight 4.11 kg
Display size 15.4 in.
Graphics chipset ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
Internal spinning media drives HDD, DVD+RW
Hard disk capacity 60 GB
Hard disk rotation speed 7200 rpm

Net Connection: Bellsouth xDSL (3Meg down) thru Linksys Router (only computer on the net at the time)

I doubt its the net connection as I've done thigns liek fire rockets in the helo and they have hit and killed their target before it renders it...

the trick is I've not had this problem since I've owned the game.... perhaps its something thats started with the last patch (I haven't played alot latly)

about the only thing I did with the system itself recently that I can think of is uninstall the .NET framework v1.1 and installed the latest microsoft update

I'm wondering if I need to open this baby up and see if it needs a good dusting...

Why do I game on a laptop??? because I'm self employeed computer tech

and its not me gaming on a laptop, its me gaming on my work machine

**Grunt 70** · 01-10-2006, 11:19 PM

As I recall the last BF2 patch did affect FPS performance for a lot of folks.

You are the computer tech...but I would guess you'd need to beef up your ram to at least 1 Gb...I belive many of us may have 2 gigs of ram installed, as I do...can you do 2Gbs with a laptop...I don't even know

Good luck

Arf · 01-10-2006, 11:37 PM

Try some of the tips on this link:

http://bf2lag.b0x.com/top5tips.html

I turned down how often Punkbuster checked and that helped me quite a bit.

KeithMann · 01-11-2006, 12:23 AM

Definitely try adding RAM.

MrPaladin-TPF- · 01-11-2006, 08:02 AM

this laptop can take upto a gig... but it would require me ditching the sticks already in it... (2*256) I'll look into that fps article...

I've been overcomming the problem some by taking command, but even in the ommand screen I get some delays

**TG_Bubba** · 01-11-2006, 08:15 AM

I would bump up the ram. Bf2 needs a gig or better to run good.

MrPaladin-TPF- · 01-11-2006, 09:29 AM

naw I've been running fine since the game came out, you jsut have to keep the textures low if you have 512 ram...

I think I located the problem... when I opened up one of the 3 rear fans on this laptop (I think its the video fan due to its size) I found that the heatsink was completely blocked by dust, only the minimal airflow would have been getting over them...

since applying the tweeks and restarting I played a 64 man server just fine, I'll test on the TG server this evenin....

thanks for the assists guys, that was a nice link page... I think my framerates have improved some due to it (not just the dust alone)

MrPaladin-TPF- · 01-11-2006, 08:59 PM

yer played on the seerver today with 32+ men and was not experencing the same problem...

I might open my laptop all the way and give it a full cleanin

March4Revenge · 01-13-2006, 11:18 AM

I get the same problem only occasionally and only on TG servers. The practice server (where we hold the minicamps) is the WORST!!! I get consant tearing and Teamspeak problems with as little as THREE other people on it! It aint my system either cuz with 6GB RAM, Dual CPU's, and SLI it should be an issue.

TychoCelchuuu · 01-13-2006, 12:04 PM

Then the answer is easy: the server. It just can't handle that many people. Either deal with it or convince people to become Supporting Members and convince the TG guys to upgrade their BF2 servers to more powerful machines.

Beatnik · 01-14-2006, 01:22 AM

I highly doubt it's the server. I don't see any significant difference between 32 people playing and 64.

01-10-2006, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrPaladin-TPF- Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 142	The more people playing the more lag/choke I get only notice it on your server, but as the server starts to fill, my framerate drops when theres action on the screen... any idea's? no spyware or anything here, BF2 may need a reinstall unless its something I'm just missing... I have all my video settings low jsut to check video but that aint it __________________ "Victory without Honor, is Pointless..." "I regret that I only have 1 life per spawn, to give to my team...."

01-10-2006, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
KeithMann Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 648	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get Please give us the details of your system. My first guess would be it's CPU, memory, or both. __________________ \|TG-1stMIP\|Manner 1st Mechanized Infantry Platoon (C-Team) Please donate your spare CPU cycles to help fight diseases like cancer.

