[SOLVED] Massive Slowdowns on new PC

Pelagius · 06-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Hey yall, new here, looking for some sort of solution to a major problem with my new rig. Specs are as follows:
Asus M3A 780G EMH/HDMI Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ CPU
4gigs RAM (4x 1gb DDR2 PC6400)
750w PSU
EVGA nVidia 9800 GTX SSC 512mb PCI-E
Vista Ultimate Sp1 64bit

Now, the problem only occurs when dealing with video media... When attempting to play games, or watch movies I will get a MASSIVE drop in FPS, from 40-60fps to 1-2fps, about every 30 seconds, regularly. In games that graphically intense (Though my computer SHOULD be able to handle them), that is only while standing still. So far as I can tell there is no excuse for this to be happening, and no matter what I do I cannot seem to find a solution. Help me!

Jamsers · 06-26-2008, 10:12 PM

Maybe your antivirus is automatically scanning your computer or something of the like. I had the same problem once and it was beacause my antivirus was actually commencing auto scan. You can try to turn it off if you can.

Pelagius · 06-26-2008, 10:15 PM

Dont have any antivirus software at the moment, so thats out.

Jamsers · 06-27-2008, 01:16 AM

If you're willing, reinstall the whole OS. I really think it will fix the problem, cause it has something to do with the software I think.

Jamsers · 06-27-2008, 01:17 AM

Maybe it's something with DirectX...

lazareth1 · 06-27-2008, 01:17 AM

Is it a completely fresh install of windows?

Jamsers · 06-27-2008, 01:18 AM

Or maybe the drivers.

lazareth1 · 06-27-2008, 01:18 AM

I'm thinking remove SP1 and then try. There's been a few bugs with it.

Jamsers · 06-27-2008, 01:18 AM

Yeah.

Pelagius · 06-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Is there a way to uninstall SP1 without reinstalling Vista, or is that my only option? And yes its a fresh install, came pre-installed on the PC, which I got monday.

Also, all the drivers I've checked and made sure are up to date, including DirectX.

randomuser83 · 06-27-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamsers

Or maybe the drivers.

That was my first thought. A good percentage of the time when a new PC is giving you trouble, it's something that little and stupid that will fix it.

Pelagius · 06-27-2008, 07:33 PM

Nailing down what the little thing is is the trouble. :S

lazareth1 · 06-28-2008, 08:00 AM

You can uninstall SP1 like a program via programs and features. (add/remove programs) in control panel.

Pelagius · 06-28-2008, 01:08 PM

I'll try that, thanks.

Pelagius · 06-29-2008, 01:21 AM

I've attempted to find and uninstall SP1, but it isnt in the list of programs, and I cant identify it in the list of updates. Any chance to uninstall it if it came pre-installed?
(Note this is Vista Ultimate)

lazareth1 · 06-29-2008, 05:24 AM

Hmmm. I don't think you can remove SP1 if it was installed with the OS. Hence why it's not in the menu to remove it.

What's the make and model of your PSU?

Pelagius · 06-29-2008, 02:25 PM

Zephyr 750w
-ATX12V
Brand new.

lazareth1 · 06-29-2008, 06:44 PM

Hmm PSU seems try provide good enough power but Im unsure as to whether it is a stable PSU.

Only other solution I can think of is to backup your data and do a reinstall of windows.

Pelagius · 06-29-2008, 07:44 PM

I'll try that at some point. Im going to call the provider and make sure that wont void the warranty or anything (Not taking any chances). Maybe see if their tech support can actually do anything, but I figured I'd ask some other people first. Thanks for the help.

06-26-2008, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	[SOLVED] Massive Slowdowns on new PC Hey yall, new here, looking for some sort of solution to a major problem with my new rig. Specs are as follows: Asus M3A 780G EMH/HDMI Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ CPU 4gigs RAM (4x 1gb DDR2 PC6400) 750w PSU EVGA nVidia 9800 GTX SSC 512mb PCI-E Vista Ultimate Sp1 64bit Now, the problem only occurs when dealing with video media... When attempting to play games, or watch movies I will get a MASSIVE drop in FPS, from 40-60fps to 1-2fps, about every 30 seconds, regularly. In games that graphically intense (Though my computer SHOULD be able to handle them), that is only while standing still. So far as I can tell there is no excuse for this to be happening, and no matter what I do I cannot seem to find a solution. Help me!

06-26-2008, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Maybe your antivirus is automatically scanning your computer or something of the like. I had the same problem once and it was beacause my antivirus was actually commencing auto scan. You can try to turn it off if you can. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

06-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Dont have any antivirus software at the moment, so thats out.

06-27-2008, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC If you're willing, reinstall the whole OS. I really think it will fix the problem, cause it has something to do with the software I think. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

06-27-2008, 01:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Maybe it's something with DirectX... __________________ mr.futurebillgates

06-27-2008, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
lazareth1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,066 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Is it a completely fresh install of windows? __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

06-27-2008, 01:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Or maybe the drivers. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

06-27-2008, 01:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
lazareth1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,066 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC I'm thinking remove SP1 and then try. There's been a few bugs with it. __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

06-27-2008, 01:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jamsers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phillipines Posts: 68 OS: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Yeah. __________________ mr.futurebillgates

06-27-2008, 01:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Is there a way to uninstall SP1 without reinstalling Vista, or is that my only option? And yes its a fresh install, came pre-installed on the PC, which I got monday. Also, all the drivers I've checked and made sure are up to date, including DirectX. Last edited by Pelagius : 06-27-2008 at 01:48 PM.

06-27-2008, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Nailing down what the little thing is is the trouble. :S

06-28-2008, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
lazareth1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,066 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC You can uninstall SP1 like a program via programs and features. (add/remove programs) in control panel. __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

06-28-2008, 01:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC I'll try that, thanks.

06-29-2008, 01:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC I've attempted to find and uninstall SP1, but it isnt in the list of programs, and I cant identify it in the list of updates. Any chance to uninstall it if it came pre-installed? (Note this is Vista Ultimate)

06-29-2008, 05:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
lazareth1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,066 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Hmmm. I don't think you can remove SP1 if it was installed with the OS. Hence why it's not in the menu to remove it. What's the make and model of your PSU? __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

06-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Zephyr 750w -ATX12V Brand new.

06-29-2008, 06:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
lazareth1 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,066 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC Hmm PSU seems try provide good enough power but Im unsure as to whether it is a stable PSU. Only other solution I can think of is to backup your data and do a reinstall of windows. __________________ "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted" JAFFA KREE!! Peace Through Power!!

06-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pelagius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista SP1 64bit	Re: Massive Slowdowns on new PC I'll try that at some point. Im going to call the provider and make sure that wont void the warranty or anything (Not taking any chances). Maybe see if their tech support can actually do anything, but I figured I'd ask some other people first. Thanks for the help.