I just switched the case of my computer, and it runs now, but very slow (after overheating the CPU a few times, but it shut off so i dont think any damage there) I was wondering if there is a way to tell why it is moving slow, since something could have gone wrong in the whole switching cases thing (it was running great before) its a P4 2.8ghz cpu.
I think it may be running on less ghz or something since it might be getting hot, so think it may need a new fan/heatsink.. if so can someone send me a link of one that works (preferably newegg) if thats the problem…
Thanks..
btw the specs are all dell dimension 2400 specs…
but with 2 x 512 MB pc2700 Ram, instead of 1.
I replaced the thermal compound on my CPU and it works great!
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1 ninjamtlt // Aug 4, 2008
Yes, check all the cable connections and make sure the memory and everything is seated properly, and if that doesn’t work it’s overheated, but sounds to me like it’s overheated so you should get a new fan and heatsink.
2 Perfectest // Aug 4, 2008
For running slow there are many causes:
Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!
Spyware/Adware
RAM
De-Fragmenting
Etc.
Below can help you speed up your pc:
For IE, click Tools, Internet Options delete files (offline files) clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want) click o.k., and Restart
For Firfox, press ctrl+shift+del, and click clean private data.
Manage your startup:
Open your Start menu -> Click Run -> In the command screen type “msconfig.exe” -> In the “system configuration utility”, click either “service” or “startup” tab -> Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.
De-Fragmenting
1. Right click of C Disk.
2. Click properties.
3. Click tools tab.
4. Click “Defragment now”.
5. Click Defragment.
You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.
Under steps:
1. right click on the TaskBar.
2. click the Task Manager.
3. click the processes tab.
4. double click the CPU.
5. find if the “System Idle Process” is max.
6. if not right click and click end process.
Learn “Why Is My Computer Running so Slow?” and “How to Speed it UP”:
http://downloadlk.com/WhyIsMyComputerSlow.htm
Use the tool: http://downloadlk.com/themosteffectiveregistrycleaner.htm
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