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EA_Barry
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6 years ago

Minimum and Recommended PC Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor (AMD): FX-4350 or Equivalent Processor (Intel): i3-3220 or Equivalent Memory: 4 GB Graphics card (AMD): Radeon HD 7730 or Equivalent Graphi...
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LoaC07
6 years ago

Ok, so basically when I play PvZ BFN my CPU suddenly skyrockets up to 100%. This makes the game EXTREMELY laggy, and yes I do have all my settings at minimum. Keep in mind I have more than the recommended specs, and my computer is really beefy in general. So is it only me that experiences these massive lag spikes? If so, What am I doing wrong?

  • lucprins's avatar
    lucprins
    6 years ago
    @LoaC07 The game runs on 100% CPU AND it uses 0.0% GPU for me
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      EA_Barry
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      6 years ago

      @lucprins @cyberfredcobra @LoaC07 

      Please try these steps to help prevent that:

      1. Make sure your monitor is connected to your GPU rather than motherboard video output
      2. Open the nvidia Control Panel
      3. Click Manage 3D settings
      4. Click the Program Settings tab
      5. Click the Add button
      6. Select the game from the list or click browse and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\PVZ Battle for Neighborville\PVZBattleforNeighborville.exe
      7. Select PVZBattleforNeighborville.exe and then Open
      8. Customise individual settings if you like
      9. Exit nvidia control panel and try playing.

      If this does not help you, please post your Dxdiag so we can take a look, thanks.

      https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/

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    WerderJoh
    6 years ago

    I have exact the same problem. My Specs are way better the the minimum and I play with everything on low. I have the newest graphic driver and so on. But still as soon  as I start the game my CPU goes up from 10 to 100% with makes the game really unplayable. I hope the developers plan performance developments soon!

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