Random lag spikes only in Vista

[tonyv01]

Hi Tech Spot,

I'm having this problem with vista 64 bit when I play games. Its mainly noticeable in FPS games like CSS/COD4. Basically when I'm playing, every now and then (maybe every 3-5mins~) my game freezes for only a milli second then goes back to normal. I've tried 3-5 different drivers, new motherboard, 3 different graphics cards and no avail. I even tried it with only drivers installed and CSS, same thing. I got sick of it and went back to Windows XP and the issue was fixed. I do really want to use Vista, I like the feel and look of it.

Anyone got ideas of what is the problem?

Thanks.

 

[FoReWoRd]

internet lag or freezing?

 

[EXCellR8]

Just Vista being Vista... try 7 if you like all those flashy desktop effects. XP is better for playing COD4 and CSS anyways. Not worth the effort of trying to debug stuff in Vista; trust me, it's a battle that cannot be won.

 

[tonyv01]

internet lag or freezing?

Freezing. Only for a milli second, never happens in XP.

Just Vista being Vista... try 7 if you like all those flashy desktop effects. XP is better for playing COD4 and CSS anyways. Not worth the effort of trying to debug stuff in Vista; trust me, it's a battle that cannot be won.

Yea I guess Ill have to wait for that

 

[tonyv01]

Sorry to bump this but I tried Windows 7 and still having the same issue. Anyone other suggestions?