Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Lowering the graphics settings in the game
• Method 2 of 2: Improve Your Computer
• Tips

Usually, you can get rid of the brakes in the game by lowering the settings in this game, or by improving the computer's configuration. The amount of RAM and the quality of the video card are the two main metrics for gaming performance. Also, if during the game you have various applications running, they can also slow down the game, taking up system resources. Understanding how to get rid of the brakes in games will help you not suffer from low responsiveness of processes in the game. Read on for more detailed instructions.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Lowering the graphics settings in the game

1. 1 Start the game that is slowing down for you.
2. 2 Look for the settings menu and select graphic settings.
3. 3 Lower your screen resolution and textures until you find a sweet spot where the game is still pretty good enough to stop lagging.
4. 4 Disable antialiasing and anisotropic filters if you have a weak video card.
5. 5 Use the Windows Task Manager to disable all unnecessary programs while you are playing. This will free up RAM that the game application may need.

Method 2 of 2: Improve Your Computer

1. 1 Check the system requirements for the game or games you will be playing. Be sure to upgrade any parts of your computer that are currently weaker than what you need to play comfortably. The information you need can be found on the box or on the Internet, in stores or from vendors (where you buy the software).
   • Focus on the recommended system requirements, not the minimum. When improving your computer, it is usually best to improve a little more than you think is necessary at the moment, so that further improvements are not required too soon.
2. 2 You can view the components of your computer by right-clicking on the My Computer icon and choosing Properties. The General tab will show you what kind of processor you have and how much RAM you have. If you click on the Hardware tab, you will see all the components of the computer, including the video card.
   • Decide on the components to improve by matching your hardware to what is recommended for comfortable play. Usually, increasing the amount of RAM or replacing the video card is enough to get rid of the brakes. Also, you may have to change the processor, since yours is outdated, and it is worth taking the motherboard with it. If your computer is that old, your best bet is to buy a whole new computer.
3. 3 Decide if you want to improve the computer yourself, or if you need professional help. It is not difficult to do all the work yourself, but you will have to assemble all the parts yourself and be responsible for possible errors or consequences of improper assembly. Professional services will cost money, but in this case, you can be sure that everything will work correctly once the assembly is complete. If problems arise, they will fix everything for you, as a rule, free of charge.

Tips

• The computer requirements decrease as the graphics settings are lowered until the computer can safely play the game in full. More often than not, replacing one or two components is enough to get rid of the brakes.
• In online games, the brakes are often caused by poor internet connection. If you are confident that the computer meets the requirements for the game, check the ping of the games you are playing. If your ping is above 200, this is definitely a source of brakes in the game. If you have a low frame rate per second (FPS), then the problem is definitely in the computer itself.
• Always update the drivers for your video card.This will help ensure that the GPU is delivering full performance. Search the Internet for "Drivers", then select your video card.
• Consider downloading a game booster like Razer's Game Booster. It allows you to increase system performance and get a higher FPS. The process will be performed automatically, closing all unnecessary processes and applications for the duration of the game, and then restoring them when you close the game.