I'm getting constant lag spikes when playing online games

[LoLBert]

It's been going on for a while now, and I'm not sure what to do about it.

Every time I'm playing a game that has online play I get these 5 second lag spikes (not a graphical kind. the type where everything stops and I jolt about everywhere when I try to move) every minute or so. It's terribly annoying.

I have no idea how these network things work, but my computer is working from a router. Other computers in my house aren't experiencing lag spikes like these (I think) so I think it has something to do with my computer.

Edit:
And when I tried hosting a server on Blockland, people would be able to connect, but they would disconnect after a while from an authentication error. I'm certain it's the same as my problem. Now I can't even host properly anymore.


Any help at all? It would be greatly appreciated.

I can explain more in detail the best I can.

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[FaecDog]

maybe your adapter is screwed up or something

[LoLBert]

That could be a reason... I can try and test it somehow, but I will look into it..

[Hotspot]

remove any dust in your router, check the antenna, read manual (who does?), Reset the router or change position.

[InvisibleName]

Unhelpful post and stupid.

Have you tried to play anything offline?
Something that doesn't have massive service?

[Darkness ZXW]

Maybe try playing offline games?

^^ this post is unhelpful and stupid ^^

[LoLBert]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll try these out as soon as I can.

[Chrono]

Is your computer connecting to the router wirelessly?
If so, you may either need a new/better adapter.

[Planr]

i've been having this EXACT same problem too! and it just started for me 30 mins or so ago!

[Soukuw]

New Zealand is spying on you.