Bad stuttering on pc.

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International
2 May 2010
London
Tottenham
Hi guys,

I was hoping that i wouldn't have to start a new thread, but i haven't had any answers in my other posts.

My PC is stuttering very bad during matches, it is getting worse with each match. My last game i had to quit because it was impossible to play.

I have checked and unchecked the various boxes in the set up menu but it is still the same.

My PC has a Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9550 processor.

I am not a computer buff, but all i know is that it ran FIFA 2012 ok.

What is strange is when i connect my laptop with Nvidia through to my TV, the game does not work at all.

Also, the game crashes if i play the sub games while the match is loading.

Any help would be appreciated
 
Hi nesa24,

Thanks, i hope this is what you wanted.

CPUID HWMonitor Report
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Binaries
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HWMonitor version 1.2.0.0

Monitoring
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Mainboard Model KSRAA (0x00000172 - 0x00034090)

LPCIO
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Hardware Monitors
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Hardware monitor NVIDIA I/O
Temperature 0 55°C (131°F) [0x37] (TMPIN0)

Hardware monitor Battery
Voltage 0 11.10 Volts [0x2B5C] (Current Voltage)
Capacity 0 44400 mWh [0xAD70] (Designed Capacity)
Capacity 1 44400 mWh [0xAD70] (Full Charge Capacity)
Capacity 2 44400 mWh [0xAD70] (Current Capacity)
Level 0 n.a. [0x64] (Wear Level)
Level 1 100 pc [0x64] (Charge Level)


Processors
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Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2

APICs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Processor 0
-- Core 0
-- Thread 0 0
-- Core 1
-- Thread 0 1

Timers
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ACPI timer 3.580 MHz
HPET timer 14.318 MHz
Perf timer 14.318 MHz
Sys timer 1.000 KHz


Processors Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T9550
Codename Penryn
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9550 @ 2.66GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket P (478) (0x7)
CPUID 6.7.A
Extended CPUID 6.17
Core Stepping E0
Technology 45 nm
Core Speed 2641.7 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 10.0 x 264.2 MHz
Rated Bus speed 1056.7 MHz
Stock frequency 2666 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T, VT-x
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 10.5x
Max VID 1.263 V
 
Here is some more info,

Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T9550

Temp Core #0 55c (131f)
Core #1 55c (131f)

FUJITSU MHZ2320BH G1

Temp Assembly 37c (98f)

NVIDIA GeForce9800M GTS

Temp TMPIN0 56c (132f)

Hope that helps
 
Temp is ok
Post
*your windows version
*download hijackthis and post scan log
 
You have a very similar laptop to me - I had a world of problems with FIFA 12 and stuttering, and solved them by downgrading my graphics drivers. The 9800m GTS doesn't seem to get on with the newer drivers at all - there hasn't been a noted performance rise for the 9xxx series in over a year, they're getting on a bit now.

So with the same card as you, and a similar 2.4ghz Dual core, I run FIFA13 on high, at 1680x1050, with V sync on, and with the 'lock at 60fps' button ticked.

The drivers I currently have are the 301.42 version, and FIFA runs fine. With anything newer it stuttered around horribly.

Give those drivers a go, and see if there's any difference. If not, here is a list of all the drivers compatible with your card. If the 301.42 drivers don't improve performance, try some older ones. It might take a bit of trial and error, but in my experience it will work.

Good luck!
 
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Temp is ok
Post
*your windows version
*download hijackthis and post scan log

Windows Vista Home Premium

Here is the scan log,

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 12:57:23, on 18/10/2012
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16450)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\2.3.787.43\{16cdff19-861d-48e3-a751-d99a27784753}\browsemngr.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\BookmarkDAV_client.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TRCMan\TRCMan.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\Utilities\KeNotify.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows iLivid Toolbar\Datamngr\datamngrUI.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2012\avp.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Roxio 2010\5.0\CPMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG Secure Search\vprot.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Zwinky_5q\bar\1.bin\5qbrmon.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\UWA\AAM Updates Notifier.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Nero\Update\NANotify.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\distnoted.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\SyncServer.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Origin.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerPlugin_11_4_402_287.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerPlugin_11_4_402_287.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = https://isearch.avg.com/?cid={62C50B73-9AF5-47E4-AFF1-0DFC8F715A3F}&mid=bb9a9ed0a75147d092edd16a1c1379f1-55efb00be1037888117a72a51945d0b69f81b23c&lang=en&ds=ft011&pr=sa&d=2012-03-18 23:31:15&v=12.2.5.32&sap=hp
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://startsear.ch/?aff=1&cf=f41cf0df-2902-11e1-8db8-00235af79002
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://search.alot.com/web?q=&pr=au...id=30325&camp_id=3574&tb_version=1.1.3001.0(B)
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Windows\SysWOW64\blank.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {cc2e2b99-14d3-4516-883c-9ea147f594ef} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Zwinky_5q\bar\1.bin\5qSrcAs.dll
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
 
You have a very similar laptop to me - I had a world of problems with FIFA 12 and stuttering, and solved them by downgrading my graphics drivers. The 9800m GTS doesn't seem to get on with the newer drivers at all - there hasn't been a noted performance rise for the 9xxx series in over a year, they're getting on a bit now.

