NFS Undercover Graphics and Lag problems

Issue

I am having a problem with the Need For Speed Undercover both graphics and lag problem!

My Graphics Problem:
None of the lines are straight there all zigzgy! It’s hard to explain but you know in the program (paint) that comes with xp when you draw a diagonal line its not straight its zigzagy! That’s what absolutely everything is like in NFS! I’ve done all the graphic options and resolution and stuff! i did notice by changing the resolution does make it better but it’s still not normal ive tried the auto config button on my monitor but still have the same problem! Is it a problem with game or pc!

My Performance Problem:

Just the normal lag lag lag lag mini freeze lag(lol) i tried lowering the graphics but nearly nill difference from highest to lowest! At the start of some videos it lags you can hear sound but not see the screen for only like 2 seconds.
If you Have a solution tell me please and if you have this game on pc tell me how it runs and your specifications! This problem can be easily fixed, it seems that anything with a Core 2 Duo CPU or Quad Core runs the game like absolute crap.

Solution

You will have to set the processor to affinity

To do this:

• Run the NFS Undercover game.
• Press Alt+Tab to come out.
• Open up Windows Task Manager (Ctl+Alt+Del).
• Click on the Processed tab and find your game or application
• Right click on the game or application and select Set Affinity.
• You will see CPU0 and CPU1 checked. Uncheck either one.
• Click OK
• Go back into your game or application and you will now be running your program on one core."

I have to admit it’s pretty pathetic that very little effort or thought went into the testing of this game before they released it on the shelves.

Thanks to dan for this tip on the forum.