I don't know why, but for the past couple of weeks I've been rubberbanding and stuttering in BF3. This never happened before, but only the occasional rubberbanding. Now it is like every game I go into I'm stuttering and rubberbanding like crazy, almost to the point of unplayable. I don't know if it is a driver issue or maybe my computer is just to old and dying on me. It happens even when no one else is using the internet. It is very frustrating. :facewall: Could it be a hardware issue? Any suggestions?
Constant rubberbanding/stuttering in BF3
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I can't say in specific with the information you've provided. I'd need a bit more.
But, an example of what my computer does; If I play any source game (TF2, DOD, CSS) and close the client. I have to restart before playing those games. If not, I suffer massive stutter lag. NOTE: I only play source games so I'm not sure how that may pan to other games.
I haven't dabbled or try to fix it because it really doesn't bother me that bad.
But, an example of what my computer does; If I play any source game (TF2, DOD, CSS) and close the client. I have to restart before playing those games. If not, I suffer massive stutter lag. NOTE: I only play source games so I'm not sure how that may pan to other games.
I haven't dabbled or try to fix it because it really doesn't bother me that bad.
Usually the rubber banding you're experiencing is stemmed from a poor connection or connection speed to the destination. Here is a list of questions you'll need to ask yourself and some possible fixes:
1. Is anyone uploading or downloading data on the same network that you're on?
2. Have you power cycled your router and modem? Pull the plug for 30 seconds and then reconnect power to both devices.
3. Run command prompt as administrator and type the following: ipconfig /flushdns
4. Under msconfig do you have startup items that could be using your internet connection? Programs run in the background that you are not aware of if allowed to startup when Windows starts.
5. Is your Windows Firewall or hardware firewall built into your router configured to have ports opened for that specific game?
The actual stuttering could be due to too many programs running and the resources for the hardware you have installed are working overtime or high temperatures due to increased load or possibly poor cooling. There are so many different reasons why you would possibly experience this type of issue so try the list above and see if we can't narrow down the possible causes. Let me know if you have any trouble or do not know how to do these things and I will go further in depth on how to perform these tasks. Keep us posted and good luck!
1. Is anyone uploading or downloading data on the same network that you're on?
2. Have you power cycled your router and modem? Pull the plug for 30 seconds and then reconnect power to both devices.
3. Run command prompt as administrator and type the following: ipconfig /flushdns
4. Under msconfig do you have startup items that could be using your internet connection? Programs run in the background that you are not aware of if allowed to startup when Windows starts.
5. Is your Windows Firewall or hardware firewall built into your router configured to have ports opened for that specific game?
The actual stuttering could be due to too many programs running and the resources for the hardware you have installed are working overtime or high temperatures due to increased load or possibly poor cooling. There are so many different reasons why you would possibly experience this type of issue so try the list above and see if we can't narrow down the possible causes. Let me know if you have any trouble or do not know how to do these things and I will go further in depth on how to perform these tasks. Keep us posted and good luck!
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1. Is anyone uploading or downloading data on the same network that you're on?
It depends. There are 3 computers including mine and an iPod touch that can connect to the network I'm on. Even still if someone wasn't downloading or uploading something on another computer I still am rubberbanding.
2. Have you power cycled your router and modem? Pull the plug for 30 seconds and then reconnect power to both devices.
I don't think I have done that. The only thing I've done to the modem was reset it using the small button behind it.
3. Run command prompt as administrator and type the following: ipconfig /flushdns
Done.
4. Under msconfig do you have startup items that could be using your internet connection? Programs run in the background that you are not aware of if allowed to startup when Windows starts.
I've unchecked the ones I think would be using the internet.
5. Is your Windows Firewall or hardware firewall built into your router configured to have ports opened for that specific game?
I have no idea and have no idea how to access it to open ports.
Also, there is this weird thing that happens when I put my computer to sleep and then when I turn it back on, it seems like webpages load slow. However, when I restart my computer, webpages load fairly fast. =/
It depends. There are 3 computers including mine and an iPod touch that can connect to the network I'm on. Even still if someone wasn't downloading or uploading something on another computer I still am rubberbanding.
