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If the "slow motion effect" may also be described as "matrix lag" (gameplay not choppy, just slow), then consider the following:
1. Does your processor have Speedstep technology or something similar?
2. Is your processor overclocked?
3. Is the fan on your processor correctly installed and on tightly?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, this is your solution:
1. Add more cooling fans (i.e. Fan blowing out near top of case, fan blowing in near bottom) or turn off speedstep feature
(warning!! very dangerous if your processor overheats already!)
2. Underclock your processor to regular/slower speeds
3. re-install processor fan, use thermal gel if needed
NOTE: "matrix-style lag" is caused by heat issues and the processor is underclocking to prevent heat damage.
If your framerates drop (i.e. experiencing choppy gaming), consider the following:
1. video card is too slow/inefficient
2. Harddrive or processor is working on something else
3. RAM can't keep up to processor (i.e. overclocking by changing multiplier)
4.video card is overclocked too high (usually causes total lockups for a few seconds)
Note: there are many, many, many other reasons for this type of lag happening. these are usually the first to pop up. Seeing as how you have a radeon 9800, #1 shouldnt be a problem. #2 also shouldnt be a problem seeing as how you close all other programs beforehand. #3 I doubt because Pentium multipliers are locked from factory (though with some solder, it can be unlocked) and #4 shouldnt exist if you have a radeon 9800 and are happy with it.
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