Lag with decent laptop specs?

[nedokane]

Hello, I've been experiencing lag on CSGO (haven't tested other games as I just "refreshed" my laptop, which may or may not be the problem.) I've been having around 50-60 fps, but after around 20 minutes dropping down to around 30-40 fps.
I've updated my nvidia driver and optimised setting in CSGO but still no improvements.
I've heard of people with similar specs having around 250 fps.

These are my specs:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3537U CPU @ 2.00GHz
Video Card 1: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Video Card 2: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
Memory: 8.1 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (build 9200), 64-bit

 

[chris987]

csgo is a very cpu heavy game so the limiting factor is your cpu which although an i7 it is still a 2c/4t. have a look here. as you can see the 4c/8t i7 can score a lot higher

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-740M.89900.0.html (scroll down the page to find the benchmark fo csgo)

about your fps drop after 20min all i can think of is thermal throttling. monitor you temps and try keeping them as low as possible cause cpu or gpu will drop clocks thus performance in order to maintain temps within acceptable range!
regardless of your fps, lag may be present due to poor internet conection(high ping) or due to the game itself(server issues - overcrowded)

 

[nedokane]

csgo is a very cpu heavy game so the limiting factor is your cpu which although an i7 it is still a 2c/4t. have a look here. as you can see the 4c/8t i7 can score a lot higher

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-740M.89900.0.html (scroll down the page to find the benchmark fo csgo)

about your fps drop after 20min all i can think of is thermal throttling. monitor you temps and try keeping them as low as possible cause cpu or gpu will drop clocks thus performance in order to maintain temps within acceptable range!
regardless of your fps, lag may be present due to poor internet conection(high ping) or due to the game itself(server issues - overcrowded)

sorry for the delay, but this slow fps drop didnt use to happen, i used to get around 100 fps and never going down, since ive done this windows "refresh" it has started to lag more. I thought it would speed it up?

 

[chris987]

ensure you have good temps also any chance windows power plan changed after the upgrade? ensure it is set on high performance.also gaming with battery result will defenately vary. dont forget that battery performace will eventually start deteriorating

 

[nedokane]

ensure you have good temps also any chance windows power plan changed after the upgrade? ensure it is set on high performance.also gaming with battery result will defenately vary. dont forget that battery performace will eventually start deteriorating

does the battery affect the fps? mine is pretty worn.
Also i just started csgo and it was on around 25 fps as soon as i joined the game

edit: the site you linked earlier says i should get 100 fps on low but i only get around 20-30 like usual.
It used to be a lot better than this and i never had to look at my fps after hours of gameplay because it was so smooth

 

[chris987]

yes, the battery affects fps a great deal. if you want max performance from your hardware, gaming with a/c is the only way, especially now that you have a worn battery.!also make sure you are running the lattest non beta drivers!

 

[nedokane]

yes, the battery affects fps a great deal. if you want max performance from your hardware, gaming with a/c is the only way, especially now that you have a worn battery.!also make sure you are running the lattest non beta drivers!

If im playing with the charger in does the battery still matter or no? my battery only lasts about 40 mins on balanced mode without the charger. (i use high performance when i play)
Thanks for the help

edit:
i updated my drivers using geforce experience

 

[chris987]

when you have a/c adapter plugged in, laptop runs without the battery interference. it just charges.! if you use a/c adapter for a long better have the battery removed. you are welcome.!

edit: your gpu supports nvdia optimus doesnt it? make sure gpu is running when gaming instead of igp!

 

[nedokane]

when you have a/c adapter plugged in, laptop runs without the battery interference. it just charges.! if you use a/c adapter for a long better have the battery removed. you are welcome.!

edit: your gpu supports nvdia optimus doesnt it? make sure gpu is running when gaming instead of igp!

can i ask what nvidia optimus is? also if that means in nvidea control panel set the nvidia gpu do default ive done that

 

[chris987]

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/optimus/technology

just ensure you use gt 740m while gaming.!

 

[nedokane]

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/optimus/technology

just ensure you use gt 740m while gaming.!

thanks for the help but none of it seem to work 🙁
Im still just sitting at 30 fps