So with the same card as you, and a similar 2.4ghz Dual core, I run FIFA13 on high, at 1680x1050, with V sync on, and with the 'lock at 60fps' button ticked.

The drivers I currently have are the 301.42 version, and FIFA runs fine. With anything newer it stuttered around horribly.

Give those drivers a go, and see if there's any difference. If not, here is a list of all the drivers compatible with your card. If the 301.42 drivers don't improve performance, try some older ones. It might take a bit of trial and error, but in my experience it will work.

Good luck!

Thanks TerrierJim, i will see what nesa comes up with and if no success i will follow your advice.

It's strange because FIFA 2012 worked fine.

I went into settings, and just clicked default settings and it is working a bit better.
 
And change this ASAP
Windows Vista Home Premium ?
Its transitional "OS" with too many gaming/online issues...
 


- Check the cpu usage..Maybe it is 100%...
If you want try these settings..

Open notepad and copy-paste these lines..save the file as platform.ini and copy-paste in FIFA 13/Game...run i68regenerator



//---------------------------------------------------------
// Asserts are on, but until input/window focus changing all works
// lets just let it break straight to the debugger if its available
//DISABLE_GRAPHICAL_SPORTSASSERT_IF_DEBUGGER_RUNNING = 1

//---------------------------------------------------------
// Bitwise mask of which cores to allow running (so 3 for core 0 & 1)
//THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 15 // quad core
//THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 7 // tripple core
THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 3 // dual core

// PORT SETTINGS
SKIP_BOOTFLOW=0

[]

// Threads

// Threads to run processes on and priority..
// -1 on a given processor means it isn't run as a thread, instead its run off the main loop
// -2 on a given processor means it isn't tied to a particular one, instead schedules itself on any available
// positive values tie us to a specific processor (generally not desired on PC)
AUDIO_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0
FE_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0
INPUT_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0
RENDER_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0
MAIN_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0
WINDOWS_MESSAGE_THREAD_PROCESSOR = 0

RENDER_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
AUDIO_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
INPUT_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
FE_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
MAIN_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
WINDOWS_MESSAGE_PRIORITY = 0
AUDIO_CPU_LOAD_LIMIT = 0
GAME_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0

// Distribute animation on job manager? Not currently on PC, would need to be a dynamic setting if we have a lot of cores
DISTRIBUTE_ANIM = 0

//---------------------------------------------------------
// apt heap overflow sizes
APT_GC_POOL_OVERFLOW_SIZE=32
APT_NONGC_POOL_OVERFLOW_SIZE=30

// WL : 07/08/06 : Database usage configuration
DB_USE_DIFFLISTS=0 // do NOT use the difflist feature of t3db. Save memory and speed things up.
DB_KEEP_FILE_IN_MEMORY=0 // DO keep the loaded .db file in memory to aid table resetting. We may be able to hit the disc for this, or use compressed memory storage or something. Optimization pending.
// WL

AI_ALL_ANIM_PLAYERS = 0

//FORCE_KIT_TYPE = 0
AI_RUN_AT_30HZ = 1

DISABLE_FRAMERATE=1
DISABLE_FPS_STATUS_TEXT=1


ENABLEREVEAL = 0

ENABLE_FRAMEANIMATION = 0

//FORCE_BODY_ID = 2
//FORCE_JERSEY_COLLAR_TYPE = 1
//FORCE_JERSEY_SLEEVE_LENGTH = 0
//FORCE_JERSEY_ARM_BAND = 0
//FORCE_SHOE_TYPE_ID = 0
//FORCE_PLAYER_ID=250
STADIUM_SIZE_MB=28

// Temporary until changes done code-side
FE_THREAD_STACK_SIZE=128000

//SB Enabling team management for subs flow
ENABLE_TM = 1

//DISABLE_NIS_PLAYBACK=1

// fade length to hide player popping in after arena selection or be a pro flow
FREE_ROAM_PLAYER_LOAD_FADE_DELAY=184

[ONLINE]
//BLAZE_SERVICE_NAME="fifa-2012-pc-loadtest"
//BLAZEENV="TEST"

