Speed Up Games--Learn How to Optimize Your Computer for Faster Gaming

There are seen so many complaints that games lag, skip and freeze in PCs. We will discuss about the steps you can do to speed up games in your computer. We will try to understand why does a game run slow. Here are some of the reasons:

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• Minimum System Requirements are Not Fulfilled
• Unsupported Game Features are Enabled
• Too many Temporary Files are Stored
• Fragmented Registry
• Other Programs or Tasks are Running while Playing the Game
• Install a Graphics Card
• Update Graphics Driver
• Update DirectX and Microsoft .NET Framework
• Install Windows Updates

 

1.Minimum System Requirements are Not Fulfilled

 

When a game runs on a machine where minimum system requirements are not fulfilled, it may start freezing or run very slow. To speed up games, you must ensure that all the minimum system requirements are fulfilled, including hardware and software components.

 

Where can I find the minimum system requirements?

The minimum system requirements are often listed in the “ReadMe” document on the installation media of the game. Otherwise search the internet by typing “Game Name System Requirements” in any search engine. If any hardware or software is not installed, then get it.

2.Unsupported Game Features are Enabled

If you have enabled some features of the game that are no longer supported on your machine, then the game may run slow or freeze. To speed up games, make sure that no unsupported features are enabled.

 

To do so, load the game. Click Settings or similar type of option. Uncheck the game features that are not supported by your operating system. Then save the changes.

 

The above instructions vary from game to game.

 

3. Too many Temporary Files are Stored

Temporary files are created for completing a specific type of task. These files are no longer needed after that task is finished. However, many programs keep these unnecessary files stored on your computer. By deleting these temporary files, you will not only free up the space but will speed up games.

 

Do below steps to clean the temporary files using Disk CleanUp:

 

• Click Start.
• Type Disk CleanUp and press ENTER.
• Select a drive you wish to clean up.
• Press ENTER.
• Follow the on screen instructions.

4. Other Programs or Tasks are Running while Playing the Game

When you are playing a game, no other programs or services should be running for improved performance. It may be possible that while you are playing a game, some programs and services are running in the background without your knowledge. To stop them, perform the following steps:

 

• Minimize the game temporarily.
• Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
• Select the option Start Task Manager.
• From the Applications, Processes and Services tabs, terminate the unnecessary items.
• Restore the game.

 

5. Install a Graphics Card

A Graphics Card helps improving the graphical quality and performance of games and multimedia objects. To speed up games, install a Graphics Card.

 

6.Update Graphics Driver

An outdated graphics driver may lead to poor gaming performance. Update your graphics driver to speed up games.

 

Where can I find the appropriate Graphics Driver software?

You will find the graphics card driver software on the website of your Graphics Card Manufacturer. You must know the Model Number of your Graphics Card for finding an appropriate and compatible driver version designed for the same.

 

7.Update DirectX and Microsoft .NET Framework

DirectX is a collection of APIs required for multimedia and games. Updating the DirectX will help you speed up games. You must have installed the latest version of Microsoft .NET Framework for getting maximum gaming performance.

 

Download both Microsoft DirectX and Microsoft .NET Framework from the official website of Microsoft.

 

8.Install Windows Updates

Windows Updates contain patches that improve your computer performance and apparently help you to speed up games. Download and install the latest Windows Updates as shown below:

 

• Click Start| All Programs | Windows Update.
• Click Check for Updates button.
• Follow the instructions.

 

Speed up games recommended by worldwide experts is to clean your registry and defragment it using RegInOut.