Laptop game lagging

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Games run with low frame rates or stuttering during gameplay.

Symptoms
  • Low FPS
  • Choppy video
  • Input lag
Possible Causes
  • Thermal throttling
  • Using integrated graphics
  • Background apps

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Force Dedicated GPU

In Nvidia/AMD settings, set the game to use the "High-performance processor".

2

Lower Game Settings

Reduce resolution and shadows to match your hardware.

3

Plug in Charger

Laptops heavily throttle performance when running on battery.

When to See a Technician

Check your RAM; if you only have 8GB, the system is likely swapping to the disk, causing lag.

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