CPU at max and Lots of latency
This is mainly directed toward the EA management in charge of the technical decisions. and I'll start with, I understand that game development is meant to last and so you're developing for machine of the future to some degree, but not at this cost.
I had to create a user.cfg file to stop my CPU from constantly running at 100%. I also had to put my CPU in game mode via ryzen master software. This has helped gameplay for CQC maps and custom maps but the large maps are terribly riddled with latency issues. I constantly have the stacked rectangle icon up along with the circular arrow with an X icon up on screen. my CPU is also constantly in the red according to the in game performance monitor, even after using the user.cfg file.
I don't have this issue with other games. I know I'm not alone in feeling like I got swindled out of $100.
I am also ticked off that I was forced to enable secure boot which does have very real capability of bricking a machine if not done correctly. If it weren't for the similar bait and switch by windows 11 requirements, I wouldn't have even considered doing it. I made the change, met the specs for both the game and windows 11 and neither one are possible/ working.
This CPU issue needs to be fixed and this latency issue (which is probably the same thing) also needs to be addressed. I meet the specs for this game and shouldn't have to do hours of research and troubleshooting to get sub-par performance.
This has also forced my machine to turn off directly after launching the game and entering a match.
My machine: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/N6ysDj
with one exception that is the wifi dongle is this: TP-Link Mini AC600 USB 2.0