[warpme11]

hello tsf

I have a problem with my computer i recently upgrade my ram to 2gb from 256mb. When playing games(facebook games,online & offline games) my cpu usage raises immidiately to 100% how should i fix this problem i thought raising the ram would fix the problem but still the same

 

[tyza]

computer specs please
name , brand and model

psu
motherboard
ram
cpu

did your cpu raise to 100% prior to ram upgrade?

what process is taking up most of your cpu resources?
is it system idle ?

 

[spunk.funk]

To find out what processes are taking the most resources, use Process Explorer.

 

[warpme11]

Motherboard CCHIPS P25G V1.0
RAM: 1GB Kingston ValueRam x 2
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.40GHZ
PSU: Generic 400W PSU

prior to ram upgrade? yes
base on task manager system idle process is at 95-99

 

[warpme11]

To find out what processes are taking the most resources, use Process Explorer.

 

[nbjeter3]

Repost it when it is at 100% usage. I.E. when you have one of the games open.

 

[warpme11]

Repost it when it is at 100% usage. I.E. when you have one of the games open.

i attach the screenshot

 

[tyza]

i attach the screenshot

he means when you have a game running

take another screen shot

 

[warpme11]

here it is

 

[spunk.funk]

The only thing that is running at 100% CPU is HL.exe
100% CPU when playing Counter-Strike

 

[warpme11]

how about this and where can i find an accurate cpu temp software? i suspect its temp

 

[spunk.funk]

Try the forums over at ePSXe, you will have more luck there then on this general microsoft forum.
Download speccy, this will give you all the information about your computer including temperature.

 

[warpme11]

motherboard temp at idle is 60% when playing spikes up at 70%
Hard drives are at 37%
is this the problem?

 

[spunk.funk]

Temperatures are not shown as %'s. Do you mean C? For Celsius? 60 and 70 degrees C would be quite hot. Turn off the computer and take the side off and blow out all fans with a can of compressed air. Turn the computer on and make sure all fans are spinning. If you downloaded Speccy, Run Speccy again go up to File/Publish Snapshot. Copy the URL to the clipboard and paste it in your next post.

 

[warpme11]

my bad its at Celcius just cleaned it all today all fans are spinning
http://speccy.piriform.com/results/NuE4Gupxp2e6ANCgq7nVBwS

 

[spunk.funk]

Did you run Speccy After you cleaned it out or before. As it is still showing 60 C for the motherboard which is on the threshold of hot. Be sure you cleaned the processor fan and heat sync of any dust bunnies. You may need to remove the processor fan and re-apply Thermal Gel between the fan and the processor.

 

[warpme11]

yes, but i dont have thermal gel here whats other alternative or where should i buy it?

 

[spunk.funk]

I don't know where you are in the world, but you can purchase it online.

 

[tyza]

Any Computer Shop you pass by would most likely sell them too.
Do be careful when you are applying it.