Horrible freezing and lag

[ZeitlosEisen]

Hi I just started playing Fiesta and really enjoyed it except for the random lag spikes and freezes that I get very frequently. They can last for up to 10 seconds at times which really bites a big chunk out of my effectiveness as a Cleric. Most of the time lagspikes will last so long that I "wake up" out of them either dead or my party dead. They are terrible and occur about every 3 seconds at the most inopportune times!!! The music and sound effects will continue playing through the freezing. This shouldn't be happening! I exceed minimum specs!

Processor:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory:
4GB RAM
Hard Drive:
500 GB
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, 640 MB

[Warning]

Exceed RECOMMENDED specs, looks like!

Are you sure it's hardware lag and not internet problem?

[ZeitlosEisen]

Yes I'm sure it's hardware lag I just said the music keeps playing as well as sound effects. lol

[Warning]

Well they should keep playing regardless as I don't think they're streamed but rather on your computer, unless by sound effects you mean things like people hitting things and stuff. Ambient sound would keep playing.

[ZeitlosEisen]

Well it can't be internet lag. It doesn't feel like it. I get a slightly lesser chance of lagging when I turn the graphics all the way down and Shift+Z. It lags like crazy when people start casting spells.

[Warning]

Sounds like hardware, just making sure. :p When I disconnect everything continues to be animated; just chat won't appear. No FREEZING. An internet problem shouldn't stop your computer from displaying.

Apparently other people have your problem as well, so I hope they address it.

[Trebori]

defragged lately (or ever)?

[ZeitlosEisen]

Yes I defragment once a week and just did it yesterday before I started playing Fiesta.