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Phugazi
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11 years ago

Server Timeout Error - Might be CPU temp overload related

Hey guys, I think I may have figured out my server timeout error and freeze up issue. Not sure it will solve everyone's freeze up issue but at least it gives you another area to check. I ran across ...
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Phugazi's avatar
Phugazi
New Traveler
11 years ago

It was actually hitting 60+ which means it could probably be hitting upwards of high 60s or low 70s. So if it's overheating briefly in game and freezing up the PC, I would think that could be causing the server timeout issue. Considering all other EA's suggestions for resolving the server timeout issue hasn't worked, I can't rule this out as a possibly. I did not have the server timeout issue before the Fall patch and I'm able to go back and play BF3 fine with no server timeout issues. So logically I can't rule out overheating being a potential issue in my case.

I have tried the following fixes:

  • Updated Punkbuster
  • Updated BattleLog plugins
  • Tried multiple browsers (Chrome, IE, Firefox)
  • Restarted PC after each change/update
  • Updated to latest Catalyst drivers (v14.9)
  • Reverted back to old Cataylst drivers (v14.4)
  • Repaired BF4 install
  • Run in DX mode
  • Run in Mantle mode
  • Reinstalled Windows 8.1 Pro and re-downloaded Origin games

Did not have the timeout issue before Fall patch. Have I missed any resolution items here?

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
Video: AMD Radeon HD 7950
Video Driver: Catalyst v14.301.1001
CPU: AMD FX 6300

HDD: SSD
Plugin: battlelog-web-plugins_2.5.1_149
Browser: Chrome 37.0.2062.124

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EA_Barry
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11 years ago

@Phugazi 

If you were having overtemp situations then you would be seeing bluescreens and/or spontaneous reboots.

Server timeouts are caused by connectivity issues. Try the following:

  • Power cycle your router
  • Connect to your router directly with a cable rather than wirelessly
  • If possible, test with a different router
  • If available, update your router firmware.
  • It may be worthwhile testing connectivity while using Google DNS: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using
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    Phugazi
    New Traveler
    11 years ago

    I had already tried:

    • Power cycle your router
    • Connect to your router directly with a cable rather than wirelessly

    Still had the error. If my router was the issue wouldn't I be having the same issues playing BF3 or surfing online? Also, I can swtich to my gaming laptop and play BF4 fine without the server timeout issues wirelessly and on the same router. 

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