Need New CPU!

[nJoyo]

it was at 12% when it was idle

 

[Petey7]

The System Idle Process is the percentage not being used. If Safari is the only thing using processing power then Safari + System Idle Process = 100%. I'm not sure how to do it in Safari, but you may want to look to see if you have an add-ons or plug-ins, both of which will eat up RAM and processing power.

EDIT: and before I forget, http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11728-optimize-windows-7-a.html

 

[thefabe]

Looking at your specs shows your running 2 gb of DDR PC2-5300 and 2 gb of DDR PC2-6400 manufacturer unknown.
Which means the DDR PC2-6400 is probably defaulting to the DDR PC2-5300 speed, I would suggest getting another set of the DDR PC2-6400 providing your motherboard will run the Ram at that speed.
To be honest I'm surprised your not having issues using mixed matched Ram It's never a good idea to do that your just looking for problems
So providing your board can run at the DDR PC2- 6400 speed you might see a performance boost by simply matching that set of Ram, Fabe

 

[josef613]

yea, I was gonna recommend also checking to see if safari is doing updates every time you use it

 

[nJoyo]

I've done most of the tweaks, from that section, the only part i cannot perform is which requires a SSD, which i do not have if you can give me any recommendations on that, like good value for money as well as performance.

 

[josef613]

I don't know how this went from cpu to SSD

 

[nJoyo]

Lol. the other guy sent recommend me to make some alterations which could boost my PC up, Basically tweaks.

 

[josef613]

oh ok. sorry.
so you said that when it was idle, it was using 12%. have you cleaned cookies and history?
if not, try doing that, and also, try downloading CCleaner, which might help.

 

[sygnus21]

Looking at your specs shows your running 2 gb of DDR PC2-5300 and 2 gb of DDR PC2-6400 manufacturer unknown.
Which means the DDR PC2-6400 is probably defaulting to the DDR PC2-5300 speed, I would suggest getting another set of the DDR PC2-6400 providing your motherboard will run the Ram at that speed.
To be honest I'm surprised your not having issues using mixed matched Ram It's never a good idea to do that your just looking for problems
So providing your board can run at the DDR PC2- 6400 speed you might see a performance boost by simply matching that set of Ram, Fabe

I've done most of the tweaks, from that section, the only part i cannot perform is which requires a SSD, which i do not have if you can give me any recommendations on that, like good value for money as well as performance.

I don't know how this went from cpu to SSD

SSD makes no sense at this point. Forget that one.

As to the mixed RAM, that'll cause issues of another sort, but very unlikely the high CPU usage. However, I completely agree with the fabe and do suggest you find a matching pair. Maybe your issue now is RAM related, don't think so, but you never know.

As for the high CPU usage... Unless you are actually doing something or something is running, your CPU should be idling at or near zero. Anything above that, and you have a process stuck on run. If you've checked the task manager as suggested you should be able to find the offending program(s). If you do find them perhaps you can post a screen shot?

Later

 

[nJoyo]

Right, i was running AA3 and i was running that game at the lowest settings and the CPU was hitting 100% constant didn't let me play the game at all....AA3 isn't even a hardcore game to play... just a normal game? what's the problem here?

 

[Petey7]

Just a shot in the dark here. How hot is your CPU getting? There a number of apps out there that will tell you the temps of your CPU.

 

[josef613]

I was thinking the same as petey

 

[Wishmaster]

My suggestion would be this:

Download Ccleaner and run it. (Not reg cleaner just the reg cleaner)
CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

For additional clean up:
open a cmd promp as admin;
type--> cleanmgr sageset:50
check all the boxes
then type --> cleanmgr sagerun:50

this is just an advanced version of disk cleanup


Finally, Download Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes
Update it and run it.


From what Ive seen, it appears the majority of the problem revolves around Safari.
Unless I missed something.

Try using Internet Explorer 8, and see what results you get.

There are many opinions on what browser is best to use, and they are all correct for their needs.
I have found overall that IE8 is actually the best for my needs, and my personal favorite.

Alternativley, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera is another favorite amoung many.

The point here, is simply to see if another browser resolves the issue.

 

[nJoyo]

CPU is very cool indeed it's just that when i run things like safari and Americas Army 3 is just completely laggs...every click...i was just concerned.

 

[nJoyo]

Anyways, i'M thinking to make a hole new Computer..

 

[josef613]

well, have you tried editing your startup programs?
Start>type msconfig>go to startup
What programs do you have listed?

 

[nJoyo]

Yeah, i've done thoses, it's just that my processor cannot handle too much intensive programs..

 

[josef613]

and you've tried what wishmaster said? I don't know, but i think you might need to do a clean install. I hate to say it, but there's not much more you can do.

 

[nJoyo]

Wow....I've done every step which wishmaster said. Didn't make any difference at all...

 

[josef613]

you've scanned with malwarebyte's? well, a clean install always makes a system faster, and maybe something got messed up in your previous install. just backup your files and reinstall. I think safari might be the problem, so when you reinstall, try running IE8, or Firefox, and see if that has any problem. then try installing your games and see if the problem returns. I hope that you can fix this problem, as i don't think it's the hardware.