Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed

The.Boi · 05-08-2008, 11:01 AM

Before I begin, I'm not entirely sure if it is a RAM problem or a virus problem. I posted a topic before mentioning that I had two RAMS from different brands (Kingston & TwinMos) running but my computer still felt slow. From what I understand, the compatibility issues arising from the two different brands would have caused my computer speed to slow down.

So here's a new problem. Right now I removed the TwinMos RAM & am using the Kingston (KTC1G-UDIMM) 1 gig RAM now. But the speed issue still exists where some applications just take too much time to load & even opening up "My Computer" will take a long time to load.

I have this program called SmartRam where it gives me a liveupdate on the RAM usage my computer is using. I experience "lags" even though the programme mentions at least 700mb free. Similarly, my offline games also give me lags which I never experienced with the old one.

Using the old TwinMos RAM is quite impossible as I have sold it of & the Kingston RAm I just got it within one month ago. I'm just going to mention that I'm not sure if it is a RAM problem or a virus problem but I'm going to assume that it is a RAM problem since my virus programme doesn't ring any alerts yet.

P.S: I do understand that 2gig of RAM would be faster than just a single gig of RAM. But this situation feels like that is not the issue as all along I have been using 1gig of RAM & only recently I decided on the upgrade

**TriggerFinger** · 05-08-2008, 11:11 AM

check also your Task Manager what eats up most of CPU. try to end that application (only if possible) and see if it improves anything.

The.Boi · 05-08-2008, 10:41 PM

Ok so heres what I see.

Firefox is using around 40mb

svchost.exe is using 23mb

AVENGINE.EXE is using 60mb

These are the ones that use the most

**TriggerFinger** · 05-09-2008, 07:10 AM

in your post, if the values there are for RAM, check your antivirus application. temporarily end it and see if it helps improve the situation.

it could also be a virus. scan also your computer for any. or follow this: Is your PC running slow...?

The.Boi · 05-09-2008, 11:33 AM

Hmmm, well I scanned my computer again just to make sure. So nothing's wrong at all. I just did a disk cleanup on the C drive too. Its still not helping though. The only option left is to defrag the drives.

I'm not sure if it will help but I'm going to post what I see from the programme CPU-Z under memory & SPD

Memory

Type: DDR2
Channels : Single
Size: 1024mb

DRAM Frequency: 400.1 Mhz
FSB:DRAM: 5.6
CAS# Latency: 5.0 Clocks
RAS# to CAS3 Delay: 5 Clocks
RAS# Precharge: 5 Clocks
Cycle Time: 18 Clocks
Command Rate: 2T

SPD

Slot#1 DDR2

Module Size:1024mb
Correction: none
Max Bandwidth: PC2-6400 (400mHz)
Manufacturer: Kingston
Part Number: KTC1G-UDIMM
Serial Number: 9135034F

Timings Table

Frequency 200MHz 266MHz 400MHz
CAS# Latency 3.0 4.0 5.0
RAS# to CAS# 3 4 5
RAS# Precharge 3 4 5
tRAS 9 12 18
tRC 12 16 23
Voltage 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V

05-08-2008, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
The.Boi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 47 OS: WinXP	Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed Before I begin, I'm not entirely sure if it is a RAM problem or a virus problem. I posted a topic before mentioning that I had two RAMS from different brands (Kingston & TwinMos) running but my computer still felt slow. From what I understand, the compatibility issues arising from the two different brands would have caused my computer speed to slow down. So here's a new problem. Right now I removed the TwinMos RAM & am using the Kingston (KTC1G-UDIMM) 1 gig RAM now. But the speed issue still exists where some applications just take too much time to load & even opening up "My Computer" will take a long time to load. I have this program called SmartRam where it gives me a liveupdate on the RAM usage my computer is using. I experience "lags" even though the programme mentions at least 700mb free. Similarly, my offline games also give me lags which I never experienced with the old one. Using the old TwinMos RAM is quite impossible as I have sold it of & the Kingston RAm I just got it within one month ago. I'm just going to mention that I'm not sure if it is a RAM problem or a virus problem but I'm going to assume that it is a RAM problem since my virus programme doesn't ring any alerts yet. P.S: I do understand that 2gig of RAM would be faster than just a single gig of RAM. But this situation feels like that is not the issue as all along I have been using 1gig of RAM & only recently I decided on the upgrade Last edited by The.Boi : 05-08-2008 at 11:05 AM.

05-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LV, NV, USA Posts: 2,287 OS: DOS 6.0	Re: Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed check also your Task Manager what eats up most of CPU. try to end that application (only if possible) and see if it improves anything. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD list - ImgBurn - HDD Diagnostic Tools - Everest

05-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
The.Boi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 47 OS: WinXP	Re: Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed Ok so heres what I see. Firefox is using around 40mb svchost.exe is using 23mb AVENGINE.EXE is using 60mb These are the ones that use the most

05-09-2008, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LV, NV, USA Posts: 2,287 OS: DOS 6.0	Re: Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed in your post, if the values there are for RAM, check your antivirus application. temporarily end it and see if it helps improve the situation. it could also be a virus. scan also your computer for any. or follow this: Is your PC running slow...? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD list - ImgBurn - HDD Diagnostic Tools - Everest

05-09-2008, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
The.Boi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 47 OS: WinXP	Re: Swapped Ram = Lower Computer Speed Hmmm, well I scanned my computer again just to make sure. So nothing's wrong at all. I just did a disk cleanup on the C drive too. Its still not helping though. The only option left is to defrag the drives. I'm not sure if it will help but I'm going to post what I see from the programme CPU-Z under memory & SPD Memory Type: DDR2 Channels : Single Size: 1024mb DRAM Frequency: 400.1 Mhz FSB:DRAM: 5.6 CAS# Latency: 5.0 Clocks RAS# to CAS3 Delay: 5 Clocks RAS# Precharge: 5 Clocks Cycle Time: 18 Clocks Command Rate: 2T SPD Slot#1 DDR2 Module Size:1024mb Correction: none Max Bandwidth: PC2-6400 (400mHz) Manufacturer: Kingston Part Number: KTC1G-UDIMM Serial Number: 9135034F Timings Table Frequency 200MHz 266MHz 400MHz CAS# Latency 3.0 4.0 5.0 RAS# to CAS# 3 4 5 RAS# Precharge 3 4 5 tRAS 9 12 18 tRC 12 16 23 Voltage 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V