{"id":3653,"date":"2026-01-29T14:28:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/?p=3653"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:32:29","slug":"fix-highguard-lag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hone.gg\/blog\/fix-highguard-lag\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Highguard Lag &#8211; Remove Lag Spikes and Stutter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <div style=\"border-left:3px solid #f99926;padding:6px 12px;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-size:0.8em;font-style:italic;\">\n    <span style=\"color:#f99926;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/span> This article reflects technical best practices from the writer&#8217;s perspective and does not necessarily reflect the views of Hone.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">You swing first, your hit should land, and then the game freezes for half a second. When it comes back, you are already downed. That is not \u201cjust Highguard servers.\u201d That is Highguard lag spikes and stutter destroying your frame pacing at the worst possible time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-paragraph\">This guide shows how to fix Highguard lag on PC by targeting the real causes: unstable frame time, a surprise FPS cap, and settings that silently change render resolution. 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The fixes are different, so you want to identify the right one before you start changing settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"visual-box\">\n  <h3 class=\"visual-title\">Highguard Lag Symptoms And What They Usually Mean<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"settings-grid\">\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Stutter And Hitching<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Short freezes, uneven camera motion, delayed shots<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-impact\">Frame Time Spikes<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">FPS Drops In Fights<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Smooth in safe areas, choppy during effects and explosions<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-warn\">GPU Load<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Rubberbanding<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Teleporting enemies, delayed damage, weird desync<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-info\">Network Jitter<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Blurry Image After Lowering Settings<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Looks soft even when your resolution seems correct<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-warn\">Resolution Side Effect<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"deep-dive\">\n  <h3>Why Frame Time Spikes Feel Worse Than Low FPS<\/h3>\n  <p>A stable 70 FPS can feel smoother than 120 FPS that constantly jumps around. The reason is frame time. Your monitor does not care about your average FPS, it cares about whether each frame arrives on time. When a single frame takes too long, you feel it as a hitch, even if the FPS counter looks fine right before and after. The goal of this guide is not just \u201cmore FPS.\u201d The goal is consistent frame delivery so Highguard stops stuttering during gunfights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Highguard Video Settings for Less Stutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with Settings, then open the Video tab. Highguard exposes the biggest performance levers right at the top, and they are the same settings that most often cause lag spikes when misconfigured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"visual-box\">\n  <h3 class=\"visual-title\">Video Settings Quick Reference<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"settings-grid\">\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Windowed Mode<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Best baseline for consistent frame pacing<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-good\">Fullscreen<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Resolution<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Set to your display native resolution<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-info\">Native<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">V-Sync<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Can add delay and worsen stutter on unstable FPS<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-good\">Off<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Max FPS<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Use a cap you can hold consistently<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-good\">Stable Cap<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Internal Resolution<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Lowering reduces GPU load and stutter<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-warn\">70% Start<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Post-Processing Quality<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">If the game looks blurry, raise this first<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-info\">High If Blurry<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windowed Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Highguard includes three Windowed Mode options: Fullscreen, Windowed Fullscreen, and Windowed. If you want the simplest path to fewer stutters, start with Fullscreen. If your PC behaves better with easier Alt Tab switching, test Windowed Fullscreen and keep whichever produces steadier gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Max FPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncapped FPS looks good in an empty area, but it often creates inconsistent frame time when the action spikes. For most PCs, a stable cap is the better way to remove Highguard lag spikes. Pick a number your system can hold during real fights, then keep it there. You can always increase it later once stutter is gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Highguard Graphics Settings to Remove Lag Spikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graphics section is where most Highguard stuttering issues are born. When one heavy setting spikes at the wrong time, your frame time jumps and everything feels delayed. The fastest wins come from lowering the options that are expensive during combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"table-head\">\n    <h3>Highguard Settings That Most Often Reduce Stutter<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"modern\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Setting<\/th>\n        <th>Recommendation<\/th>\n        <th>Why It Helps<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Global Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Custom<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Lets you lower the stutter heavy options without nuking everything.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Internal Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>70% as a starting point<\/td>\n        <td>Reduces raw pixels, lowering GPU load and smoothing frame time spikes.