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Prof_DeathStrok's avatar
5 years ago

Lag and FPS drop

Hi, 

I have tried all fixes, having huge issue with lag / FPS drop, makes me wanna install the game, could please tell me how to fix the issue, which has been for more than 2 months

I am sure there are others who are having the same issue, the fixes I have tried

1. Internet speed 20mbps download and upload, 30ms ping

2. Changed all the video setting to low

3. Chose Belgium GCE server with 60ms ping which is lowest and no packet loss

4. Updated Nvidia drivers

Laptop specifications

Predator Helios 300, core i7, 16gb ram, 64bit, windows 10.... Any help please !!!!!

8 Replies

  • XD 🤐. I just consider myself lucky that I didn't spend any money on those apex packs and skin, feel sorry for those who actually spend money for apex and then face lag 

  • Thank you, I am doing all the fixes as sated by Lock outz, will update you on it, yes the power adapter is always plugged and set to high performance

    Uploading the dxdiag

  • Hey @Sick1Click 

    I tried everything as stated in the video by Lockoutz, the issue still persists, can't believe despite having a high end performance laptop, I still had to go through 2.5 hours of system optimization and the game still has lag. This is really bad. It's a direct uninstall for me, I have no hopes for apex legends

  • Sick1Click's avatar
    Sick1Click
    5 years ago

    Hey @Prof_DeathStroke , your notebook is not bad, you'll be able to play apex legends without big problems... I'm sorry that you spend so much time in searching for a fix, sometimes its difficult.

    first, i've seen some crashed applications in your dxdiag. I guess, you need to repair windows. Follow this steps:

    • open cmd as admin
    • type in: sfc/scannow
    • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
    • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

    If there're problems found, use this command:

    • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    • Reboot your pc
    • Make sure windows is up to date, if it isn't already

    After that, I have some nice manuals for you, I'm sure it will help you.

    This one is about RTSS, many pro gamers are using this, too:

    -> https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/need-help-low-fps-in-Apex-Legends/m-p/9216992#M76263  

    If this wont work for you for some reason, this one is a good option, too. But i prefer my fist manual:

    -> https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/PC-Apex-Legends-Stuttering-Hitching-FPS-Drop-Frametime-Spike/m-p/8361138/highlight/true#M55318 

    Greetings and much luck

  • I have the same problem.

    Love the game, but lag has definitely increased over the last few months. Used to be smooth, now as jerky as hell - unenjoyable.

    You would think having a high end PC and a low ping would be enough to play this game, but no.

    I suspect it's a balance between playability and catching cheaters. God help us when it goes cross platform......!!!

    I will have to give up playing it. I keep checking though to see if there has been any improvement, but none so far, even after all EA suggestions.

  • Thank you for the try but I give up now, the lag is still there despite using RTSS and following all instructions. If there is any way you can send a message to management, please let them know that the Idea or the game Apex legends is awesome, I always wait for my work to finish at Bank so that I can come home and play apex legends but this lag and stutter thing makes my day go really bad. I have decided to uninstall as that will be the only thing for me stop trying again and again and get later frustrated due to the lag. Not sure if Respawn team have issues with Revenue or hire a better team to solve these problems but the game is so good I wouldn't mind paying a subscription fee or watch ads just if Respawn team makes sure to fix this issue. Good luck to the team