Every Game I Play Lags (internet lag)

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Revoltechs

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Specs (homebuilt PC that worked fine for 5-6 months): http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Revoltechs/saved/hwZXsY

Every multiplayer game I play, I have lag spikes every few seconds. It deams games unplayable. It's not FPS lag, because playing single player runs fine on highest graphics on every game I tested. All other computers in the house have none of this lag and I'm really concerned.

I tried respositioning my wifi adapter's antena, reseting my computer, my router, and my modem. No luck, unfortunately.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!
 
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Let me guess.....You have Windows 8.1 and you just installed a Windows update recently?

The TP-Link wi-fi adapters are having issues with Windows 8.1 and the latest updates. Currently, the options are to use another adapter, deal with the drop-off, or uninstall the Windows updates - the last option isn't recommended as there are security updates that need to be installed.
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Well the first problem is the wifi. Unless you have a very good router and wireless card, there are no obstacles and your not in a congested area with lots of interference wi-fi is unreliable. There are really long network cables you can kind of wire through your house, or there is also the network adapters that use the buildings electrical wiring as cabling. Those would likely be much cheaper than upgrading your router and wi fi card.

Also check speedtest.net or similar routinely and when experiencing lag to rule out your ISP being the culprit.
 
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Wi-fi isn't going to be optimal for gaming - the best ways to connect for gaming:
1) Ethernet to router (this is always the best and most stable way to game)
2) Depending upon the circumstances - a powerline adapter, moca adapter or other "wired" adapter. While not as good as ethernet, they come a close second.
3) Wi-fi where the router and adapter are in the same room with a "line-of-sight" connection to a router. A good router and wifi card are a must....
4) Wi-fi of any sort.

Choices 2, 3 and 4 will have issues - but #2 and #3 minimizes them (#2 being a better solution).
 
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I doubt it's the ISP since my PC is the only computer experiencing the problem. An ethernet cable would not be an option since my family all use laptops (meaning that they move their computers around alot) and they use wifi. If I were to use an ethernet cable I would be stealing all their bandwidth.
 
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I understand this, but wifi worked fine for me in the past. While it wasn't optimal, I was able to get ~20 or below 20 ping during games and I want to possibly know how to fix this while still using wifi (my family will not be happy if I have to use ethernet).
 
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With everyone being on wi-fi in the home, depending upon the router's antenna and the antennas of the other laptops in the home, you are all competing for bandwidth on the wi-fi side. Utilizing an ethernet cable won't "steal" bandwidth from the internet.....

Location is everything with wi-fi - the further you are away from the router, and the more obstacles between you and the router, the worse your connection will be. Obstructions include walls, floors, furniture, electronics (big offender) and items within the walls such as plumbing, electrical wiring, insulation, etc.....

 
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My computer and my router are literally a meter (3 feet) away from each other. There is a wall between which makes a difference, but my computer is the 2nc closest to the router.
 
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Let me guess.....You have Windows 8.1 and you just installed a Windows update recently?

The TP-Link wi-fi adapters are having issues with Windows 8.1 and the latest updates. Currently, the options are to use another adapter, deal with the drop-off, or uninstall the Windows updates - the last option isn't recommended as there are security updates that need to be installed.
 
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