SMBX Lags on a New (Good) Computer

Postby **Valentine** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:20 pm

So I bought a new computer (Well not really I but that's besides the point) and i got SMBX on it and for some reason it lags like crazy, gives slowdown without turning frameskip off and skipping frames (It's the same with both frameskip on or off)...

The wierdest thing is, my current new computer is a lot better than my old one on which SMBX didn't ever lag

(If you're curious about the computer specs i'll lay them down here).
64bit computer
8 GB of ram
1 TB of memory
1 GB NVidia Graphics Card
Windows 7
(That should be all that's important... I'll try to check something else if i'm asked)

XerX · Postby **XerX** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:24 pm

Right click the SMBX exe and run with your Nvidia Graphics card instead of your integrated card. (If you have one that is.). This solved the lag issue with me. (I have the same specs as you.)

Postby **Valentine** » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:47 pm

I don't seem to have the option to run with my Nvidia Graphics Card. Unless i'm supposed to click something in the right click menu first

XerX · Postby **XerX** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:03 am

Sorry.

That's what I meant.

Postby **Valentine** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:08 am

Ummmmmmmmmmmm.....

I don't have the option to that? I've looked through like 5 times but nope. Nothing

XerX · Postby **XerX** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:22 am

Then I guess you only have the nvidia card. All I can suggest is set SMBX to run at a higher priority (via taskmanager).

Postby **Valentine** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:29 am

It seems to be running even slower now (Also when i turn on the framerate code it says it's at a constant 65 frames per second)

Imaynotbehere4long · Postby **Imaynotbehere4long** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:28 pm

Try this: right-click SMBX, then go to "Properties." Go to the "Compatibility" tab, and there should be a drop-down box labeled something like "Run in Compatibility Mode." Then, just select whichever version of Windows your old computer is, and click "Apply."

If that doesn't work, (and I know this isn't anywhere near a permanent or reliable fix), try typing speeddemon in SMBX.

Postby **Valentine** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:36 pm

The windows on both computers is the same windows...

Imaynotbehere4long · Postby **Imaynotbehere4long** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:43 pm

Frozen Boo wrote:The windows on both computers is the same windows...

That's really weird. Does this new computer have any programs that run in the background? Try opening Task Manager (ctrl+alt+delete), then click "more details." You may need to uninstall some programs.

If all else fails, maybe reinstalling SMBX would work?

Axiom · Postby **Axiom** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:50 pm

What's your processor? Do you have any CPU intense apps like antivirus running? All of your Windows updates installed? Graphics drivers latest?

Postby **Valentine** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:06 pm

I think i just figured out the problem... I have Avast antivirus and that is running in the background. So that MIGHT be the problem.

About my processor i'm not sure and for windows updates i'm pretty sure that they're installed aswell as the latest graphics drivers.

Also, if i haven't mentioned. SMBX is the only game that lags on the computer...

TheKingOfBoos · Postby **TheKingOfBoos** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:04 pm

Avast is the destroyer. Uninstall it while you still can.

Axiom · Postby **Axiom** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:09 pm

Frozen Boo wrote:I think i just figured out the problem... I have Avast antivirus and that is running in the background. So that MIGHT be the problem.

About my processor i'm not sure and for windows updates i'm pretty sure that they're installed aswell as the latest graphics drivers.

Also, if i haven't mentioned. SMBX is the only game that lags on the computer...

That probably IS from Avast. Tbh Avast sucks up resources, then again any antivirus does. I really advise switching to this

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MECHDRAGON777 · Postby **MECHDRAGON777** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:37 am

Luigifan2010 wrote:
Frozen Boo wrote:I think i just figured out the problem... I have Avast antivirus and that is running in the background. So that MIGHT be the problem.

About my processor i'm not sure and for windows updates i'm pretty sure that they're installed aswell as the latest graphics drivers.

Also, if i haven't mentioned. SMBX is the only game that lags on the computer...
That probably IS from Avast. Tbh Avast sucks up resources, then again any antivirus does. I really advise switching to this

Spoiler: show

To be exact, I am in the exact same boat, except I am not allowed to have anti-virus on my computer except advast! (My computer is old and bad any way)

Postby **Marina** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:16 am

Luigifan but not everyone can be a computer wiz like you who knows exactly how to deal with viruses. I'd rather have a good antivirus than a fucked up pc lol

Axiom · Postby **Axiom** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:09 am

Marina wrote:Luigifan but not everyone can be a computer wiz like you who knows exactly how to deal with viruses. I'd rather have a good antivirus than a fucked up pc lol

true, but at least use anything but avast lol

Postby **Marina** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:50 am

Luigifan2010 wrote:
Marina wrote:Luigifan but not everyone can be a computer wiz like you who knows exactly how to deal with viruses. I'd rather have a good antivirus than a fucked up pc lol
true, but at least use anything but avast lol

Agreed. I suggest Avira maybe, or if you're able to spend some money buy yourself a Kaspersky license. I use Kaspersky myself and I'm pretty satisfied with it.

YouTube · Postby **bossedit8** » Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:24 am

Luigifan2010 wrote:
Marina wrote:Luigifan but not everyone can be a computer wiz like you who knows exactly how to deal with viruses. I'd rather have a good antivirus than a fucked up pc lol
true, but at least use anything but avast lol

I have Avast and I didn't gain any troubles so far and I also get used to the whole function as of what it provides.

So yeah, background progressing will gain lag depends of how your PC specs and informations are... I even had issues on my tower Windows XP since every single time SMBX has been booted up, it's too slow which is annoying.