My Ugrade seems like a downgrade

[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

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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)

[Decami]

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.

[Warboy]

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?

[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 ?

[barnacle]

if its not a big deal for you maybe try it wih winxp just to rule it out as being the only cause.

[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 ?

[purecain]

i'm sure microsoft sell the disc's....

[Sir Smokealot]

without a product key ???

[Aleki]

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

[Decami]

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

[Aleki]

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

i checked it out. only 120 unfortunately

[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.

[Sir Smokealot]

cant i get a trial in 32bit ??

[Sir Smokealot]

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

[$a1Ty]

maybe the cpu is overheating and throttling? its a penitum d after all

[GazC]

how do i do that then

Use a program like Sandra for example, that'll show you your IRQs.

[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.

[yaddam205]

Let keep direct references to piracy out of here please.

[.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)