Computer suddenly started running very slow

[Klamfyr]

Okey guys, I really hope you can help me out here cause I seem to be lost.
A week ago I just bought and installed a new SSD and it worked perfectly up until now. I went out and when I came back 1 hour later I booted my pc and everything just started running really slow. OBS! It's opening folders, games and just browsing the web which is just really slow, especially loading graphics. However when first loaded it runs perfectly.
Also I noticed the pc freezes a really long time when booting (at the image where you can choose between POST menu and BIOS settings)
Here's what I tried:

* Updating all drivers including chipset
* System Restore - nothing changed
* chkdsk /R
* Power On Self Test
* Tested RAM, even took them out/put them in again
* Checked all cooling fans
* Scanned my computer with several different virus software, nothing found
* Discfragmentation/Clean up + removing every program I don't use frequently

So please, help me god

Specs:
CPU - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 QUad CPU Q6600 2,4ghz
Ram - 4GB DDR2
Graphic Card: Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT
SSD: Integral SATA Z-series 128 GB
Motherboard: Can find out if needed, but the chip is Intel

 

[whs]

What is the make/model of the SSD - if it is an OCZ, I have seen similar trouble before.

 

[Klamfyr]

Integral Z SERIES - solid state drive - 128 GB - IDE/ATA INSSD128GP18MXZ - PC World Business Online Store UK - Buy The Best Deals Online.

 

[seavixen32]

It sounds like the SSD is not very happy.

Are you able to contact your reseller with a view to getting the drive replaced?

 

[whs]

This SSD I have never heard about. But it sounds like an SSD problem. Can you RMA it.

 

[Klamfyr]

It seems like the problem stopped except my pc is still booting really slowly :S And it seems like its working perfecly, the chkdsk /r also indicated that no problems was detected ...

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Klamfyr,
Wlecome to SF. I would watch that SSD like a hawk. Back up data or image the drive to another spinner and then contact the manufacturer for any firmware updates and the like and at least file the incident with them in case this happens again.

 

[whs]

chkdsk would not detect a possible problem which is generally with the SSD controller. The suggestion to check for firmware updats is very good.

You can check your current firmware level here:

 

[Klamfyr]

The firmware is this:

 

[whs]

So, is this the latest update.

 

[Klamfyr]

How do I check that? Couldn't google it, or do I have to contact the manufacturer? Or should I go to the firmwares website (cause I have no idea what that is)

 

[whs]

It should be somewhere on the manufacturers website (which I am not familiar with). Else send them a note asking what they recommend. For flashing the firmware every manufacturer has their own procedures. But before you do, make sure you image your systrem first - just in case.

 

[Klamfyr]

It says Standard Drive
Producent (Manufacturer): Standarddrev (Standarddrive)

 

[whs]

Go to the 'Details' tab. There you find a lot more info. Did you check the manufacturers website.

 

[Klamfyr]

Already checked it just says standard drive there as well

 

[whs]

You are not answering my questions. So I am off.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Klamfyr,
Reading over the original post you mention at the bottom that you did a drive defrag. Just FYI this is a function on a SSD drive to be avoided as it doesn't benefit the drives performance in the least little bit and in fact the action of defraging actually can lead to premature failure if done on a regular basis. Please make sure that the defrag feature is turned off in W7 and don't manually defrag this or any flash memory drive. As far as where you go from here, please back up and or image your SSD drive to another drive of equal or greater size of any make or type. I would call the place where you bought this and ask for info about the manufacturer and then call/email them with what's happening.

 

[Klamfyr]

I think I figured it out Thanks so much and whs, my problem was I couldn't work out who the manucfacturer was, so couldn't get to their website

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Klamfyr,
Excellent, but we would appreciate some details as to what you sorted out. Was it a firmware update or other issue?
Either way good work and glad your system is back to peak performance or on it's way.

 

[Klamfyr]

Hello, it seems like the problem has returned. I have no idea why it suddenly stopped being slow and why it started again. I contacted the manufacturer, which was Integral, and they just told me
"Unfortunately we do not offer firmware out to the end user and attempting firmware upgrades or using 3rd party firmware by the user can invalidate the warranty."....
So mailed them back that I just needed to know if it was the last firmware update already installed, no response yet -