SA:MP lags

[Hoffmann]

Hi Argo,

Past weeks Argo started lagging like hell.
The chatbox is VERY VERY laggy, when i type something it takes like 3 seconds to appear, or when trying to see the main chat.
While driving a car i simply hit something that doesn't exists, when somebody is driving me I am falling from the car/bike.

Is there anyway to fix this ?

[Garfield]

Yes , buy a new internet .

[Murt]

Yes , buy a new internet .

I have experienced it also, so it's may not be his Internet. My Internet is perfectly fine and sometimes I experience delay.

[Hoffmann]

My internet is just fine, lags to german server are not more than 50, lags to Argo and ParUni are not more that 50.

[Rusty]

Yes , buy a new internet .

 
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Try the following -


GTA:SA Display Settings
Draw Distance - Minimum
Frame Limiter - On (needed for /fpslimit to work)
Visual FX Quality - Low
Anti Aliasing - Off
Resolution - As low as possible, at 16 bit

/fpslimit
You need to use a program like Fraps, so that you can see your FPS (frames per second) while playing. Basically, evaluate what your FPS averages as during game play, then set /fpslimit to slightly under that number. This is to prevent the lag that occurs when something happens during game play (loading new textures or objects for example), that your computer can't handle at the FPS you were previously on.

Low Quality Mod
The following mod includes some lower quality textures and effects that replace the default ones.

Task Manager Priority
While the game is running, ALT+TAB to your desktop, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open your Task Manager, go to the tab that says Processes, loot for gta_sa.exe, right click on it, choose priority, and set the priority as high as possible. Depending on your computer configuration, setting it as Realtime may sometimes lead to minor issues, such as the sound cutting out from time to time. If you experience said problems, then just set the priority to the level before Realtime.

[Ralfeo]

I have the same problem   

[Murt]

I think Rusty's explanation is really good, try that if you experience any lag. But I just experienced delay, no fps drops.

[Que]

Since everybody's noticing it, it has to be the server. I'm having this issue as well.

[Ben.]

I get about one second delay on a bad day 
Yeah, Rusty made the best suggestion 

[Ted]

Remember there is a difference between broadband connection lag and Frame rate lag. Saying this as people tend to get the two confused. Adjusting settings involving graphics will have no effect on ping on frame rate.

Anyhow if you are experiencing frame rate issues in particular when you have the chat in bold colour, been experienced in Vista and Windows 7 mainly you can go here: http://forum.sa-mp.com/showthread.php?t=250823 and use the optional samp update which fixes this. Until i found this update i had to continuously press F7 to resolve the issue with the chat each time i joined otherwise it would cause a tremendous frame rate drop.

Back to the original post in hand, at what times are you experiencing this, does this happen when many players are online?

[MrFrancis]

when i type something it takes like 3 seconds to appear

Lol, it takes me 4-6 seconds... 24/7

[Hoffmann]

Lol, it takes me 4-6 seconds... 24/7

That's more than bad.

Remember there is a difference between broadband connection lag and Frame rate lag. Saying this as people tend to get the two confused. Adjusting settings involving graphics will have no effect on ping on frame rate.

Anyhow if you are experiencing frame rate issues in particular when you have the chat in bold colour, been experienced in Vista and Windows 7 mainly you can go here: http://forum.sa-mp.com/showthread.php?t=250823 and use the optional samp update which fixes this. Until i found this update i had to continuously press F7 to resolve the issue with the chat each time i joined otherwise it would cause a tremendous frame rate drop.

Back to the original post in hand, at what times are you experiencing this, does this happen when many players are online?

I downloaded the update of the client, and it seems to be working, thanks Ted.

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Try the following -


GTA:SA Display Settings
Draw Distance - Minimum
Frame Limiter - On (needed for /fpslimit to work)
Visual FX Quality - Low
Anti Aliasing - Off
Resolution - As low as possible, at 16 bit

/fpslimit
You need to use a program like Fraps, so that you can see your FPS (frames per second) while playing. Basically, evaluate what your FPS averages as during game play, then set /fpslimit to slightly under that number. This is to prevent the lag that occurs when something happens during game play (loading new textures or objects for example), that your computer can't handle at the FPS you were previously on.

Low Quality Mod
The following mod includes some lower quality textures and effects that replace the default ones.

Task Manager Priority
While the game is running, ALT+TAB to your desktop, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open your Task Manager, go to the tab that says Processes, loot for gta_sa.exe, right click on it, choose priority, and set the priority as high as possible. Depending on your computer configuration, setting it as Realtime may sometimes lead to minor issues, such as the sound cutting out from time to time. If you experience said problems, then just set the priority to the level before Realtime.

I tried, nothing has changed, thanks anyway.

[JDC]

I did not experience it awhile ago, although it was "Unholy Hours" or CET Early Mornings.

[Eminem.]

I keep having D/C in midnight on my time however I don't think this is related at all. If you lag, get a better computer I guess or internet connection. Lag is something we all go through and have to get used to it. If you can't stand SA:MP lag which exists in ALL SA:MP servers then MTA SA is good enough for you.. About the lag chat, yes it is normal that it takes that much, especially when many people talk, it will take a while to see your own chat line. Lag also occurs if you're using texture mods and have a low stream memory.

A tip. Start Task Manager then right click on gta_sa.exe and Set Affinity and check those which are available. If you have a good computer it will run smoothly however you can get problems if have a slow computer and processor.

[Drastic]

I'm experiencing lag too.