Sound lag

ObZen

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After upgrading my computer from vista 32bit to windows 7 64x I have noticed that, while listening to music in WMP or Winamp, I will get sound lag.
The music will sort of slow down a lot giving me this annoying sound, and then go back to normal speed.
This mostly happens when I use any internet browser (Firefox, IE, Opera and Chrome).
This is of course immensely irritating as I should have plenty of resources to browse the internet and listen to music.
Sometimes I will also be playing FM11 with music and browser running. While doing this CPU peaks at 12% usage and I have roughly 2 GB ram available.

I have (of course) checked for any viruses, or programs using excessive amounts of memory or CPU power. I Have also checked for spyware, and cleared cookies etc.
I am quite lost here, since I don't see any reason for this lag so any help would be appreciated.


Edit-
It would seem that the issue here is my CPU, but the temperature of it is fine.
Also, I am not just experiencing sound lag, but also overall lag.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
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OS
Windows 7 home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core2Quad Q9300
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4
Memory
8 GB 800 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD4890 & ATI 4870
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889A codec (Onboard)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron L227WTP
Hard Drives
HD SATA2 750 GB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 7200.11 32MB 720
Barracuda 7200.12 SATA 3Gb/s 1TB Hard Drive
PSU
Corsair TX Series 850 Watt
Case
Thermaltake Element S
Cooling
-
I have noticed that "system" is using a lot of CPU power, in spikes, this might be what is causing the problems. Any ideas how to fix it? I have removed all USB devices and tested them one by one, to no avail.
Also my system specs are in my profile.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
-
OS
Windows 7 home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core2Quad Q9300
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4
Memory
8 GB 800 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD4890 & ATI 4870
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889A codec (Onboard)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron L227WTP
Hard Drives
HD SATA2 750 GB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 7200.11 32MB 720
Barracuda 7200.12 SATA 3Gb/s 1TB Hard Drive
PSU
Corsair TX Series 850 Watt
Case
Thermaltake Element S
Cooling
-
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