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Anti-aliasing Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Leave your best option selected<\/td>\n        <td>Highguard exposes the mode selector. Keep the option that looks clean while your FPS stays stable.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Shadow Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Shadows are a common source of sudden GPU spikes during fast movement.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Global Illumination Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Dynamic lighting is costly and can cause stutter when scenes change.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Reflection Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Reflections often add work exactly when there is already action on screen.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Effects Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Reduces stutter during explosions, abilities, and large fights.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Foliage Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"tag\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n        <td>Less foliage can reduce both visual clutter and performance drops.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Texture Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>High if VRAM is healthy, otherwise Medium<\/td>\n        <td>Texture load can cause hitching if you run out of VRAM and start swapping.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Post-Processing Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>High if the game looks blurry<\/td>\n        <td>If the image looks soft after lowering settings, raising Post-Processing can restore sharpness.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix Blurry Graphics That Look Like Lag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Highguard can look softer after lowering certain graphics settings. If your game suddenly looks blurry, fix clarity first, then chase performance with the settings that have predictable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner warning\">\n  <h4>Clarity First, Performance Second<\/h4>\n  <p>If Highguard looks blurry after you lower graphics settings, raise Post-Processing Quality first. Once the image looks sharp again, use Internal Resolution and the heavy settings like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination Quality to regain FPS without turning the whole game into a blurry mess.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach keeps your aim and visibility consistent. A softer image feels like input lag because you lose visual feedback, especially when tracking fast targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix Highguard FPS Locked at 60<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you turned V-Sync off, set Max FPS higher, and Highguard is still stuck at 60 FPS, your frame rate might be limited by an .ini file value. The fix is simple, but you should back up the file first and change only what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"steps\">\n  <h3>GameUserSettings.ini FPS Unlock Steps<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Close Highguard<\/h4>\n      <p>Exit the game fully before editing files so your changes are not overwritten on save.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Open The Config Folder<\/h4>\n      <p>Navigate to: <strong>C:\\Users\\YOUR_NAME\\AppData\\Local\\Highguard\\Saved\\Config\\WindowsClient<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Edit GameUserSettings.ini<\/h4>\n      <p>Open <strong>GameUserSettings.ini<\/strong> with Notepad and find the frame rate limit lines.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Adjust Frame Rate Limit Values<\/h4>\n      <p>Set the menu and background caps to a number you want, then set the global FrameRateLimit value to an uncapped value if desired.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">5<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Save And Test In Game<\/h4>\n      <p>Save the file, launch Highguard, and test FPS in an actual match, not just the menu.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"code-block\">\n; Example frame rate limit lines you may see<br>\nFrameRateLimit_OnBattery=75.000000<br>\nFrameRateLimit_InMenu=75.000000<br>\nFrameRateLimit_WhenBackgrounded=75.000000<br>\nFrameRateLimit=-1.000000\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner warning\">\n  <h4>Back Up Your Config File First<\/h4>\n  <p>Before you change anything, copy GameUserSettings.ini to your desktop. If a patch resets your settings, you can restore the file instantly. Keep changes small and test after each one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PC Fixes That Reduce Highguard Lag Spikes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still get Highguard stuttering after optimizing in-game settings, the next suspects are storage, background apps, overlays, and power management. These create random spikes that feel like lag even in offline situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing Highguard on an SSD is a big stability upgrade. If the game is on a hard drive, hitching is expected during loading, traversal, and heavy combat where assets stream in quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"table-head\">\n    <h3>System Tweaks That Commonly Reduce Stutter<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"modern\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Fix<\/th>\n        <th>What To Do<\/th>\n        <th>Why It Helps<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Install On SSD<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Move Highguard to an SSD or NVMe SSD<\/td>\n        <td>Reduces loading hitches and asset streaming stalls.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Update GPU Drivers<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Install the latest stable driver for your GPU<\/td>\n        <td>Can reduce stutter and improve performance in new game builds.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Close Overlays<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Disable overlays and capture tools while testing<\/td>\n        <td>Overlays can spike frame time during fights.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Reduce Background Apps<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Close browsers, launchers, and heavy utilities<\/td>\n        <td>Background CPU usage can trigger micro stutters mid match.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Use A Consistent Power Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Plug in laptops and avoid battery saving modes<\/td>\n        <td>Power throttling can create inconsistent frame pacing.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Cap FPS For Stability<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Use Highguard Max FPS or a driver cap<\/td>\n        <td>A stable cap can reduce spikes compared to uncapped behavior.