Sims 3 Lag--High End PC (Somewhat Fixed) «12...Next Go

mwdonohue

Okay. I have a computer with a high end graphics card and midrange CPU. Now, I know that there is lag with ts3 but this it is just bad. My settings in TS3 are Medium-High and I have Overwatch and Master Controller with no CC. I have patch 1.67 with all EPs and SPs. Can anyone help me. This is my Dxdiag: http://pastebin.com/vuY7wcaV

BTW I use radeonpro for fps limiting and vsync.

chesterbigbird

First thing I would do is update your graphics card drivers. Also lower the high lot detail setting to 2. (it can create lag.)
Have you got the r9 290 (x)? Just like to confirm the exact card as dxdiag only states the series number.

mwdonohue

chesterbigbird wrote: »

First thing I would do is update your graphics card drivers. Also lower the high lot detail setting to 2. (it can create lag.)
Have you got the r9 290 (x)? Just like to confirm the exact card as dxdiag only states the series number.

I have the r9 280x actually. I have the latest GPU drivers (Omega)

mwdonohue

I turned it down to 2 and there is still lag. I'll list off my settings:

Reflection Quality: Mirror and Water
Edge Smoothing: Medium
Visual Effects: Medium
Light and Shadow: Medium
Tree Detail: High
Draw Distance: Medium
High Detail Lot: 2
Texture Detail: Medium
Sim Detail: High

And yes, it does recognize it. I checked the files and everything. It recognizes it as an HD 7970.

ceejay402

hey @mwdonohue im an amd/intel processor player as well and i think the i5 can more then able to handle 280x and more support for this http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2365204/intel-3450-ghz-supportive-type-graphics-cards.html

your lag are you using any nraas mods to help with the game created lag? also have you reviewed your CCC setting http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_8.html

also radeonpro ive never used you may want to try the game with a clean boot just to check to see if it runs better without it running also theres that silly amd experience or something added by raptr did you remove it when you added your drivers. if not when you update drivers do a custom install to turn off adding raptr thing.

mwdonohue

ceejay402 wrote: »

hey @mwdonohue im an amd/intel processor player as well and i think the i5 can more then able to handle 280x and more support for this http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2365204/intel-3450-ghz-supportive-type-graphics-cards.html

your lag are you using any nraas mods to help with the game created lag? also have you reviewed your CCC setting http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_8.html

also radeonpro ive never used you may want to try the game with a clean boot just to check to see if it runs better without it running also theres that silly amd experience or something added by raptr did you remove it when you added your drivers. if not when you update drivers do a custom install to turn off adding raptr thing.

I have tried it without the mods. Radeonpro just regulates framerate and forces vsync. I tried it without that too. It didn't help. I don't have raptr. I'll check my CCC settings. My GPU is OC'd too. I have the clocks set at 1200 MHz for GPU and 1650 for memory.

ceejay402

ok are you using nraas? the only time i get lag or freezing is when i dont have them installed

mwdonohue

ceejay402 wrote: »

ok are you using nraas? the only time i get lag or freezing is when i dont have them installed

Yes. I am using nraas master controller and overwatch.

ceejay402

ok tell more about the lag when does it happen how long does it happen in one particular world or old save or new world.

mwdonohue

It happens in all worlds. It isn't like lag in the sense of slow framerate. It is 60fps, then 5, then 60 then 5. It does it just about every second.

chesterbigbird

is this lag when stationary or when scrolling around?

mwdonohue

Mostly scrolling around.

chesterbigbird

yeah that's the common lag with the sims 3.. is it choppy when scrolling around? (stutter? )

phoebebebe13

chesterbigbird wrote: »

yeah that's the common lag with the sims 3.. is it choppy when scrolling around? (stutter? )

I dont get that But Im paying for it in the sims 4 LOL

chesterbigbird

I suffered with that all throughout ts3.. never found a solution.. im not saying that's the OP'S problem.. but its a common problem that many people have in ts3. some people have it and some do not.. its pot luck.

phoebebebe13

chesterbigbird wrote: »

I suffered with that all throughout ts3.. never found a solution.. im not saying that's the OP'S problem.. but its a common problem that many people have in ts3. some people have it and some do not.. its pot luck.

