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PC slow after upgrading

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Parminder Singh Sidhu Original post #1
Sep 30, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Hello everyone,

My PC configuration is:
Mother Board: GigaByte H55M-S2
Operating System: Windows 7 (64bit)
Memory: 4GB DDR3
CPU: Intel i3 530
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon R7 265

I have recently upgraded my Graphics card for gaming and that was a success, after the up-gradation my system has become very slow.

For example,
1- System boots very slow, Earlier it use to take about 2mins max but now it takes about 5-6mins.
2- If a process is running like coping file or installation or anything like that, then any other process take about 5 times longer time than it used to initiate.

Please tell me what to do.

Thanks
abhigeek
Sep 30, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Using msconfig try to disable useless startup programs
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Oct 2, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Thanks for the reply, I tried what you said, but didn't help.

The main problem i am facing is that all of the operations/processes are running slow as if they are not getting enough resources to work with. For example, if the Memory is low then the system slows down but in my case there is about half of the Ram still remains unused still i am facing this same problem.

I also tested the performance with Windows and it gave me
Memory: 5.9
Harddisk: 5.9

Please help.

Thanks
abhigeek
Oct 3, 2014 at 8:14 AM
post screenshot of your task manger, startup and performance.
root.king
Oct 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Defrag your HDD
P
Oct 26, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Thanks for your comments and sorry for replying so late.

I ran the defrag, as you suggested, but didn't help. I am attaching the screen-shorts you asked for.
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*i59.tinypic.com/52zon.jpg
*oi57.tinypic.com/34q1n69.jpg

I also tried to my system without the Graphics Card(AMD Radeon R7 265) and it was working quite better then it was working with it.

Thanks again
rijinpk1
Oct 26, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Attach the screenshot of crystaldisk info software.

Also try uninstalling and reinstalling Gpu driver software.
topgear
topgear #8
Oct 27, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Is there by any chance ram is running at lower speed ? Check bios setting for ram speed.
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Nov 10, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Thanks for replying and sorry i am coming back so late.

As you suggested:
1: I have updated the GPU drivers but still not use.
2: But to check the bios settings, whenever i try to enter the bios menu by pressing "Del" key it show me the blank screen with a blinking cursor. I waited long and tried several times but no use. So i took it to a computer hardware engineer and after checking the system he told me that the graphics card is fine, but it seem that the problem is with motherboard.

As a result, Now I have a new problem.
What to do next, should i change the motherboard because its already out of warranty and with the motherboard i may as well have to change the CPU too. Or is there any other way to fix this prob.

Many Thanks Again...
RBX
RBX #10
Nov 18, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Is your PSU enough for your config?
cute.bandar
Nov 19, 2014 at 1:28 PM
Is the PC slow in safe mode as well ? If no then its a driver / software problem.
s18000rpm
s18000rpm #12
Nov 19, 2014 at 2:27 PM
re-seat all the cables on motherboard.

its probably a loose hard drive cable.

And also tell about the Power Supply (PSU) brand, ratings... take a photo of the sticker on PSU & post here.
P
Dec 1, 2014 at 3:14 PM
I upgraded the PSU along with the Graphics card, because the card required an additional power input. So i had to upgraded the PSU as well, It now Cooler Master 500W(as recommended by the vendor).
topgear
topgear #14
Dec 1, 2014 at 3:39 PM
Is it from extreme power / Thunder series ? How much you paid for the PSU ?
P
Dec 17, 2014 at 6:03 PM
Thank you for the suggestion.

But i am kind of fed-up with all the checking this and that, it isn't helping much. So i am now planning to upgrade my entire system, which includes the Motherboard, Processor(CPU), Ram, HDD/SSD And Cabinet with the forth-generation i5 configuration.

The main reason i am thinking about upgrading is because i already have showed my system to few knows hardware guys and they all said 2 common things:
1: The motherboard is outdated and the Bios is faulty
2: And when it dies then the processor will be useless because of the outdated technology.

So, please suggest me the best Hardware for longer run. My budget is max 25K.

Many thanks again.
topgear
topgear #16
Dec 22, 2014 at 2:56 PM
your pc is still capable enough IMO - read should not take 5-6 mins to boot. The issue is with the HDD. Try accessing bios without connecting the HDD. Anyway, if you want to upgrade get Intel Haswell i5 cpu and a suitable motherboard. Will post about more on this later.
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Dec 29, 2014 at 7:03 PM
I tried you suggestion.

