Load times become slow

[shadowwill]

For the past few months my load times in all games has become slow. I don't recall when this exactly started or what could have caused it, but I know this isn't right. I'm always last on load times with my friends, when I used to be first. I've cleaned the hell out of my PC, defragged everything, cleaned up the registry , free'd up loads of space, updated my drivers, yet I'm still having the issue. I was considering getting more RAM installed but if that isn't the problem it would be a waste of money. I also don't really want to wipe my HDD again, as I've done that 3 times already in the past year.

What else can I try to fix or work out why I'm having this issue?

Thank you

Brief sys specs:

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/17/10 16:19:39 Ver: 08.00.15
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1055T Processor (6 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page File: 3071MB used, 5116MB available

[RockmasteR]

Hello
check you free space in your hard disk
you must have at least 15% free space according to the total storage
so if you have 500 GB HDD you must have at least 75 GB and more

also defraging your hard disk could help increase the loading times

[shadowwill]

Hi, I have 600 GB free on my 1TB HDD so I think I'm ok there. I've also defragged countless times too.

[RockmasteR]

if you are playing Co-Op or online with your friends this could be due to a high ping or Connection issues