2. Have you power cycled your router and modem? Pull the plug for 30 seconds and then reconnect power to both devices.
I don't think I have done that. The only thing I've done to the modem was reset it using the small button behind it.
3. Run command prompt as administrator and type the following: ipconfig /flushdns
Done.
4. Under msconfig do you have startup items that could be using your internet connection? Programs run in the background that you are not aware of if allowed to startup when Windows starts.
I've unchecked the ones I think would be using the internet.
5. Is your Windows Firewall or hardware firewall built into your router configured to have ports opened for that specific game?
I have no idea and have no idea how to access it to open ports.
Also, there is this weird thing that happens when I put my computer to sleep and then when I turn it back on, it seems like webpages load slow. However, when I restart my computer, webpages load fairly fast. =/
I would shut your machine down when you're done for the day. I don't have the sleep option enabled on any of the machines I use. If I'm not going to be using it then I power down. Here is a safe and reliable program that I recommend everyone use as it clears junk that gets left behind or stored by programs. Just use the free version: CCleaner. I use this when I'm finished browsing or using the computer for the day. Note that if you use saved passwords in your browser this will remove them unless you deselect that option in CCleaner. Everyone should be manually entering their passwords anyway for security reasons. That is a separate topic all together so I won't go into that here.
With that said, have you power cycled your router? On the subject of opening ports for games, generally there is a support page on the developers website that has a guide on how to open ports for that specific game. Google the game and ports to open. This is also called port forwarding but you might need to set a static IP address for it to work properly depending on your setup and if you're looking to host a game like in Warcraft 3 or Starcraft, etc. That is also an entire lengthy topic that can be covered but I think you get the idea.
The next task I would monitor is your operating temperatures as heat can also negatively impact the performance of your computer. Below I'll post the program you can use to monitor voltages and temperatures for your computer. The program is free and it is called CPUID Hardware Monitor. I also will use CoreTemp since it monitors my CPU core temps and has a plugin for my G15. However when I want to know more information about my running temperatures I use CPUID HWMonitor. Once you get this installed, you will need to know the normal running temperature ranges for all of the hardware in your tower so you can properly monitor them. I know this is a lot of information but please do not be discouraged or intimidated. It is just like anything else we don't know a lot about until we get experience. Let me know how it goes please and don't be afraid to ask questions. Thanks!
Downloads:
CCleaner
CPUID HWMonitor
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I power cycled my router today as you suggested. I'm still trying to figure out how to login to my router settings, but I don't have the right username or password so I will have to call Comcast I suppose. Also, I have a G15. Where can I find the CoreTemp applet?
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for most routers... default admin username and password are both "admin"... go to control panel.. network and internet... view network computers and devices... right click the router... view device webpage.
That equates to about 57 degrees celcius which is normally an okay running temperature under heavy load. To be sure it might be worth checking the safe running temperature range for your processor by knowing your model CPU and going to the manufacturer's website (Intel / AMD) and looking up the product information. It is worth installing CPUID HWMonitor to see more temperatures like your video card temperature or other temps within your system. You can always uninstall it after you've collected the data or resolved your current issues. The router user manual should instruct you on how to reach the control panel. Most are the default IP gateway for example: 192.168.1.1 or even 192.168.0.1 and so on. Also the user name is usually Admin and the password is usually blank. Consult your user manual for the router if you try these options and find that you cannot reach the control panel.
However on the subject of trying to figure out the source of the problem, you'll need to find a good time where you won't affect other people using the network and or internet and remove the router from the equation and just plug your computer into the modem. Take the "internet" cat 5 (the cable going from the modem to your router) cable from the back of your router and plug it into your computer. Try to recreate the issues you're having by playing the games you experience rubber banding or stuttering. If you still experience those issues it would be worth a phone call to your provider to see if they can assist by locating a weak signal or failing modem, etc. Let me know how it goes man and good luck!
