I'm having some major issues getting Battlefield 6 to run smoothly on my PC. This is my first time posting for tech support, so any advice would be appreciated! I'm experiencing significant frame drops and packet loss that often lead to losing crucial gunfights in multiplayer.
Here's my setup:
- CPU: Intel Core i3-13100F (stock cooler)
- RAM: 20GB (split between 16GB and 4GB at 2400MHz)
- Motherboard: Asrock B660M ITX/AC
- GPU: Asrock Arc A750 Challenger
- Storage: Crucial P1 NVMe 512GB and Kioxia 1TB SSD (the game is on the SSD)
- PSU: Thermaltake 650W
- Case: Thermaltake Tower 100
For my display, I'm using a Lenovo 4K monitor at 60Hz via DisplayPort and my internet setup includes a TP-Link VX230v Router.
Currently, I'm playing on 1080P Low settings with XeSS set to Balanced and Frame Generation On, but I still see framers drop to about 48 FPS during intense moments, such as during reloading or combat.
Regarding packet loss, I'm using WiFi but I'm not able to run an Ethernet cable throughout the house. The signal has to travel about 5 meters through two brick walls, and my internet plan isn't bad for gaming (Amaysim NBN 500 Plan) but I do face issues when my housemates are using the internet.
I'm considering upgrades like moving to an i5 14th gen CPU, improving my WiFi setup, or potentially upgrading my RAM. I've also thought about extending my WiFi antennas to improve signal strength. What do you think could be the biggest bottlenecks here? Any suggestions for upgrades?
2 Answers
Your current setup isn't the strongest for BF6, especially with that low-speed RAM. I'd say it's definitely time for an upgrade if you're serious about gaming. You might want to prioritize the CPU upgrade first, then look at the RAM.
Are you sure you're not using the integrated graphics by mistake? If you are, you’re doing okay considering those numbers! Definitely, get a dedicated GPU for better FPS.
Actually, the Asrock Arc A750 Challenger is your dedicated GPU, but I'm not very familiar with Intel’s lineup for graphics. How has it performed for you?
Thanks for the feedback! The upgrades I mentioned, does that seem like a good plan to follow?