Why does Starcraft 2 get slower as a match progresses?
The problem is simple, I fear the solution is unobtainable.
Whenever I get (roughly) more than 120 supply my game comes to almost a complete standstill. Playing ladder makes me cry a little inside. I need it to not to lag at all. It's not the connection as playing campaign gives me the same problem. Currently all graphics are set to their very lowest.
My Rig:
Windows 7 b 64-bit
Intel core i7 3.5gh
16 GB of RAM (DDR3-2133 (G Skill RipjawsZ F3-17000CL9-4GBZH))
Radeon Dual-X R9 280x 3GB
448gb SSD Samsung
1000w PSU
I've overclocked a bit to get some extra juice out of this badboy. Sadly, in SC this makes no difference.
I can play any other game for fun, Thief is the newest one I've tried out all on maximum.
Running latest drivers and versions of everything.
Best Answer
I had different but similar issue: problem was related to SSD drive.
See more details here in SC2 topic: Replays freeze/don't work after upgrading to Windows 8!
and in superuser site topic: https://superuser.com/questions/570416/ssd-works-slow-under-windows-8/746207#746207
Eventually, my claims to manufacturer was satisfied and I got credit for my SSD. I got around 60% of original price though.
I would recommend you to run diagnostic tool and if version confirmed - talk to manufacturer for replacement with another model/money back or store credit.
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Why does StarCraft 2 lag so much?
Restart your computer to resolve problems caused by programs and services running in the background. Make sure the game is up to date before playing. Updating the game while you're playing may degrade performance. Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues.How do I increase my game speed in StarCraft 2?
To do it, hit f10 --> options --> Gameplay , then slide the "game speed" slider to the desired speed.Why is StarCraft so slow?
Slow and choppy gameplay can have a variety of causes. Make sure your computer meets the Starcraft: Remastered System Requirements. Update your drivers and operating system to resolve any compatibility issues. Close all other applications to resolve software conflicts and free up resources.What does game speed do in StarCraft 2?
Game Speed is the speed at which your game runs. There are five speed settings to choose from: Slower, Slow, Normal, Fast and Faster. Faster is the default speed for custom and ladder matches....Game Speed.Game SpeedSpeed FactorReal-Time Seconds in 1 Minute Normal TimeFaster1.442.864 more rows•May 4, 2022StarCraft 2: uThermal's SUPER SLOW Terran Push!
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Answer 2
As others have mentioned, your graphics system is not the bottleneck, none of your hardware is. You may notice that you experience almost the exact same slowdown with low or high graphics settings.
It's something interfering frequently with your CPU's active process. Probably malware, but possibly non-malicious antivirus or network checking software.
In task manager, disable all processes except the ones that crash your computer, and try running the game.
Answer 3
A very possible issue that can occur is that your CPU or GPU is not boosting properly; more likely it is your GPU.
I had an HD 7870 and I was playing Dead Island, noticed that I was getting 25% of my normal FPS, and checked out my GPU-z. My core clock was stuck at 300 MHz as if the GPU was idling. The normal speed is 1000 MHz.
I simply had to restart my PC and the problem went away but your situation might involved a different fix.
Anyways, check your boost speeds and make sure they are being hit during gameplay.
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