Windows 7 Lags when I play ANY game.

sygnus21 said:

Quinnfap said:

DirectX is completely updated already, and it didn't solve the problem .
When I get home from work I'll check those background processes.

What do you mean by this? Did you update DX or do you mean Windows 7 already has DX11?

Also you might look through here for some tips - Tips on Troubleshooting Game Issues

I mean I went on DXs website or whatever and downloaded the updater (I'm at work right now so I can't remember the link, exactly)

Quinnfap said:

I mean I went on DXs website or whatever and downloaded the updater (I'm at work right now so I can't remember the link, exactly)

You answered my question - which is what I was hoping you meant. Good.

With that I suggest you look through my tips on troubleshooting game issues.

Good luck.

I've tried that guide before; it didn't seem to work . I think I'll try updating my sound drivers as I'm not sure if I recall doing it. I'll post the results soon.

No results. I'm gonna cry

Just to confirm you have checked whats running in the background? Run WoW, or Portal ( at this point it doesn't matter). When it starts to lag, post a screen shot of the performance tab, which can be found in task manager.

Clinkz said:

Just to confirm you have checked whats running in the background? Run WoW, or Portal ( at this point it doesn't matter). When it starts to lag, post a screen shot of the performance tab, which can be found in task manager.

See attached for Portal

Here is the WoW window too, for additional reference, with its latency showing and the process window showing as well.

Dont mind my stupid ActionBars, i just got a trial on my account and I havent fixed my bars for cataclysm at all ^^;

Right, thanks for posting those. Your system appears to be running at an acceptable level, so it leads me to think your GPU is to blame. Could you uninstall your Video card driver and re install the latest driver for your card, which i believe is this one.

This was a triumph! Thanks so much, I havent noticed any lag yet!

I am glad it is sorted, and you are welcome. :)