I recently transitioned from a PS4 to PC gaming and downloaded Fortnite, but I’m facing some serious issues. It’s running super slow and glitchy, making it unplayable. My setup includes a GTX 1060 (6GB), 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an i5 6500 processor. Given that I’m used to gaming on a 720p 30Hz TV, I’m wondering if my computer is just too outdated for Fortnite or if there are settings I can tweak to achieve at least 60 FPS. Any advice?
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Your i5 6500 is definitely showing its age, especially if you’re looking for solid performance in modern games. Many players have experienced issues with older CPUs as game engines have evolved. If you want to keep playing Fortnite without hiccups, an upgrade might be the way to go. Meanwhile, look into downloading the game textures directly instead of streaming them during gameplay—it could help improve performance!
Hey there! Just to add on, check if your monitor is plugged into the GPU and not the motherboard. That could make a difference. And you might want to lower your resolution scaling in Fortnite settings—try reducing it to around 66%. It can boost performance significantly without sacrificing too much quality.
Hey! It sounds like your hardware should be able to handle Fortnite reasonably well, but since your CPU is a bit on the older side, it might be struggling a bit, especially after recent updates that increased the game’s demands. I recommend checking out Fortnite’s performance mode, and also make sure your wifi connection is solid. If you’re using wifi, consider getting a better antenna or switching to an ethernet cable for a more stable connection.
Also, don’t forget to check your task manager while playing. It could help identify if any other processes are hogging resources.
That makes total sense! I recently did that with another game, and it really cleared up a lot of lag.