i have a freezing/lag problem

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someone said it may be graphical and i think it is the case. so i lag for 5 seconds randomly while playing and this didnt happen before. two different scenarios occur. one is i lag for 5 seconds and another is that i lag, drop connection, and then come back and everything is frozen, although moving in place leading me to believe what he said is true.
i tried turning off the steam overlay cuz said it might work but it did not

[ˢᵈˣ FatCat]

Lag for 5 sec is common after change map, try set settings to be default, or just delete all Dota settings

[76561198110152881]

it can be many things

(lag is ususually memory/disk issue, in dota2 cpu

if you get disconnect ingame, it use CPU / GPU / network
1. what is your fps, 70+ ? (do you have 4 cores?
2. if yes, i think network issue

game use 1 Mbit, but if you are on wifi, others can too
there is in game, options, advanced, "I have low-end network connection" - try

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tried the low end it didnt work except maybe once???

[Muro]

Ah, that sounds super frustrating! Freezing and lagging in Dota 2 can really ruin the experience, especially when it happens randomly. Since you suspect it might be a graphical issue, let’s troubleshoot step by step to figure out what’s going on and how to fix it.

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### **Possible Causes of Freezing/Lag:**
1. **Graphics Driver Issues**:
- Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can cause freezing and lag. This is a common culprit.

2. **Overheating**:
- If your GPU or CPU is overheating, it can throttle performance, causing freezes or lag spikes.

3. **Background Processes**:
- Other programs running in the background (like antivirus, browser tabs, or Discord) might be hogging resources.

4. **Game Settings**:
- If your graphical settings are too high for your hardware, it can cause performance issues.

5. **Network Issues**:
- Even though you suspect it’s graphical, the "dropping connection" part suggests there might be some network instability too.

6. **Corrupted Game Files**:
- Sometimes, game files can get corrupted, leading to weird performance issues.

7. **Hardware Limitations**:
- If your PC is struggling to keep up with Dota 2’s requirements, it might cause freezes.

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### **Steps to Fix the Issue:**

#### **1. Update Graphics Drivers**
- Go to your GPU manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) and download the latest drivers.
- Perform a clean installation to ensure there are no conflicts.

#### **2. Check for Overheating**
- Use a monitoring tool like **MSI Afterburner** or **HWMonitor** to check your GPU and CPU temperatures while playing.
- If temperatures are too high (above 85°C for GPU or 90°C for CPU), clean your PC’s fans and vents, or consider improving cooling.

#### **3. Lower In-Game Graphics Settings**
- Open Dota 2 and go to **Settings > Video**.
- Lower settings like **Texture Quality**, **Shadow Quality**, and **Render Quality**.
- Disable **V-Sync** and **Anti-Aliasing** to see if it helps.

#### **4. Close Background Programs**
- Press **Ctrl + Shift + Esc** to open Task Manager and check for programs using a lot of CPU, GPU, or RAM.
- Close unnecessary programs, especially browsers, Discord, or streaming software.

#### **5. Verify Game Files**
- Open Steam, go to your **Library**, right-click on Dota 2, and select **Properties**.
- Go to the **Local Files** tab and click **Verify Integrity of Game Files**.
- This will check for and fix any corrupted files.

#### **6. Check Network Stability**
- Run a speed test (e.g., speedtest.net) to check your ping and packet loss.
- If your connection is unstable, try using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi, or contact your ISP.

#### **7. Disable Steam Overlay and Other Overlays**
- You already tried disabling Steam Overlay, but also disable other overlays like Discord or NVIDIA GeForce Experience.

#### **8. Reinstall Dota 2**
- If nothing else works, try uninstalling and reinstalling Dota 2. This can resolve deeper issues with the game files.

#### **9. Check Hardware Compatibility**
- Make sure your PC meets Dota 2’s minimum requirements:
- **OS**: Windows 7 or newer
- **CPU**: Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
- **RAM**: 4 GB
- **GPU**: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT or AMD Radeon HD 2600/3600
- If your hardware is outdated, consider upgrading.

#### **10. Monitor for Specific Triggers**
- Pay attention to when the freezes happen. Is it during team fights, when certain abilities are used, or at random times? This can help narrow down the cause.

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### **If All Else Fails:**
- If you’ve tried everything and the issue persists, consider reaching out to **Steam Support** or posting on the **Dota 2 subreddit** or forums. Other players might have experienced the same issue and found a solution.

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Good luck, and I hope you get this sorted out soon! Let me know if any of these steps help or if you need further assistance. 😊

[BATOSAI]

My friend i post earlier about this i got this problem from 28 february,i try all kind of ways,uninstall the game and change components even,they put this new patch and is very heavy and unnstable ,alot of ppl complain,i have this issue only in ranked games,i can only play turbo

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none of these worked excpet i didnt try the overheating thing, doubt its that

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pls any help
playing the game is ♥♥♥♥

[76561198110152881]

hi
ye, valve = ...

what your computer?

game want 8GB ram
2,4 CPU
fps?

graphic setttings in game
network-wifi or cable

thx

[ˢᵈˣ FatCat]

turn off XMP

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Originally posted by ˢᵈˣ FatCat:

turn off XMP

where can i find this?

Originally posted by pos5:

hi
ye, valve = ...

what your computer?

game want 8GB ram
2,4 CPU
fps?

graphic setttings in game
network-wifi or cable

thx

i have screwed with all those. nothing

[76561198110152881]

info? i wanted to help

computer info
fps
graphic setttings in game
network-wifi or cable

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ITS DIFFICULT TO GIVE YOU THESE THINGS