My Ugrade seems like a downgrade

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01-22-2008, 12:53 AM
Sir Smokealot

My Ugrade seems like a downgrade

hi guys im abit stuck no pun intened.

last week i decided to buy some parts and upgrade my system.

NEW parts:

IN9 32X MAX
PENTIUM D 830 (dual core 800mhz)
CORSAIR 520W PSU

OLD parts that got replaced:

MSI 901 motherboard
PENTIUM 4 HT (Hyper Threading)
300w basic PSU

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Befor this upgrade i could play call of duty 4 multiplayer for hours with no lags or stutters. now when i play after 2 mins into a game i get a stutter / jolting when moving around and looking about (turning mouse fast).

WHY ??? my games should run better now shouldnt they ????

heres my system info if it helps.

System Information
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Time of this report: 1/22/2008, 08:09:01
Machine name: PSYCHOSOMATI-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071009-1548)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: NVDAACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM ( 266mhz )
Page File: 916MB used, 4119MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_2A60107D&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1272 MB
Dedicated Memory: 504 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.6904 (English)
01-22-2008, 04:57 AM
Decami

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Smokealot

hi guys im abit stuck no pun intened.

last week i decided to buy some parts and upgrade my system.

NEW parts:

IN9 32X MAX
PENTIUM D 830 (dual core 800mhz)
CORSAIR 520W PSU

OLD parts that got replaced:

MSI 901 motherboard
PENTIUM 4 HT (Hyper Threading)
300w basic PSU

.................................................. ................

Befor this upgrade i could play call of duty 4 multiplayer for hours with no lags or stutters. now when i play after 2 mins into a game i get a stutter / jolting when moving around and looking about (turning mouse fast).

WHY ??? my games should run better now shouldnt they ????

heres my system info if it helps.

System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 1/22/2008, 08:09:01
Machine name: PSYCHOSOMATI-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071009-1548)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: NVDAACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM ( 266mhz )
Page File: 916MB used, 4119MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_2A60107D&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1272 MB
Dedicated Memory: 504 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.6904 (English)

hmm. Yeah you shouldnt be having problems with that build, at that res. You might want to check processes, programs running, connection(ping), while your running the game. I am assuming you have updated drivers also, so. I notice this every now and then when I play COD4 and its usually due to high ping servers.
01-22-2008, 05:39 AM
Warboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decami

hmm. Yeah you shouldnt be having problems with that build, at that res. You might want to check processes, programs running, connection(ping), while your running the game. I am assuming you have updated drivers also, so. I notice this every now and then when I play COD4 and its usually due to high ping servers.

Better question is, Did he reinstall windows after this upgrade to get a clean start?
01-22-2008, 06:57 AM
Sir Smokealot

yes i did reinstall windows but went to the dark side ( vista ulti ).

I have just changed my CPU back to P4 and it seems to have improved it a little, the stuuter is still there though. In game my FPS @ it's lowest is 20 - highest 60.

could it be the speed of my ram that is causeing this ? does the IN9 32 max have problems with 266mhz ram ?
01-22-2008, 07:01 AM
barnacle

if its not a big deal for you maybe try it wih winxp just to rule it out as being the only cause.
01-22-2008, 08:06 AM
Sir Smokealot

yeah i was thinking the same thing barnacle, i was on xp befor and had none of this so yeah maybe it's vista.

can i get a cheap xp disc ? all i realy need is a xp pro disc because i have a product key. is there anywhere i can get this ?
01-22-2008, 08:01 PM
purecain

i'm sure microsoft sell the disc's....
01-23-2008, 12:01 AM
Sir Smokealot

without a product key ???
01-23-2008, 05:35 AM
Aleki

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Smokealot

can i get a cheap xp disc ? all i realy need is a xp pro disc because i have a product key. is there anywhere i can get this ?

You can always buy it from M$. think they charge like 10 bucks for a new cd
01-23-2008, 07:22 AM
Decami

microsoft has 64bit xp trial on their site. It lasts 1 year I think LOL
01-23-2008, 11:04 AM
Aleki

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decami

microsoft has 64bit xp trial on their site. It lasts 1 year I think LOL

i checked it out. only 120 unfortunately :(
01-23-2008, 11:24 AM
GazC

Have you checked your IRQs to make sure that a device isn't conflicting with another? If you are using any PCI cards, try moving them into a different slot.
01-23-2008, 11:13 PM
Sir Smokealot

cant i get a trial in 32bit ??
01-23-2008, 11:36 PM
Sir Smokealot

Quote:

Originally Posted by GazC

Have you checked your IRQs to make sure that a device isn't conflicting with another? If you are using any PCI cards, try moving them into a different slot.

how do i do that then :confused:
01-25-2008, 04:29 AM
$a1Ty

maybe the cpu is overheating and throttling? its a penitum d after all
01-25-2008, 01:02 PM
GazC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Smokealot

how do i do that then :confused:

Use a program like Sandra for example, that'll show you your IRQs.
01-27-2008, 06:18 AM
Nightcreeper

Going from XP to Vista Ultimate is likely the problem, my Server slowed down noticably when I went back to Vista Ult from XP (It runs 8 threads). With the COA you have right to obtain and use a backup copy legally, as long as it is your legal COA.
01-27-2008, 09:18 AM
yaddam205

Let keep direct references to piracy out of here please.
02-01-2008, 07:03 PM
.Logic

Also, don't be expecting miracles, your graphics card is still the same and for gaming (in my own honest/humble :P: opinion, as I am 100% sure you will find plenty of others with the same opinion) the graphics card is the most important component (within reason; you cannot go and buy a P4 2.6 gh/z HT and a 8800GT and framerates anywhere near the same system with even a C2D E6600 would)