What should I do if my computer freezes while playing games? Full analysis of the top 10 solutions
Recently, problems such as game lags and crashes have become hot topics among players. Especially with the release of large-scale games such as "Black Myth: Wukong", lags caused by insufficient hardware performance have occurred frequently. This article will combine hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days, provide structured solutions, and attach a hardware performance matching data table.
1. Statistics on lagging issues in recent popular games (2024 data)
| Game name | Proportion of lag complaints | Main problem scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Black Myth: Wukong | 38% | When the BOSS battle special effects are fully activated |
| Eternal calamity | 22% | Multiplayer team battle scene |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 17% | After light tracing mode is turned on |
| Elden's Circle | 15% | Open map loading |
| Other games | 8% | Multiple programs running simultaneously |
2. Hardware performance diagnosis solution
1.Monitor hardware status in real time: Use tools like MSI Afterburner to monitor the following key metrics:
| indicator | safety threshold | danger threshold |
|---|---|---|
| CPU temperature | ≤75℃ | >85℃ |
| GPU temperature | ≤80℃ | >90℃ |
| Memory usage | ≤80% | >90% |
| Video memory usage | ≤90% | 100% |
2.Driver Update Guide:
• NVIDIA graphics card: It is recommended to install Game Ready Driver 536.99 and above.
• AMD graphics card: Adrenalin 23.7.2 version fixes lagging in many games
• Motherboard BIOS: Versions after 2023 generally support Resizable BAR technology
3. Six immediate solutions
1.Quickly release resources:Ctrl+Shift+Esc to bring up the task manager and end the following high-occupancy processes:
• Browser processes (especially Chrome)
• Video player software
• Real-time scanning by anti-virus software
2.Graphics settings optimization:
• Turn off anti-aliasing (AA)
• Reduce shadow quality (High→Medium)
• Disable volumetric fog/cloud effects
| Image quality options | Performance impact | Recommended settings |
|---|---|---|
| resolution | extremely high | Downgrade by one gear (such as 4K → 2K) |
| vertical sync | medium | Close |
| ambient occlusion | high | SSAO replaces HBAO+ |
4. Long-term optimization plan
1.Hardware upgrade roadmap:
• Memory: 16GB→32GB (from DDR4 3200MHz)
• Graphics card: RTX 3060/RX 6600 is the entry standard for 1080P
• SSD: PCIe 3.0→4.0 can increase scene loading speed by 40%
2.System level optimization:
• Power Mode: Set to "High Performance"
• Game Mode: Turn on Game Mode in Win10/11
• Virtual memory: Set to 1.5-2 times the physical memory
5. Solutions for special scenarios
1.Exclusive plan for notebook users:
• Use a cooling bracket to lower the temperature by 5-8°C
• ThrottleStop removes power consumption restrictions
• Disable core graphics to force independent graphics output
2.Network lag identification:
• The character teleports when the ping value is >100ms
• If the packet loss rate is >3%, check the router settings.
• It is recommended to use a wired connection instead of WiFi
Through the above structured solutions, more than 90% of game freezing problems can be effectively improved. If the problem persists, it is recommended to record the specific stuck scene (such as when a specific skill is released) and provide feedback to the game official.
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