Choosing new PC help

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That isn't a problem, replace avg with avast and look at what is using 100% processor

Donnie

100% CPU usage? Which process is responsible?

Donnie

Take a look at my stats, using a similar system:

sookipeaspud

The most stable operating system is Windows 3.11 after removing the AARD code.

I still run it on my 486. Works perfectly and ever since I added dual inline memory modules at 4mb per stick the speed has rocketed!
My modem is flying at 56kbps but the problem I am currently having is with running Command and Conquer Red Alert 2. It is running slow!

thanks.

King

the highest memory user is firefox, but thats only 80,000-90,000K all i have open right now is firefox

spakkker

You have a lot of processes running - you can use Ccleaner/tools/startup to disable progs from starting automatically- I'd disable everything in the list except antivirus,wireless and firewall , if present. You can always enable them again or, better, just start when needed.
Can you post your pc or motherboard model as you may be able to use a dual core cpu (socket 775) which could be 5 times faster than your cpu and cost less than £50 used.

edit -I have 41 processes running right now.

Donnie

Not memory, but CPU usage. Maybe it's the Snipping Tool.

Took another:

King

spakkker wrote: »

You have a lot of processes running - you can use Ccleaner/tools/startup to disable progs from starting automatically- I'd disable everything in the list except antivirus,wireless and firewall , if present. You can always enable them again or, better, just start when needed.
Can you post your pc or motherboard model as you may be able to use a dual core cpu (socket 775) which could be 5 times faster than your cpu and cost less than £50 used.

edit -I have 41 processes running right now.

Thanks for the reply
hopefully this is the motherboard info your after:

Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Model LOCKTITE
Version 5.00
Serial Number MS1C73S14100981

North Bridge Intel i945P/PL/G/GZ Revision A2
South Bridge Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R) Revision A2

CPU Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.46GHz
Cpu Socket Socket 775 LGA

System Slots 2 PCI

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 2048 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes
Memory Slots 2
Error Correction None

Also my PC model is HP pavilion s3000, thanks again for the help!:)

King

spakkker wrote: »

You have a lot of processes running - you can use Ccleaner/tools/startup to disable progs from starting automatically- I'd disable everything in the list except antivirus,wireless and firewall , if present. You can always enable them again or, better, just start when needed.
Can you post your pc or motherboard model as you may be able to use a dual core cpu (socket 775) which could be 5 times faster than your cpu and cost less than £50 used.

edit -I have 41 processes running right now.

Donnie wrote: »

Not memory, but CPU usage. Maybe it's the Snipping Tool.

Took another:

IT seems to be quicker again after a reset...my guess is that as my computer is on most of the day with different things open it picks up crap as it goes along (figuratively of course) and gets clogged up with all these processes'

Donnie

So which program was maxing out your CPU? If you click on Processes, then CPU the culprit should be at the top of the list.

AVG Removal Tool

AVAST 5