Hey everyone! I'm having some trouble getting Battlefield 6 to run smoothly on my PC, and I'd really appreciate your guidance. I'm experiencing noticeable frame drops and packet loss, which is seriously affecting my multiplayer experience. Here are my specs:
- Intel Core i3-13100F with stock cooler
- 20GB RAM (combination of 16GB and 4GB, both 2400MHz)
- Asrock B660M ITX/AC
- Asrock Arc A750 Challenger GPU
- Crucial P1 NVMe 512GB storage
- Kioxia 1TB 2.5" drive (where the game is installed)
- Thermaltake 650W PSU
- Thermaltake Tower 100 case
For peripherals, I'm using a Lenovo 4K monitor at 60Hz via DisplayPort and a TP-Link VX230v Router.
Regarding frame drops, I've set the game to 1080p on low settings with XeSS balanced, and I've enabled frame generation with a limit of 60 FPS. However, I still drop to around 48 FPS during intense situations like gunfights and reloading.
When it comes to packet loss, I'm on WiFi, about 5 meters from the router, with the antennas pointed up and out of the case. Running an Ethernet cable isn't feasible for me at the moment. My internet plan is the Amaysim NBN 500 Plan, and my buffer bloat score hovers around B-C depending on who else is using the internet.
I'm curious to know what you think might be bottlenecking my performance. I'm considering upgrading to a 14th gen i5, the built-in WiFi card, and possibly the RAM as a last resort. I'm also contemplating getting WiFi antenna extension leads to improve the signal. Any advice would be awesome! Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
I totally get you! Your build is definitely on the entry level side for gaming. Those 2400MHz RAM sticks aren’t doing you any favors either. If you can, consider upgrading to at least a mid-tier i5 and faster RAM. That should make a noticeable difference in performance across the board.
It seems like your GPU might be the culprit here. If you're using the Asrock Arc A750 Challenger, it should be decent, but it's possible it's not handling BF6 well under load. If frame rates are dropping during intense combat, that could indicate that the GPU is struggling. Upgrading to a more powerful dedicated GPU could definitely help improve your experience!
Yeah, I agree! The GPU is important, especially for gaming. But remember, your RAM speed is on the lower end too, which could be a factor. Just upgrading the GPU alone could boost your FPS significantly.
Thanks for the feedback! So starting with the CPU upgrade and then possibly RAM next sounds like a solid plan? I’m trying not to break the bank!