Random lag spikes in every game I play?

[DylanCamps]

Okay, so this never used to happen, but when I play a game on PC I get very good FPS from it for about 30 seconds - 2 minutes, and then the FPS will drop to like 15-20, then go back to good FPS, then 30 secs - 2 mins later it does the same thing. This isn't because the game is demanding because it happens with simple games and when I'm standing still. This cannot be internet either because it happens when I'm not connected to the internet too.

I recently fit a new 8 core processor, and I'm not sure if I applied the thermal paste correctly, could that have anything to do with the problem?

I have also done a full virus scan with Windows Defender, and I have found no viruses, lag still occurs.

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PC Specs:

GPU: HD Radeon 7870 GHz Edition
CPU: AMD FX 8320 8 Core Processor Black Edition
PSU: Corsair 750W
RAM: 8GB DDR3
HDD: 500GB + 1TB
Motherboard: Biostar A960D+
CPU Cooler: Stock AMD FX 8320 Heatsink
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit

Please someone tell me the problem. I'm getting the Hyper 212 Evo cooler soon, because I heard that the CPU cools itself down when it gets too hot, causing lag in the game until it cools. Is that true or not??

So yeah I hope someone knows the answer to my problem.

Thanks!

 

[DylanCamps]

your cpu temps are still fine, so i dont think it's throttling/down clocking to cool down.

how about the temps on the GPU?

According to AMD Catalyst Control Center:
Fan Speed: 39%
Temperature: 44C

under load? thats a bit low.

Well that is with me just browsing facebook and youtube.

When gaming:
Fan Speed: 57%
Temperature: 62C

 

[DylanCamps]

You may possibly have some viruses eating up your hardware resources slowing down your games.

Well I did a full scan overnight, and there were two trojan downloaders, but I have removed them, yet it still occurs?

 

[Mitchelljpatato]

Hmm... I'd recommend getting a REAL virus program, get something like Avast Antivirus that does the trick for me, there are some viruses that Windows Defender doesn't pick up because it's just there to protect from obvious viruses.

 

[DylanCamps]

Hmm... I'd recommend getting a REAL virus program, get something like Avast Antivirus that does the trick for me, there are some viruses that Windows Defender doesn't pick up because it's just there to protect from obvious viruses.

I dont have the money to buy any antivirus atm though 🙁

 

[Mitchelljpatato]

Avast is free! Don't pay for a antivirus it isn't worth it just get a reliable free one! http://www.avast.com/en-gb/download-software Get the one that says "Free Antivirus."

 

[Rune Olsen]

hmm, win defender is proper. Try bitdefender tho http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html.

I doubt this is your problem, worth a shot

 

[plaintuts]

then, for now the most suspicious part is your cpu, and the frequent fps drops on your games maybe caused by thermal throttling.

well because amd chips reports temperatures with a leeway of 10-15 degrees, basically the cpu estimates how hot it is.
since your going to change the heatsink soon, the best solution for now is to improve air circulation in your chassis.

 

[DylanCamps]

hmm, win defender is proper. Try bitdefender tho http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html.

I doubt this is your problem, worth a shot

Okay, downloading now - what am I gonna do if this doesnt work? :|

 

[Mitchelljpatato]

Not sure but best to make sure there's no viruses in the way.

 

[DylanCamps]

then, for now the most suspicious part is your cpu, and the frequent fps drops on your games maybe caused by thermal throttling.

well because amd chips reports temperatures with a leeway of 10-15 degrees, basically the cpu estimates how hot it is.
since your going to change the heatsink soon, the best solution for now is to improve air circulation in your chassis.

Okay, so you think that it's because of the heatsink? I guess I'll just wait until my heatsink arrives then.

 

[Mitchelljpatato]

I was suspecting throttling as well but they're good temps because mine runs much much hotter and still runs fine.