[]
//---------------------------------------------------
// Emotional Engine Specific
ENABLE_EMOTIONAL_ENGINE = 0 // Activated for CoreX


//---------------------------------------------------
// Gameplay tuning
[HERO_MODE]
PASS_CALL_FRAMES_EFFECTIVE = 60 // how long call for pass is effective for

[EVALUATION]
BLOCK_TIME_AFTER_SHOT = 25 // (ticks) how long after a shot an unintentional touch will be a block

[FREE_ROAM_AUTOMATCH]
//ENABLED=1
//TIMEOUT=30
//GAMESYNCMODE=0
//HALF_LENGTH=10
//SAVEINPUT=1

[FIFASTEREO]
FELAYER_BG_DEPTH=100.0
FELAYER_FG_DEPTH=100.0
CONVERGENCE_GAMEPLAY=100.0
CONVERGENCE_THIRDPERSON=100.0
CONVERGENCE_FE=100.0
CONVERGENCE_NIS=100.0
CONVERGENCE_REPLAY=100.0
CONVERGENCE_HIGHLIGHT=60.0
CONVERGENCE_CREATEPLAYER=50.0
CONVERGENCE_TUNNEL=10.0
CONVERGENCE_SETPIECE=100.0
CONVERGENCE_FE_MENU=100.0
CONVERGENCE_KITSELECT=100.0
CONVERGENCE_UNASSIGNED=10.0


[CROWD]
//DISABLE_CROWD = 1
FE_CROWDS = 0
DISABLE_HUGE_FLAGS = 1
DISABLE_SCARVES = 1
DISABLE_LONG_NARROW_FLAGS = 1
DISABLE_WAVING_FLAGS = 1
DISABLE_FENCE_FLAGS = 1
DISABLE_BALLOONS = 1
DISABLE_CHOREOGRAPHIES = 1
DISABLE_DOUBLE_HOLDERS = 1
MAX_ANIM_ASSETS_TYPES = 1
MAX_CROWD_ANIMATIONS = 1
//CROWD_ANIMATABLE_ASSET
//CROWD_RIGOPLIST_ASSET
//IMPOSTER_NUM_PER_SECTION


[]

[ONLINE]
//BLAZEENV=DEV // which redirector to connect to, should be changed for TEST and FINAL environments correspondingly
//FORCE-NON-SECURE=1 // for now 1, need to sort out certificates for secure connection


VERIFY_EXE_LOCATION=0
 
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The default settings of platform.ini are:



//---------------------------------------------------------
// Asserts are on, but until input/window focus changing all works
// lets just let it break straight to the debugger if its available
//DISABLE_GRAPHICAL_SPORTSASSERT_IF_DEBUGGER_RUNNING = 1

//---------------------------------------------------------
// Bitwise mask of which cores to allow running (so 3 for core 0 & 1)
//THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 15 // quad core
//THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 7 // tripple core
//THREAD_AFFINITY_MASK = 3 // dual core

// PORT SETTINGS
SKIP_BOOTFLOW=0

[]

// Threads

// Threads to run processes on and priority..
// -1 on a given processor means it isn't run as a thread, instead its run off the main loop
// -2 on a given processor means it isn't tied to a particular one, instead schedules itself on any available
// positive values tie us to a specific processor (generally not desired on PC)
AUDIO_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2
FE_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2
INPUT_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2
RENDER_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2
MAIN_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2
WINDOWS_MESSAGE_THREAD_PROCESSOR = -2

RENDER_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0
AUDIO_THREAD_PRIORITY = 2
INPUT_THREAD_PRIORITY = 2
FE_THREAD_PRIORITY = 1
MAIN_THREAD_PRIORITY = 3
WINDOWS_MESSAGE_PRIORITY = 0

//GAME_THREAD_PRIORITY = 0

// Distribute animation on job manager? Not currently on PC, would need to be a dynamic setting if we have a lot of cores
DISTRIBUTE_ANIM = 0

//---------------------------------------------------------
// apt heap overflow sizes
APT_GC_POOL_OVERFLOW_SIZE=32
APT_NONGC_POOL_OVERFLOW_SIZE=30

// WL : 07/08/06 : Database usage configuration
DB_USE_DIFFLISTS=0 // do NOT use the difflist feature of t3db. Save memory and speed things up.
DB_KEEP_FILE_IN_MEMORY=0 // DO keep the loaded .db file in memory to aid table resetting. We may be able to hit the disc for this, or use compressed memory storage or something. Optimization pending.
// WL

