Camera stuttering

[blazkowicz64]

Horrible Lag when panning/scrolling camera any ideas on what causes this?
My specs:
AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
16384MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

[MrsFlynn]

Hi Blaz,

I'm not sure exactly what could be causing the problem.  Have you tried any of the tips in the tech forum?

Try deleting the cache files (simCompositorCache.package, scriptCache.package, compositorCache.package, CasPartCache.package)

Also delete everything except Ccmerged.package file in your DCBackup folder.
-- Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > DCBackup

If the above steps don't help try a factory reset - Rename your current Sims 3 folder to something like Sims 3 Current. Click the Sims 3 icon to create a new Sims 3 folder. Then copy your game saves, files and such over to the new game to see if that helps.

If you need to know what to save/backup. Have a look at this thread.

Re: Saving folders/files to use on a different computer or to use as backup
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16414.msg313134.html#msg313134

If you find that none of the above help, please post back so we maybe able to help further.

MrsFlynn

[Pam]

In addition to MrsFlynn's excellent suggestions, you can also try reducing your graphics settings and playing in Windowed mode.  There really are many things that can be contributing to your problem and the only thing to do is to try everything suggested both here and on the Technical Help board.

And welcome to our Forum. 

[blazkowicz64]

I've tried all these suggestions. Still no luck.

[KRae]

The worst problem I ever had with stuttering and lagging was caused by too much scrap in my sims inventory. Tragic clownfish have also caused problems. It's not likely that either of these is your problem, but try checking inventory just in case.

[MrsFlynn]

Going on what KRae said. Have you tried playing a brand new game? This is to check to see if you're still getting stuttering and lag. If you're not it might be due to your saved game getting rather large.

It maybe because you've played the family or families a long time, or have a lot stuff in the family inventory or personal inventories. All this can contribute to lag and stuttering.

MrsFlynn

[blazkowicz64]

so my issue out of the blue resolved itself idk how now im worried since if i have it again what caused it. i just booted up my pc this morning and its not dropping below 60 fps

[MrsFlynn]

A restart may of been all it needed. Sometimes when you play the game for hours on end the game starts to lag and stutter.

This happens to me a lot. I just save and then restart the computer and jump back into the game.

MrsFlynn