Game priority

Question

Hello, quick question.When i set my Game priority in task manager to high i get imput lag on keyboard is there any way to make it so the game stays high priority but no imput lag? Maybe to put high priority on something else.

Answer 1

There should be no need to set your games to High Priority in Task Manager.

If you are using a low or low\med spec system enabling  Game Mode  may improve performance a little bit,

but don't expect more than a couple of extra fps. These sort of optimisations are just fiddling around the edges.

The only way to improve gaming performance significantly is with better hardware, graphics processor in particular.

If you have a high spec system, you don't really need to do either of the above.

https://www.howtogeek.com/302717/what-is-game-mode-in-the-windows-10-creators-update/

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/75936-turn-off-game-mode-windows-10-a.html

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Answer 2

Does this happen with all games, or anything else?   If it's with just a few games or apps then we should try resetting and reinstalling them next.

Usually lag is due to a system problem like drivers or install problems which the steps I gave should find and fix. If not then maybe it's a hardware issue. You can stress test the hardware to try to find which is at fault:

https://www.wepc.com/how-to/stress-test-cpu-ram/

https://techguided.com/best-tools-to-stress-tes...

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/how-to-str...

You can also Test the hard drive or SSD with diagnostics:

https://www.lifewire.com/free-hard-drive-testin...

https://mashtips.com/ssd-health-test-and-perfor...

HP and Dell have hardware diagnostics triggered by tapping the ESC or F12 keys respectively as you power on.

Best is to use the HDD/SSD manufacturer's own if there is one, otherwise use Seatools bootable long test: http://blog.nowherelan.com/2013/04/04/boot-seat...

Follow this up with a full Disk Check from the Command Prompt in Repair Mode or from bootable media: https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-hard-dri... if necessary from the Command Prompt at boot: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc...

Finally I'd run a bootable Linux diagnostics with the hard drive unplugged to rule out the OS and hard drive, and zero in on the hardware at fault.

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Answer 3

Name some games are you having problems with, and why are you trying to force high priority ?

Assuming you are trying to improve performance, have you compared frame rates between when you

force high priority and when you don't ?

• What brand and model cpu and graphics processor does your machine use ?

Answer 4

Hello, thank you for fast response but that did not help with the imput lag i did every step correctly but after trying i set priority to high and there was imput lag time to time.

Answer 5

Hi Mantvy. I'm Greg, here to help until this is resolved.

1. Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Then type System Information in Start Search, compare the latest BIOS/UEFI firmware version with the one showing in System Information, and install it following closely the instructions on the download page, and on any Read Me file included in download.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page.

2. Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 17 to test a new Local Admin account. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

3. If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

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But remember that in Windows 10 everything depends upon the quality of the install, and Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider now or later doing the gold standard Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

There is also an automated Fresh Start that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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