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01-09-2009, 06:51 PM
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New System - Very Slow
Just built a new pc but it is running very slow. I was copying some files from an external HD and a jump drive I had and it seemed to be running at USB 1.1 speed rather than 2.0. Also, I tried playing some videos (high quality) but they were lagging. Folders seem to be opening slowly as well. (actually my text while posting this lagged up)
Last night I formatted the HD for the first time using NTFS and installed Win XP Pro. Any thoughts? Thanks for your time! System Specs: ASUS M3A MB AMD Phenom 9500 4 GB Corsair RAM 750 GB WD SATA HD Lite-On DVD Burner IDE EVGA Geforce 9400 GT 1 GB Belkin PCI Wireless Card 450W PSU (Came with case) |
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01-09-2009, 07:35 PM
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Are all the motherboard drivers installed from the Asus CD/DVD? Are the video drivers installed?
What brand and model is the power supply, please? |
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01-09-2009, 07:53 PM
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All drivers from Asus CD are installed. Case and PSU is by Power Up.
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01-09-2009, 08:28 PM
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Those are not well-made power supplies. I'm not saying that is the cause of your issues, but I'd replace it with a higher quality unit.
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01-09-2009, 08:31 PM
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Thanks for the info, glc. I appreciate it! -flip |
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01-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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The "lagging" sounds like a video driver problem. Did you install the latest graphics drivers ?
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01-10-2009, 03:29 PM
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I first installed the drivers from the CD, then shortly I installed the latest drivers (Jan 8, 2009). It was lagging even when trying to transfer from external drives.
I have ordered an Ultra 550 W PSU though. |
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01-10-2009, 03:40 PM
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Ultra is just as bad. You need to stay away from Tiger Direct. You might want to read the power supply stickies in the General Hardware forum.
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01-11-2009, 06:20 AM
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You might want to get this one off NewEgg:
OCZ SXS 500W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341012 $24.99 after rebate. or this one if you really need 550w: BFG 550W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817702010 $64.99 |
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01-11-2009, 11:05 AM
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A 9400GT doesn't need much power. 400 quality watts is plenty.
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