ORIGINAL: munmun
HI there. I have a Q6600 chip @2.4Ghz with 3G RAM running XP. This system used to hum 3 months ago and then something started to happen. It now is very slow and has ocasional crashes. I have tried to clean the registry, run spyware, antivirus and defragged- all to no avail. Could someone help me fix this situation?
Perhaps it would be a bit more helpful if you posted your PC specs and some pertinent apps that you have installed so others can give you better suggestions or advice.
Some things to consider:
1) It's quite possible that some antivirus softwares can't detect certain "worm" variants (and these are starting to infect your system files one by one eventually slowing down your system)...
2) How's the ventilation of the PC DAW? Did you overclock your processor? Is your processor fan still ok?
3) When your PC crashes/hangs/reboots or slows down, does it happen when you use a particular application OR when you perform a particular task (e.g. recording, simultaneous VSTi)
4) How's the memory (RAM)...did you overclock above its specs? Are the mem modules of the same batch, model, speed and manufacturer? Are they still in good condition (try running
MEMTEST 5) How's the PSU (i.e. Power Supply Unit)? Do you smell anything like "burning silicon"? Does your PC power-up then turn off...then power-up again only to turn off after some time for no reason?
6) How's the motherboard, do you notice any leaking capacitors? See any "burned" parts near or around the processor socket?
Troubleshooting is always a challenge and oftentimes a headache, and in the end...despite all of the advices/suggestions you'll get...only you can determine the culprit...assuming you decide against having a computer tech diagnose it for you.
post edited by PathosLogos - 2008/12/21 11:51:26