Computer Problems

[Gunny04]

I am having Massive computer slow downs..... my system specs are in my signature. For some reason Sim City 4 is getting Laggy BAD, and I run Norton antivirus every 3 days, spyware scans every 2 days or so and defrag a lot...... and still a slow computer. Does anyone know how I can fix this? I just Restored windows XP for the 3rd time. That seemed to make to worse. Also FS2k4 gets choppy even when I run high frame rates, Cheers, Gunny

[Paz]

[eno]

I'd also run an external antivirus check as Norton is notorious for missing stuff. Try the following.

Housecall

It takes time but it's worth it for peace of mind. It's also free.

[Gunny04]

I was thinking of a 5900 or 5950.... Maybe if I get lucky a 6800..... I know a 6800 would be perfect But I dont plan on keeping this comp for gaming for long, 8 months max prolly... after this its my dads to screw around with so I need something, but probably not the absolute best! Cheers, Gunny

[Gunny04]

Would it be JUST the graphics? or could it be something else, I doubt I have a virus, Though everytime I shut down windows forces something to turn off :/.... well if anyone has an Idea I'd be happy to know!!!!!!! Cheers, Gunny also heres a laugh for you guys, I got 7145 on a 3d benchmark (2000)!  :( well its life with a MX 4 integrated that is defintatly going!

[the_autopilot]

Its most likely to be the gfx card bottlenecking the system. Even a regular AGP geforce 4 mx would greatly increase performence.

[Gunny04]

Yea, Just used the scanner recomended.... found 5 things! Deleted them and now my comp restarts peacfully, Adaware runs again and everything runs smoother. I just need to replace the graphics card  ;D Thanks for the help, Cheers, Gunny

[Gixer]

Gunny I would go for a 9800pro or 9800XT rather than a 5950 or the like.

Even better go for a 6600GT which go for the same price but are better still.

[Gunny04]

Hmmmmm, money is going to be a huge problemish factor..... I have seen 6600s on Ebay for cheap but they are only PCI-E.......... the AGP seem about 170 to 200+ But I dunno what my limit is as of yet....  I prefer nvidia. Cheers, Gunny

[Gixer]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_6600_GT.html

Top one. This week only about

[Gunny04]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in US though.... that could cause problems but for 170USD You cant beat it!  ::) I'll look into this a bit further, Cheers, Michael "Gunny04"