[DuskWalker]

hello everyone.

I have as the title says an amd athlon xp 2600+ 1.95GHz processor. my computer is running slow and i found out that my CPU usage is ether 80% to 100% used. now i have no idea why it is like that i got tole that it might be my mother board going out. but i think it is that the BIOS is not 100% up to date. But that is just me thinking about that. I also heard something about my processor not being XM or MX rated (XP SP 2) but i dunno about that. I'm not that tech savey so i got lost quick. and my CPU temp is at 55-60C or 131-140F.
Thanks.

 

[DuskWalker]

hello everyone.

I have as the title says an amd athlon xp 2600+ 1.95GHz processor. my computer is running slow and i found out that my CPU usage is ether 80% to 100% used. now i have no idea why it is like that i got tole that it might be my mother board going out. but i think it is that the BIOS is not 100% up to date. But that is just me thinking about that. I also heard something about my processor not being XM or MX rated (XP SP 2) but i dunno about that. I'm not that tech savey so i got lost quick. and my CPU temp is at 55-60C or 131-140F.
Thanks.

Operating System Windows XP
DirectX Version DirectX
CPU Model/Name AMD Athlon(tm) with MMX(TM) Technology
CPU Speed 1.9GHz
# of Processors 1
Total Physical Memory 1024MB
% Memory Used 30%
Resolution 1024 x 768
Color Depth 32-Bit
Free Disk Space C:\ 66.68GB
Max Swap File Size 2.40GB
Available Swap File 2.18GB
TCP/IP Protocol Installed

there is some more info on my computer if this helps anyone. and sorry for the double post couldn't find the edit button.

 

[Deleted090308]

Hi, welcome to TSF. :wave:

What processes are using the CPU? Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete > Processes.
To get the temperatures down:
Unplug the computer from the wall and open the case.
Remove dust with canned, compressed air. Make sure the fans/heatsinks are clean.

I have moved this thread to "Motherboards, BIOS and CPU" support.

 

[DuskWalker]

i have cleaned the inside of the computer. There is about 4 fans working on keeping it cool. there is all the prosses that need to be running. other then that i'm at a loss on what to do. my friend told me it always ran hot. I think it is a motherboard and CPU problem. not 100% sure tho. Do you have a list of what i need running and what i do not?

 

[linderman]

usually the 100% cpu usuage is the result of a boogered operating system

although your cpu may also be throttling back because of too much heat / I would fix the heat issue first


then I would think about a fresh install of win xp with service pack two intergrated into the install disk

this process is called slipstreaming ?????

 

[DuskWalker]

i was watching tech tv at like 3 am and i heard that some AMD processors are not made for service pack 2 they called it eather XM or MX rated not 100% sure about that. but i'm thinking it has something to do with my BOIS. i have done everything to help with the heat problem but there is really nothing more that i can do. I have too much stuff on here that i can't afford to lose and my dvd wrighter is not working at the monent.

 

[linderman]

if you have data that will make life miserable to lose / then I suggest you get another hard drive and clone your exisiting drive to your new one / or else you will be sorry :4-thatsba

 

[Deleted090308]

I agree - the best would be to reinstall Windows.

If you don't want to do that:
Click Start > Run > type msconfig > click OK.
In MsConfig > click the Startup tab > "untick" everything except your firewall and antivirus > click Apply, then OK.
Restart the computer.
Scan your computer for malware.
Run disk defragmentation.

What are the temps after you removed the dust inside the case?

 

[Doby]

i was watching tech tv at like 3 am and i heard that some AMD processors are not made for service pack 2 they called it eather XM or MX rated not 100% sure about that. but i'm thinking it has something to do with my BOIS. i have done everything to help with the heat problem but there is really nothing more that i can do. I have too much stuff on here that i can't afford to lose and my dvd wrighter is not working at the monent.

You must have heard wrong, I can assure you athlon XP processors are fine with any windows version including XP sp2

 

[Ericwaycotx]

You must have heard wrong, I can assure you athlon XP processors are fine with any windows version including XP sp2

I used to run my 1700+ and 2400+ athlon xp's on windows xp sp2 just fine

 

[linderman]

I agree with Doby's point of view 100 %