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a quick sanity check, a stable FPS target matters more than a peak number. If your PC cannot hold a cap in real fights, lower Internal Resolution first, then reduce Shadows, Global Illumination, and Effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Network Fixes for Highguard Rubberbanding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your problem looks like teleporting players or delayed damage, treat it as a network issue first. Graphics settings will not fix jitter, packet loss, or WiFi interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"visual-box\">\n  <h3 class=\"visual-title\">Quick Network Checklist<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"settings-grid\">\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Use Ethernet<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Wired is more stable than WiFi for online play<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-good\">Wired<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Restart Router<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Power cycle to clear unstable sessions<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-info\">Reset<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Stop Downloads<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Remove bandwidth spikes during matches<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-good\">Off<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"setting\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"name\">Avoid VPN Testing<\/p>\n        <p class=\"desc\">Extra routing can add jitter and instability<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"value v-warn\">Disable<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Checklist for Highguard Stuttering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"steps\">\n  <h3>Stutter Fix Order<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Set Windowed Mode, V-Sync, Max FPS<\/h4>\n      <p>Start with Fullscreen, V-Sync Off, and a stable Max FPS cap you can hold.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Lower Internal Resolution<\/h4>\n      <p>Drop Internal Resolution until fights stop hitching, then bring it back up slowly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Lower Shadows, Global Illumination, Effects<\/h4>\n      <p>These are common causes of lag spikes during combat. Move them down first.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Fix Blurry Rendering<\/h4>\n      <p>If the image looks soft after lowering settings, raise Post-Processing Quality and re-balance performance using Internal Resolution.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">5<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>Confirm The Game Is On An SSD<\/h4>\n      <p>Storage stalls can look like random lag spikes. Move the install if needed.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">6<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h4>If FPS Is Still Locked, Edit GameUserSettings.ini<\/h4>\n      <p>Fix the OnBattery limiter and the global FrameRateLimit value, then test again.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner tip\">\n  <h4>One Change At A Time Beats Random Tweaking<\/h4>\n  <p>Change one setting, test in a real match, then move to the next. If you slam five changes at once, you will not know what actually fixed the Highguard stutter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixing Highguard lag is mostly about removing spikes, not chasing a bigger FPS number. Start with Fullscreen, V-Sync Off, and a stable Max FPS cap. Use Internal Resolution to smooth GPU load, lower Shadows and Global Illumination for the biggest stutter reductions, and fix blurry visuals by raising Post-Processing before you touch anything else. If you are stuck at 60 FPS, check GameUserSettings.ini frame rate limit values and retest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f99926 0%, #ff6b35 100%); border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px; margin: 40px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px; width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 50%;\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 50%;\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position: relative; z-index: 1;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color: #080f1b; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Optimize Your PC With Hone<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color: #080f1b; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 650px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; opacity: 0.95;\">Once your Highguard settings are correct, the next gains come from reducing background interference and keeping your system stable. Automating those routine optimizations saves time and keeps performance consistent across every game session.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/hone.gg\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #080f1b; color: #f99926; padding: 15px 38px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 900; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\">Try Hone Free<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are the best settings to fix Highguard stuttering on PC<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Set Windowed Mode to Fullscreen, turn V-Sync Off, set Resolution to your display native resolution, and use a stable Max FPS cap you can hold. Then set Global Quality to Custom, lower Internal Resolution until stutter stops, and reduce Shadow Quality, Global Illumination Quality, and Effects Quality for the biggest reductions in lag spikes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why does Highguard look blurry after I lower graphics settings<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>If Highguard looks blurry after you lower graphics settings, raise Post-Processing Quality first. Once the image looks sharp again, use Internal Resolution and heavy settings like Shadow Quality and Global Illumination Quality to regain FPS without sacrificing clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I fix Highguard FPS locked at 60<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Close the game, open C:\\Users\\YOUR_NAME\\AppData\\Local\\Highguard\\Saved\\Config\\WindowsClient, then edit GameUserSettings.ini. Look for FrameRateLimit_OnBattery, FrameRateLimit_InMenu, FrameRateLimit_WhenBackgrounded, and FrameRateLimit values, adjust them, save, and test FPS in a real match.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What does Internal Resolution do in Highguard<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Internal Resolution controls how many pixels Highguard renders before scaling to your selected Resolution. Lowering it reduces GPU load and can remove stutter. A practical approach is to lower Internal Resolution until lag spikes stop, then raise it slowly until the image looks sharp again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do I need an SSD to stop Highguard lag spikes<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>An SSD is strongly recommended. 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