{"id":3739,"date":"2021-11-22T18:11:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T18:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2022-05-24T13:58:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:58:35","slug":"why-is-fortnite-laggy-on-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/why-is-fortnite-laggy-on-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Fortnite Laggy on PC [7 Quick Fixes for 2022]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s break it down: lags can be seriously annoying at times — especially when you miss out on a kill in a battle royale game like Fortnite due to lag spikes. So, really, why is Fortnite laggy on PC? That we’ll find out today.<\/p>\n

For instance, this guide will get you through the main reasons behind Fortnite lagging on PC as well as throw in easy yet effective solutions to fix the issue. By the way, if you’ve also had issues with Fortnite voice chat, read our guide on Fortnite voice chat not working<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With that out of the way, let’s dive in.<\/p>\n\n

Why Is Fortnite Laggy on PC?<\/h2>\n

There are many factors that could lead to choppy Fortnite on your computer. However, the main reasons for laggy Fortnite gameplay include internet issues and FPS drops<\/strong>. FPS drops, in some cases, can be fixed by simply twinkling some in-game settings in Fortnite.<\/p>\n

However, regardless of what’s causing Fortnite to lag on your PC, below are some effective ways to fix the issue.<\/p>\n

How to Fix Fortnite Lag on PC<\/h2>\n

Below are some effective solutions for Fortnite lagging.<\/p>\n

Make Sure You Have Enough Hardware Resources on Your PC<\/h3>\n

One of the major reasons for a game to lag is the lack of available hardware resources.<\/p>\n

For instance, suppose that a game requires 8 GB minimum RAM to load the map and graphics. If you don’t have enough RAM, the game will take longer to load the data which results in lags.<\/p>\n

When it comes to Fortnite, make sure your PC meets the minimum specifications of the game. The table below breaks them down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 10\/8\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System Type<\/strong><\/td>\n64-bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video Card<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel HD 4000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n4 GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nCore i3 2.4 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD Space<\/strong><\/td>\n16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DirectX<\/strong><\/td>\nDirectX 11.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If your computer does meet the specifications above, know that you may not be able to run the game at high graphics with these hardware resources.<\/p>\n

In other words, if you want to play Fortnite in good graphic settings, your PC must meet their recommended hardware specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Operating System<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 10\/8\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System Type<\/strong><\/td>\n64-bit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video Card<\/strong><\/td>\nNvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 equivalent DX11 GPU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n8 GB RAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nCore i5 2.8 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDD Space<\/strong><\/td>\n20 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DirectX<\/strong><\/td>\nDirectX 11.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: If your computer just meets the specifications recommended by Epic Games for Fortnite, you may still feel lags since there might be background apps and processes utilizing those hardware resources as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Install the Latest Patch for Fortnite<\/h3>\n

When you use the older version of an application on any system, you’re most likely to feel lags. In fact, one of the main purposes of updates is to fix bugs and eliminate lags.<\/p>\n

The same is with Fortnite patches. Having an older Fortnite patch installed can be the cause of Fortnite being choppy on your PC. So, it’s recommended to install the latest patch of Fortnite to eliminate compatibility issues and lags.<\/p>\n

Update Your Graphics Driver<\/h3>\n

Outdated graphics drivers are oftentimes corrupted or have compatibility issues. To be honest, it’s not uncommon to feel compatibility and lagging issues when using outdated graphics drivers.<\/p>\n

So, it’s highly recommended that you keep your graphics drivers up-to-date.<\/p>\n

There are two main ways to update your graphics drivers. You can use one that you find more convenient.<\/p>\n

Updating Drivers Manually<\/h4>\n

Updating your graphics drivers manually is pretty easy. But, it can be hard if:<\/p>\n