I know. I got lucky that I dont get lag like some others do. It is pot luck

chesterbigbird

@mwdonohue .. the best thing to do firstly is to start with a windows clean boot... it might be software conflicting with the game.
The fps will drop when scrolling around.. that's normal.

mwdonohue

chesterbigbird wrote: »

@mwdonohue .. the best thing to do firstly is to start with a windows clean boot... it might be software conflicting with the game.
The fps will drop when scrolling around.. that's normal.

Okay. I do the clean boot thing anyways. I know it is normal but I'm talking about 60 fps to 5 fps. Like really bad lag spikes.

phoebebebe13

mwdonohue wrote: »

chesterbigbird wrote: »

@mwdonohue .. the best thing to do firstly is to start with a windows clean boot... it might be software conflicting with the game.
The fps will drop when scrolling around.. that's normal.

Okay. I do the clean boot thing anyways. I know it is normal but I'm talking about 60 fps to 5 fps. Like really bad lag spikes.

Have you tried different settings on your vsync? You should not be dropping to 5 fps. Mine stays 58-60 all the time but im not the norm. you should between 40-60. I play on adaptive vsync rather than on it works better for me.

sorry I though you were the other person with Nvida. I see you have AMD .Does AMD have different settings you can try on vsync

ceejay402

Ok I just read in a few places that some report the 14.xx drivers are problematic with the 280x and suggest 13.xx drivers
Q
Try rolling back and after done still try one clean boot test again third party apps are the next common reason for card issues

mwdonohue

phoebebebe13 wrote: »

mwdonohue wrote: »

chesterbigbird wrote: »

@mwdonohue .. the best thing to do firstly is to start with a windows clean boot... it might be software conflicting with the game.
The fps will drop when scrolling around.. that's normal.

Okay. I do the clean boot thing anyways. I know it is normal but I'm talking about 60 fps to 5 fps. Like really bad lag spikes.

Have you tried different settings on your vsync? You should not be dropping to 5 fps. Mine stays 58-60 all the time but im not the norm. you should between 40-60. I play on adaptive vsync rather than on it works better for me.

sorry I though you were the other person with Nvida. I see you have AMD .Does AMD have different settings you can try on vsync

Amd doesn't have vsync in CCC that works. I use Radeonpro for that. I can try using dynamic vsync and report that.

ceejay402 wrote: »

Ok I just read in a few places that some report the 14.xx drivers are problematic with the 280x and suggest 13.xx drivers
Q
Try rolling back and after done still try one clean boot test again third party apps are the next common reason for card issues

Okay. Im going to try this. I noticed on my old card that the omega drivers caused some performance issues. I'll try the old ones.

mwdonohue

I updated the drivers to 15.xx and changed the vsync to dynamic in radeonpro. I get much smoother framerate.

phoebebebe13

mwdonohue wrote: »

I updated the drivers to 15.xx and changed the vsync to dynamic in radeonpro. I get much smoother framerate.

Glad you got it working! Enjoy your game

chesterbigbird

mwdonohue wrote: »

I updated the drivers to 15.xx and changed the vsync to dynamic in radeonpro. I get much smoother framerate.

You will probably never get 100% smooth.. but close lol, Enjoy your game

mwdonohue

phoebebebe13 wrote: »

mwdonohue wrote: »

I updated the drivers to 15.xx and changed the vsync to dynamic in radeonpro. I get much smoother framerate.

Glad you got it working! Enjoy your game

Thanks! I'm glad that it was suggested to do these things.

chesterbigbird wrote: »

mwdonohue wrote: »

I updated the drivers to 15.xx and changed the vsync to dynamic in radeonpro. I get much smoother framerate.

You will probably never get 100% smooth.. but close lol, Enjoy your game

It isn't 100 percent but it is really close.

chesterbigbird

that's good