Stopping Lag

[MadMonk64]

Instructions

 

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   Stopping PC Lag
   
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     Turn off all unnecessary background programs. Running other programs such as an Internet browser or media player could cause your computer to lag when playing online.
     
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     Turn off your anti-virus software. Anti-virus software does protect your computer but it also uses up processing speed. While this does put you at risk of viruses, you shouldn't have to worry about catching them as long as you avoid shady servers and keep your Internet browser and other Internet-connected programs off.
     
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     Select a server with the lowest ping. Playing on a server with a high ping will cause you to lag.
     
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     Call your ISP and ask to upgrade your service. The faster the Internet you subscribe to, the lower your lag will be.
     
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     Upgrade your graphics card. If you have an old graphics card, it may not be able to run CoD4 smoothly.
     

Stopping Cod4 Lag Via Graphics Modifications

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  Start CoD4, scroll down and click on the "Options" menu.
  
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  Click on "Graphics."
  
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  Click on "Ragdoll," "Shadows," "Bullet Impacts," "Soften Smoke Edges" and "Depth of Field" and switch them from "Yes" to "No." All of these are optional graphics options which make the game look prettier but can also cause lag, especially if you are using a lower-end graphics card.
  
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  Click "Apply" once you have finished changing your settings.
  

Stopping Lag on Consoles

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  Ensure that no other devices are connected to or using your wireless Internet connection. If your wireless connection is supporting multiple devices, it could cause lag.
  
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  Connect your console into your router via an ethernet cable. Connecting straight to your router through an ethernet cable can eliminate the lag caused by being on a wireless connection.
  
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  Reset your modem. Unplug it for 10 seconds and then plug it back in and test your connection.
  

[Xtreme]

Primarily people lag for three reasons:

 

1) Their internet connection sucks or they are sharing bandwidth.

2) Their hardware sucks and is not good enough to properly run the game of choice.

3) Their computer is not optimized in terms of start-up programs and services.

 

First clue on #3....if you have 20 icons showing in your system tray, you have serious work do to in MSCONFIG. On my PC I have disabled all unnecessary services and start-up crap. In my Windows 7 system tray I have 5 icons: speaker volume control, anti-virus, my joystick/mouse profiling software, my RAID monitor and Windows action center.

 

I've always prefered to run a VERY lean PC. I practically have a heartattack when I see all the crap some people run at boot time.....then they complain their PC is slow or they have problems. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Damage_inc-]

get the fastest internet you can afford.play low ping servers.turn off all eyecandy and play lower resolution.big cpu and gpu and plenty of ram.turn off not needed back ground services but i would not turn off firewall or virus protection.If you notice a slow down in game make sure your virus protection didnt start your auto scan while your playing and program it to autoscan at a different time your not on.