New computer is slow....

Kbkasey

Kbkasey

Kbkasey

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Hello, so recently i did a new semi computer build. I used my old psu, cd drive, hard-drive, case. Anyway, my other specs are
i5 2500k (Overclockers 4,000 mhz idle temp 29c and stress test 24 hours max was 63c with no errors) Ram is single channel 4 gb ddr3 1600mhz (I though this might be the problem as duel is allot faster apprently?) M/B p67 fatal1ty performence series. Graphics card is Nvidia 8600 gt... Will upgrade when i get some more money -.-

So, could anyone tell me what i could do to find out why it is running abit slow?
So what i mean is, is that when i load up the internet it will take about 5 seconds to load the actual browser. Or when i load a game it will take about a minute :/

Thanks.
 
Single channel memory will make a difference. My other comp was having issues so I took out all the ram (4x2gb DDR2) and ran with one stick. It solved my issue and I left it like that for awhile (I couldn't be bothered to find the faulty stick).

Things were slower but I would'nt say it was taking 5 seconds for the browser to kick in...maybe 3. I have since added another stick and it has sped it up massively though.

Maybe get some cheap DDR3 1600 ram x2.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £33.59
Total : £37.50 (includes shipping : £3.26).




Good price here with good reviews.
 
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