Solved Windows 7 Ultimate x64 performance problems. Need any help.

[PixelRed]

Hello. Three days ago I installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on my PC. I've had the x32 version for half a year and I wanted to install the x64 one. After I did, I noticed a slight performance loss in games like Minecraft, Warframe and such. These worked fine on my old Windows x32. I proceeded to install every single update found in Windows Update and installed drivers for every device I had, including the graphics card. Still, in games I get random lag spikes every 2 or so seconds that last less than a second but are kind of annoying. I proceeded to download Java 32x for my browser (Mozilla Firefox) and Java 64x for Minecraft. I talked to Microsoft Tech Support Desk and they ran a Windows Fix It tool on my desktop. That finished fast and the info was sent to Microsoft, and after all of that, the performance drop is quite visible and hasn't gotten better. I should mention that I have 3GB of RAM that worked fine with x32 Windows and that I tried scanning for viruses, CCleaner, searching for more updates, safe mode driver reinstallation and nothing.

If anyone has anything helpful to suggest, please leave it below.

 

[Bongo]

Welcome to the Seven Forums

I think most likely your problem is having only 3 GB of RAM and using 64-bit, 64-bit should have a minimum of 4 GB of RAM preferably more.

Jerry

 

[PixelRed]

So my 2 options are to buy more ram or to install 32x Windows?

 

[Bongo]

Yes, but I would check with the manufacturer website and see how much RAM you can use some are very limited.

Jerry

 

[PixelRed]

I can use a maximum of 4GB :/ I don't know if I should buy the ram. 1 GB of RAM doesn't seem like it would help all that much

 

[Bongo]

I would install 32 bit again.

Jerry

 

[ThrashZone]

That could be 4gb per slot not total
Use Crucial upgrade scanner
Crucial.com - Crucial System Scanner

 

[AddRAM]

You should always max out your ram, yes 4 is better then 3.

It`s time to upgrade your board and equipment if 4 GB is all it will support.

 

[Layback Bear]

PixelRed I have a small suggestion. Put in your system spec's what motherboard your system has. That should help these good members guide you.

 

[PixelRed]

Okay. Here are my specs, from CPU-Z. The full specs are attached as a .txt file. The motherboard info:

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Model: P5LD2-X

Memory: DDR2 Dual Channel and I have 3GB already slotted in.

If you need any information like the look of the motherboard and/or how many sticks there are, tell me and I'll open up and check.

 

[ThrashZone]

Did you use the Crucial upgrade scanner ?

 

[PixelRed]

I thought that CPU-Z had it all covered so I didn't. If needed I'll run it

 

[Bongo]

After doing some research it looks like the maximum amount of RAM you can use is 4 GB.

Jerry

 

[ThrashZone]

Yea you never know there might be a option to upgrade to ddr3 :/

 

[Bongo]

What is the model number of the Asus?

How old is this computer?

Jerry

 

[ThrashZone]

Open cpuid and go to the main board section and post a screen shot here.

 

[PixelRed]

My pc is around 7 years old :/ I guess I'll install 32 bit anplan on getting a new one

EDIT: I'll post the screenshot but I can't right away. I'll do it asap

 

[PixelRed]

Here are the screenshots of every single piece of information found in CPU-Z. I thought they might come in handy
CPU-Z Information - Album on Imgur

 

[ThrashZone]

Thanks yep it would be better just to upload them here
Here I guess is your board only ddr2
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P5LD2X1333/specifications/

All cpu's compatible
CPU-Upgrade: ASUS P5LD2-X/1333 processor support and specifications

 

[PixelRed]

So, last question on here, thanks for everyone that helped so far with replies. I don't believe that upgrading to 4GB of RAM would instantly make my performance better and to not risk it I think it would be better to revert back to Windows 7 Ultimate x32 like before and just save up for a new pc. I would buy the RAM but i have no guarantee if it doesn't work and there aren't that many definitive examples out there that have worked. So, should I do this and if not why? I've searched for examples/proof that 4 GB instead of 3GB makes a difference that is better than the x32 bit performance that i had.

Again, thank you for assisting me with this issue and taking some time with this stupid problem. :/ I appreciate it