solved Frame Spikes Returned

[DragonSoulkin]

Frame spikes have returned. I've provided every bit of information I can think of so hopefully we can figure something out.

dcs.log DxDiag.txt vTF-77 Dynamic Training V1.2.6-20241002-185319.trk

[Moezilla]

One thing that sticks out is that your motherboard BIOS is 5 years old and there have been 15 full releases, and a beta from less than a month ago, since your installed version. Apart from CPU microcode optimisations, power management improvements, and better device compatibility, there have been 5 security issues patched that may or may not fall inside your use cases.

In Windows, it's probably worth doing some standard stuff if you haven't checked on them in a while: Windows Update, install latest AMD chipset drivers, ensure game mode and game bar are disabled.

[Kanelbolle]

Would check windows graphic settings for both .exe files in bin & mt-bin. And Nvidia control settings for both files.

Se here:

 

There is also suggested trying to run the .exe file in mt-bin with the Launcher disabled.

Would also uncheck Vsync.

 

Other then that I have a check list i follow if i or other have problems:

1. Try to update to the latest GPU drivers or reinstalling it. NVIDIA: Always use the option "Custom installation" and select "Clean installation". Not doing a clean installation sometimes causes issues.

2. You can try this if you have a Nvidia GPU: Change "Background Application Max Frame Rate" to "ON" and example "100" (or what you want to keep it at) in "Nvidia Control Panel" under "Manage 3D settings". Start DCS and check if the problem is still there. It's a bug in the driver, if it's off... sometimes it does 30-40 fps.

3. Delete the content in the "fxo" and "metashaders2" folders from the saved games folder. ( usually under %USERPROFILE%\\Saved Games\\DCS.openbeta )

4. Run a cleanup and repair (slow repair) on DCS : \[https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/709/\](https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/709/)

5. Try setting the "Low" graphics preset for testing.

6. Check if you are running MT (multi-threaded) version of DCS, Start the game and look in the lower right corner of the main manu, it should say "MULTI THREAD PREVIEW". If you have more problems check the MT forum for the issue you are having and report it if you can't find it there: [https://forum.dcs.world/forum/1144-multi-threading-bug-reports-temp/](https://forum.dcs.world/forum/1144-multi-threading-bug-reports-temp/)

7. Remove all MODS if nothing else works. (scripts and mod files that were installed) Might need to rename your DCS profile folder to be Shure.

8. Turn off hotplug under "Adjust controls". (Disables DCS from checking if a device was connected while the game is running.) In some cases this can cause lag.

9. Always have the game and your windows page file on a SSD drive (not on a regular HDD). Also check if you're low on space.

10. Check that your system components are not throttled by heat. CPU, GPU and motherboard. Example with HWINFO64 while running the game.

11. Streamdeck export scrips might cause issues, remove them from the game if installed to check if they are the cause.

 

12. Unplug any USB hub if you use one. Sometimes hubs can cause problems in DCS.

 

* Point 6. Is outdated

Edited October 3, 2024 by Kanelbolle

[DragonSoulkin]

On 10/3/2024 at 2:51 AM, Moezilla said:

One thing that sticks out is that your motherboard BIOS is 5 years old and there have been 15 full releases, and a beta from less than a month ago, since your installed version. Apart from CPU microcode optimisations, power management improvements, and better device compatibility, there have been 5 security issues patched that may or may not fall inside your use cases.

In Windows, it's probably worth doing some standard stuff if you haven't checked on them in a while: Windows Update, install latest AMD chipset drivers, ensure game mode and game bar are disabled.

I actually use game bar, but that wasn't it. Weird that it hasn't affected any other of my games but I flashed the bios and updated the chipset drivers and DCS is now running damn near perfect even bringing my settings back up. Thanks a bunch the bios hadn't even crossed my mind.