AI_ALL_ANIM_PLAYERS = 1

//FORCE_KIT_TYPE = 0
AI_RUN_AT_30HZ = 1

DISABLE_FRAMERATE=0
DISABLE_FPS_STATUS_TEXT=0


ENABLEREVEAL = 1

ENABLE_FRAMEANIMATION = 1

//FORCE_BODY_ID = 2
//FORCE_JERSEY_COLLAR_TYPE = 1
//FORCE_JERSEY_SLEEVE_LENGTH = 0
//FORCE_JERSEY_ARM_BAND = 0
//FORCE_SHOE_TYPE_ID = 0
//FORCE_PLAYER_ID=250
STADIUM_SIZE_MB=28

// Temporary until changes done code-side
FE_THREAD_STACK_SIZE=128000

//SB Enabling team management for subs flow
ENABLE_TM = 1

//DISABLE_NIS_PLAYBACK=1

// fade length to hide player popping in after arena selection or be a pro flow
FREE_ROAM_PLAYER_LOAD_FADE_DELAY=184

[ONLINE]
//BLAZE_SERVICE_NAME="fifa-2012-pc-loadtest"
//BLAZEENV="TEST"

[]
//---------------------------------------------------
// Emotional Engine Specific
ENABLE_EMOTIONAL_ENGINE = 1 // Activated for CoreX


//---------------------------------------------------
// Gameplay tuning
[HERO_MODE]
PASS_CALL_FRAMES_EFFECTIVE = 60 // how long call for pass is effective for

[EVALUATION]
BLOCK_TIME_AFTER_SHOT = 25 // (ticks) how long after a shot an unintentional touch will be a block

[FREE_ROAM_AUTOMATCH]
//ENABLED=1
//TIMEOUT=30
//GAMESYNCMODE=0
//HALF_LENGTH=10
//SAVEINPUT=1

[FIFASTEREO]
FELAYER_BG_DEPTH=10000.0
FELAYER_FG_DEPTH=150.0
CONVERGENCE_GAMEPLAY=500.0
CONVERGENCE_THIRDPERSON=150.0
CONVERGENCE_FE=100.0
CONVERGENCE_NIS=100.0
CONVERGENCE_REPLAY=100.0
CONVERGENCE_HIGHLIGHT=60.0
CONVERGENCE_CREATEPLAYER=50.0
CONVERGENCE_TUNNEL=10.0
CONVERGENCE_SETPIECE=100.0
CONVERGENCE_FE_MENU=100.0
CONVERGENCE_KITSELECT=100.0
CONVERGENCE_UNASSIGNED=10.0

[]

[ONLINE]
//BLAZEENV=DEV // which redirector to connect to, should be changed for TEST and FINAL environments correspondingly
//FORCE-NON-SECURE=1 // for now 1, need to sort out certificates for secure connection


VERIFY_EXE_LOCATION=0
 
You have a very similar laptop to me - I had a world of problems with FIFA 12 and stuttering, and solved them by downgrading my graphics drivers. The 9800m GTS doesn't seem to get on with the newer drivers at all - there hasn't been a noted performance rise for the 9xxx series in over a year, they're getting on a bit now.

So with the same card as you, and a similar 2.4ghz Dual core, I run FIFA13 on high, at 1680x1050, with V sync on, and with the 'lock at 60fps' button ticked.

The drivers I currently have are the 301.42 version, and FIFA runs fine. With anything newer it stuttered around horribly.

Give those drivers a go, and see if there's any difference. If not, here is a list of all the drivers compatible with your card. If the 301.42 drivers don't improve performance, try some older ones. It might take a bit of trial and error, but in my experience it will work.

Good luck!

Hi guys,

Just to let you know that i have tried TerrierJim's settings and after 3 games it is working fine. No stuttering at all. That is without downloading new drivers. :BOP:

The game still crashes though if i play the challenges before the match.

Thanks to all :))
 
Windowed mode seems to be the only way I get a stutter free game at full screen and full resolution. If I just full screen it the stuttering is unbearable.
 
Anyway to disable the pop up overlays that display in game stats during gameplay? that and the advantage logo is still causing the game to stutter for me, i thought the new nvidia drivers had sorted it, but i was wrong.
 
I am now having terrible issues with stuttering. Strange thing is it played smooth until I formatted my pc.

Could this be a sound issue as the intro sound sometimes stutters and in some cases during commentary.

I have recently been getting overheating issues on my cpu but have cleaned the fan and redone thermal paste and it seems to have done the trick in fixing that issue.

I am running Windows Vista Home on e8500 processor, 4 gig of ram and a ATI 4890HD 1 gig card.

Any help appreciated.
 
The new nvidia drivers are out and per frame rendering has returned, seems to have solved my problems for now.

Multi display performace
max pre redered frames set to 1
vsync app controlled
Triple buffering off (stutters in cuts but not gameplay)
 
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