01-10-2006, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,640	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get another thing where you at paladan...geographically.....i believe the servers are in texas.... __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

01-10-2006, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
TychoCelchuuu Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 19 Posts: 1,776	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get I'd guess it's either CPU or memory like Keith guessed, or even the video card; your computer just has trouble rendering all that stuff onscreen at once, and that would be exacerbated by the server and the kind of connection you get to it. __________________ \|TG-Irr\|TychoCelchuuu

01-10-2006, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrPaladin-TPF- Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 142	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get Processor type Intel Pentium 4 w/HT Processor speed 3200 MHz RAM installed 512 MB Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 x 27.4 x 5.08 cm System weight 4.11 kg Display size 15.4 in. Graphics chipset ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 Internal spinning media drives HDD, DVD+RW Hard disk capacity 60 GB Hard disk rotation speed 7200 rpm Net Connection: Bellsouth xDSL (3Meg down) thru Linksys Router (only computer on the net at the time) I doubt its the net connection as I've done thigns liek fire rockets in the helo and they have hit and killed their target before it renders it... the trick is I've not had this problem since I've owned the game.... perhaps its something thats started with the last patch (I haven't played alot latly) about the only thing I did with the system itself recently that I can think of is uninstall the .NET framework v1.1 and installed the latest microsoft update I'm wondering if I need to open this baby up and see if it needs a good dusting... Why do I game on a laptop??? because I'm self employeed computer tech and its not me gaming on a laptop, its me gaming on my work machine __________________ "Victory without Honor, is Pointless..." "I regret that I only have 1 life per spawn, to give to my team...."

01-10-2006, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grunt 70 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 43 Posts: 2,504	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get As I recall the last BF2 patch did affect FPS performance for a lot of folks. You are the computer tech...but I would guess you'd need to beef up your ram to at least 1 Gb...I belive many of us may have 2 gigs of ram installed, as I do...can you do 2Gbs with a laptop...I don't even know Good luck __________________ \|TG-22nd\|Grunt "When force is necessary, it must be applied boldly, decisively, and completely. But one must know the limitations of force; one must know when to blend force with maneuver" - Leon Trotsky

01-10-2006, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 972	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get Try some of the tips on this link: http://bf2lag.b0x.com/top5tips.html I turned down how often Punkbuster checked and that helped me quite a bit. __________________

01-11-2006, 12:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
KeithMann Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 648	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get Definitely try adding RAM. __________________ \|TG-1stMIP\|Manner 1st Mechanized Infantry Platoon (C-Team) Please donate your spare CPU cycles to help fight diseases like cancer.

01-11-2006, 08:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
MrPaladin-TPF- Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 142	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get this laptop can take upto a gig... but it would require me ditching the sticks already in it... (2*256) I'll look into that fps article... I've been overcomming the problem some by taking command, but even in the ommand screen I get some delays __________________ "Victory without Honor, is Pointless..." "I regret that I only have 1 life per spawn, to give to my team...."

01-11-2006, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
TG_Bubba Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the cell next to Icky. Age: 54 Posts: 5,952	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get I would bump up the ram. Bf2 needs a gig or better to run good. __________________ Tactical Game Primer\|Call of Duty - Official Rules, Announcements & SOPs\|Have a problem? Need an admin? TG_Mateo: "Forget freedom, democracy, the blues, New York Pizza: our lasting contribution to human society is Bourbon." Sloppy Joe: "Don't play this game like you are on your own, because if you do... it might become a reality." kin3: "I'll try but I have the grandchildren all day today and if I'm not wiped out I'll play."

01-11-2006, 09:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
MrPaladin-TPF- Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 142	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get naw I've been running fine since the game came out, you jsut have to keep the textures low if you have 512 ram... I think I located the problem... when I opened up one of the 3 rear fans on this laptop (I think its the video fan due to its size) I found that the heatsink was completely blocked by dust, only the minimal airflow would have been getting over them... since applying the tweeks and restarting I played a 64 man server just fine, I'll test on the TG server this evenin.... thanks for the assists guys, that was a nice link page... I think my framerates have improved some due to it (not just the dust alone) __________________ "Victory without Honor, is Pointless..." "I regret that I only have 1 life per spawn, to give to my team...."

01-11-2006, 08:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
MrPaladin-TPF- Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 142	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get yer played on the seerver today with 32+ men and was not experencing the same problem... I might open my laptop all the way and give it a full cleanin __________________ "Victory without Honor, is Pointless..." "I regret that I only have 1 life per spawn, to give to my team...."

01-13-2006, 11:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
March4Revenge Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Age: 31 Posts: 112	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get I get the same problem only occasionally and only on TG servers. The practice server (where we hold the minicamps) is the WORST!!! I get consant tearing and Teamspeak problems with as little as THREE other people on it! It aint my system either cuz with 6GB RAM, Dual CPU's, and SLI it should be an issue. __________________ \|TG-Irr\|March4revenge Turning into swiss cheese, one bullet at a time.

01-13-2006, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
TychoCelchuuu Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 19 Posts: 1,776	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get Then the answer is easy: the server. It just can't handle that many people. Either deal with it or convince people to become Supporting Members and convince the TG guys to upgrade their BF2 servers to more powerful machines. __________________ \|TG-Irr\|TychoCelchuuu

01-14-2006, 01:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,322	Re: The more people playing the more lag/choke I get I highly doubt it's the server. I don't see any significant difference between 32 people playing and 64. __________________ -F- Beatnik

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