Laptop's being a pain :/

Noel Gallagher · 22 Sep 2010 at 02:50

Hey

Lately I've noticed my laptop being really slow and sluggish (even after a fresh format) So i tried running MemTest and it found lots of errors, so I tried to narrow it down to find out which memory stick it is (I have 2, both 2GB each) and ran the check for half hour and it came back clean. So I stuck them both back in again, and within 5-10 minutes it throws up loads of errors on my screen?

Any ideas? Or anything else you recommend I try?

Also, here is my CPU-Z info: http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1401418

Thanks

Rroff · 22 Sep 2010 at 03:04

Are the errors in sequential groups or random? memtest errors of random types/locations can also be an indication that the chipset is overheating (or faulty) may be dust or similiar is blocking the cooling.

bremen1874 · 22 Sep 2010 at 03:15

I’d expect bad memory to crash a laptop rather than just making it sluggish (I can’t see it having ECC memory).

Try a different memory test, I’ve had systems that certain versions of memtest really didn’t like even when the memory was okay. You’re running Windows 7 which has a memory test you could try.

Have you made sure that there isn't a hard drive problem? A slightly dodgy drive could cause the performance problems you describe.

Noel Gallagher · 22 Sep 2010 at 03:24

Rroff said:
Are the errors in sequential groups or random? memtest errors of random types/locations can also be an indication that the chipset is overheating (or faulty) may be dust or similiar is blocking the cooling.

I don't remember, I just remember seeing lots of red and being like :O!
It could be possible, my laptop does get seriously hot sometimes (Maybe avarage is 80, sometimes it can kick up to 100)

bremen1874 said:
I’d expect bad memory to crash a laptop rather than just making it sluggish (I can’t see it having ECC memory).

Try a different memory test, I’ve had systems that certain versions of memtest really didn’t like even when the memory was okay. You’re running Windows 7 which has a memory test you could try.

Have you made sure that there isn't a hard drive problem? A slightly dodgy drive could cause the performance problems you describe.

I'll give the windows one a go, see what that gives me. I also ran one I have built into the Bios, it passed.

Any particular way I can rule out the HDD?

bremen1874 · 22 Sep 2010 at 03:39

Any particular way I can rule out the HDD?

Find out who manufactured the drive and then download their diagnostic utility and see what it reports.

One dodgy (but not dead) sector in the wrong place could be causing the problems you’re seeing.

bees · 28 Sep 2010 at 16:33

try to clean up your heatsink, could be overheating as well.

Bubba · 28 Sep 2010 at 21:15

Sounds like a failed chipset, will need a reflow or reball, very common fault.