Windows 10: Whole system lag, most noticable in games, fps stuck forever on 8fps across all of them.

I'm using a Lenovo laptop with and the following specs:- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU- intel core ultra 5 125H 18 cores- 32gb of RAM- Windows 11Long story short, i was playing a game of "Enlisted" while using just the battery power when suddenly my performance tanked from 70fps to 8fps. After closing the game i noticed my battery was at 4% so I figured that the battery saving mode was the culprit just trying to prevent the laptop from running out of power, however after i fully charged my battery the problem continued, changing and/or disabling various power/battery settings didn't h

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Noticeable FPS drops and heavy lagging while gaming on windows 10. Any Tips and or suggestions?

Hi,

To resolve your concern, we suggest that you compare your current computer specifications in Windows 10 and the system requirements for each of the games that you are trying to play.

You can check your computer system specifications by following the steps below:

• Press Windows + R on your keyboard.
• Type dxdiag, and then hit Enter.

You can also run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter by following the steps on this link:

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Random lag spikes

Hi,

We would like to know more about your lag issue:

• What browser are you using when you experience a lag?
• Does the lag occur in a particular game?

In the meantime, we suggest you run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Computer games lagging badly

Your computer’s sudden lag and performance issues can be frustrating, but let’s troubleshoot and find a solution. Here are some steps you can take to address the problem:

1. Check Network Stability:
   
   • Ensure your internet connection is stable. Fluctuating ping and sudden spikes could be due to network issues.
     
   • Try connecting to a different network or restarting your router.
     
2. Update Graphics Drivers:
   
   • Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can cause lag in games.
     
   • Visit your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers.
     
3. Monitor Background Processes:
   
   • Check for resource-intensive background processes.
     
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and identify any programs consuming excessive CPU or memory.
     
4. Adjust Game Settings:
   
   • Lower in-game graphics settings to reduce strain on your system.
     
   • Disable unnecessary features like shadows, reflections, or anti-aliasing.
     
5. Check for Malware:
   
   • Run a thorough malware scan using reliable antivirus software.
     
   • Malware can significantly impact system performance.
     
6. Clear Temporary Files:
   
   • Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and free up disk space.
     
7. Monitor System Temperature:
   
   • Overheating can cause performance issues.
     
   • Ensure your PC is adequately cooled and clean any dust from fans and vents.
     
8. Consider Hardware Upgrades:
   
   • If your PC is aging, upgrading RAM or switching to an SSD can improve performance.
     

Remember to apply these steps one by one and test your system after each change. Hopefully, this will help resolve your lagging issue.