Two questions.

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  1. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Two questions.


    First, how good is the Intel Core i3 m370 processor?
    it is supposed to be fast, but my computer is slow...

    Second, I constantly have to put my computer to sleep during the day, my question is if it can harm my computer life-time and performance?
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  2. Posts : 1,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
       #2

    1. question:
    Please look at this performace benchmark chart.
    PassMark CPU Benchmarks - High Mid Range CPU's
    note: this is the high-mid range section, your cpu is at the 4st place here

    2. question:
    Well, when you put your computer to sleep (hibernating is not the same), it stores all your pending data in the RAM, which needs a little - but constant electricity to work. So the pc consumes power, ram and psu. But no other parts are being used.
    Yes, it will shorten the life-time of your psu (and ram maybe), but it is not significant. Sleep mode is the same like running the computer, although it has a much smaller impact on life-time.
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  3. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks!

    1. What are the other "ranges"?
    2.Which parts are turned off when you put the computer to sleep? is it better to put it to sleep than to keep it running?
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  4. Posts : 1,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
       #4

    1. I mean you can swith btw different charts on your right (lower end, high end etc.), sorry if I was not using the proper word
    2. every parts are turned off except:
    -power supply unit (very low usage)
    -ram is used in the same way when the system is running, and it uses a few volts
    Yes, it's better t put it in sleep, than leave it running.
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  5. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I see. Ty!

    Now I have another problem, I have that microprocessor, and 2GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics, do you think it makes my comp slow
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  6. Posts : 1,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
       #6

    Almost anything can make acomputer slow, but I you have a software issue.
    (However you may want to consider upgrading to 4gB of ram)
    You should have a good antimalware&firewall software. G-data, kapersky, norton are best ones, but there are free ones too (like Avira).
    So scan your system looking 4 viruses with a software.

    When done, and if nothing was found, open task manager (CtrlAltDel is the easiest way) and look for processe that are using more than 10% of your cpu capacity.
    In case you found some, that you don't know what they are, let me know about that. (even if they seem to be system processes)
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  7. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    My laptop is new...anyway I want to know more about my integrated graphics card(or should I say chip)

    My memory:
    Memory Type DDR3 (PC3-8500F)
    Speed 533 MHz (DDR3 1066)

    What is "1066"?
    What is "(PC3-8500F)"
    533MHz is speed I guess, isn't is slow?
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  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #8

    The integrated graphics is ok for viewing pictures or videos. But if you try to play games with it, forget it. And how do you define "slow" - how does this slowness manifest itself?
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  9. Posts : 244
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    But when you say games, what games exactly? - I find it is really slow even on flash/shockwave/online videos...so on...

    Slow I mean I see speedgamer01 memory 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Hyper
    1600MHz and 533Mhz...And maybe its a different channel architecture
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  10. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #10

    Anything on-line may be a line problem rather than a system problem. You would have to define the problems in much more detail to shed some light.
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