Random FPS lag

Anyone have a workaround/fix for the random fps spikes i get playing this game? never had them back when i played in like, 2015 "ish". logged on a few days ago and have been experiencing fps spikes/lag whatever you want to call it. it's not constant, but rather random and only for a second or two. as far as i'm aware, i have a pc equipped with more than the required hardware to adequately run this game. is it CF? is it actually my pc? are there any settings i should know about/change? any help appreciated

i know there's still a small competitive community playing this game and i've got a feeling they're not playing with this weird choppy framerate.

PC specs (not the newest stuff but i mean, i can play csgo with 200+ no drops, so this just doesn't make sense)

CPU: i7 4770k
GPU: gtx 980
RAM: 16gb ram (ddr3)
monitor: asus vg248qe (144hz)
currently running cf at 144hz

framrate in game at maximum, but will occasionally "stutter" or "freeze" for a second or two and go back to normal

prob should be posted in support but i figured id ask here anyway since there's probably more traffic through here

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