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improve system preformance

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harbakshsingh Original post #1
May 25, 2014 at 6:59 PM
is there any way to improve my systems performance or speed
my specs:
windows 7 64 bit
1. Intel i3 3200 3.3ghz processor
2. 4 gb ram
3. Zotac nvidia gt 610 synergy edition graphic card 2gb
4. Ga h61m ds2 motherboard
5. monitor-Acer S190HQL 1366X768
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #2
May 25, 2014 at 7:06 PM
> Update drivers.
> Defrag HDD.
> Stop using crapware that runs in background.
> Use a good AV
> Setup proper cooling.
> Clean the hardware.
> Overclock the GT 610.
> Install Windows updates.
> Update all softwares.

.... there are too many things that can be done.

The most important step- upgrade.
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harbakshsingh #3
May 25, 2014 at 7:09 PM
how to overclock gt 610
skeletor
skeletor #5
May 25, 2014 at 8:51 PM
No point of overclocking GT 610. Too weak a card to get you any boost.

H61 chipset isn't for overclocking. Most likely your BIOS won't have settings to do so. So, no point at all.
harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 #6
May 25, 2014 at 9:08 PM
ico said:
No point of overclocking GT 610. Too weak a card to get you any boost.

H61 chipset isn't for overclocking. Most likely your BIOS won't have settings to do so. So, no point at all.
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Acually the setting to increase CPU multiplier may exist in latest BIOS as Intel started providing this this feature. Even my Intel DH61WW not has all overclocking options to alter CPU multiplier, set core voltages, IGP settings and RAM overclocking features.
flyingcow
flyingcow #7
May 25, 2014 at 9:19 PM
this is what i would do
1.download and run ccleaner
2.install and scan with malwarebytes
3.open start menu, type msconfig, then press enter, go to the startup tab, disable all the services except microsoft ones and the ones you need...
4.uninstall all the programs you dont use
5.defrag your drive
6.set up some virtual ram on your drive (dont remember what its called..can anyone confirm if this actually works?)
cute.bandar
cute.bandar #8
May 26, 2014 at 12:52 PM
get a ssd, use it as cache drive.
RCuber
RCuber #9
May 26, 2014 at 1:21 PM
flyingcow said:
7.optional/not recommended - delete system32 or you may consider downloading some ram

dont actually do step 7
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WTF!! dude.. don't even post this as a joke. :mad:
Don't mix jokes with suggestions

@OP Never ever delete your system32 folder.
Flash
Flash #10
May 26, 2014 at 1:41 PM
[MENTION=158674]flyingcow[/MENTION] : Whatif OP executes the steps one by one in order, only to later read the SPOILER'd comment?

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[MENTION=282344]harbakshsingh[/MENTION] : Switch to classic theme/basic, it really frees up some RAM.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #11
May 26, 2014 at 2:52 PM
or rather switch to a linux distro like Ubuntu or linux mint. :)
nomad47
nomad47 #12
May 26, 2014 at 3:25 PM
Tuneup utilities turbo mode
flyingcow
flyingcow #13
May 26, 2014 at 4:11 PM
im really sorry :(...op didnt reply yet...maybe he deleted system 32 :razz:
ankush28
ankush28 #15
May 26, 2014 at 6:34 PM
Also do these things...
1) Scan for viruses(Malwarebytes ftw)
2) Check memory usage when idle. You won't believe few days ago my ram usage was 92-97% when idle. Because Windows media player streaming services was using 1.7GB of my 4GB ram. If you find any such weird behavior go to run, type services.msc and modify it. I disabled wmp service and now my laptop is running buttery smooth.
3) Type 'Appearance' in search box. Select "Adjust appearance according to performance"
Disable useless animations - Glass composition, Transparent UI, AA edges. Completely disable window resize animation.
As you have i3 I dont think your system is that much weak.