I removed the HDD and tried to enter the BIOS, but no use. I left my system running for half an hour and still the black blank screen with blinking cursor.

Now i thinking to buy i5 4440/4670.

Please suggest which 1 is better and best configuration for that.

Many thanks again.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #18
Dec 29, 2014 at 7:50 PM
post a screenshot of crystal disk info portable app.
topgear
topgear #19
Dec 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM
I tried you suggestion.

I removed the HDD and tried to enter the BIOS, but no use. I left my system running for half an hour and still the black blank screen with blinking cursor.

Now i thinking to buy i5 4440/4670.

Please suggest which 1 is better and best configuration for that.

Many thanks again.

i5 4670 is better. Anyway, try re flashing the bios from within windows and try resetting the CMOS setting by removing the motherboard battery and placing it back again after couple of minutes.
P
Dec 30, 2014 at 10:24 PM
I already tried that, re-flashing the resetting the CMOS.
That's the main reason i m thinking about upgrading the entire system.

Well, i5 4670 is good. Which MOBO and RAM is best with it. I am thinking about Gigabyte and Corsair Vengeance.

Please suggest me the best hardware for it.

Thanks
harshilsharma63
Dec 31, 2014 at 2:38 AM
I already tried that, re-flashing the resetting the CMOS.
That's the main reason i m thinking about upgrading the entire system.

Well, i5 4670 is good. Which MOBO and RAM is best with it. I am thinking about Gigabyte and Corsair Vengeance.

Please suggest me the best hardware for it.

Thanks

Which Cooler Master PSU do you have? Is it Thunder or Extreme series?
P
Jan 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM
Its cooler master G500 (RS-500-ACAA-B1)

Cooler Master: G500 (in new packing)
Buy Online Cooler Master G500 RS-500-ACAA-B1 Power Supply in India (i have)
topgear
topgear #23
Jan 2, 2015 at 7:30 PM
I already tried that, re-flashing the resetting the CMOS.
That's the main reason i m thinking about upgrading the entire system.

Well, i5 4670 is good. Which MOBO and RAM is best with it. I am thinking about Gigabyte and Corsair Vengeance.

Please suggest me the best hardware for it.

Thanks

Asus B85 Pro gamer motherboard.
P
Jan 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM
How about:
MotherBoard: GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-Z97-D3H (rev. 1.0)
Processor: ARK | Intel® Coreâ„¢ i5-4690 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
RAM: G Skills Sniper or Corsair Vengeance ?

Thanks
P
Jan 20, 2015 at 5:35 PM
Hi all,

I went to the market for buying the stuff which i mentioned in my last post, the vendor told me that the 5th generation is launching very soon, at the end of January.
Is it a good idea to buy it at its early stage or should i stick to my previous selection.?

Please suggest me.

Thanks again.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #26
Jan 20, 2015 at 8:40 PM
if you are not in a hurry to get a system, you can wait for 5th gen cpus.
harshilsharma63
Jan 21, 2015 at 2:20 AM
Hi all,

I went to the market for buying the stuff which i mentioned in my last post, the vendor told me that the 5th generation is launching very soon, at the end of January.
Is it a good idea to buy it at its early stage or should i stick to my previous selection.?

Please suggest me.

Thanks again.

Yes they are launching soon. If you can, I'd suggest to wait.
P
Jun 8, 2015 at 6:58 PM
Hello everyone,

Does anybody know when the i5 5th gen for desktop is launching in India? I am waiting for it since i planed to upgrade my system but the vendors are saying that it will still take about 2+ months to launch.

Does anyone have any idea...?
P
Jun 24, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Hello everyone,

Which is better,
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 2011-3 - GA-X99-UD4 (rev. 1.0)
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-Z97X-UD7 TH (rev. 1.0)
and
ARK | Intel® Coreâ„¢ i7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
ARK | Intel® Coreâ„¢ i7-5930K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)

Thanks
bssunilreddy
Jun 24, 2015 at 1:37 PM
*www.digit.in/forum/pc-components-c...new-pc-help-answer-these-questions-first.html
RCuber
RCuber #31
Jun 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM
@OP: Please create a new thread for your requirement.

Closing this thread.