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    Computer Up Time

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Beatsiz, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    Ok... I have this really really annoying problem with my HP DV6226us

    Whenever my laptop is on for 3+ days (with some hibernations in between) it has these slowdowns... lets say 60Hrs

    Look at the attached file...

    I have iTunes, Opera, msn, avg antivirus, task manager, reliability and performance monitor etc...

    And my computer plays songs with super lag and occasional screen freeze happens...

    Basically... No clue whats happening... best guess is overfilling of temp. files

    And as you can see... 1gb ram will never cut it, 1.66ghz wont ever satisfy my needs...

    Hello Gateway P-6831FX today :D Unless I go to Best Buy and UPS didnt ship to them for the 2nd time in a row
     

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  2. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Wow. That's some serious multi-tasking on those specs.

    Upgrade to 2 GB of RAM and it should quell the problem.
     
    Matt is Pro, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    After upgrading the RAM, if the problem still persist, try to reinstall Windows.
     
    skywalker, Feb 27, 2008
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  4. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    Ive reinstalled windows many times.. the most recent being last month

    Heavy multitasking?! wow... thats nothing for me...
    Upgrading RAM? Yeah I will...

    Will 3gb of ram in the Gateway P-6831FX and its T5450 suffice? Im upgrading to T9300 once I need it... if im ok then ill just wait until I need it...

    But today im getting my Gateway P-6831FX first :) Unless BB didnt receive the UPS delivery... a second time... they said id have it yesterday... and if its no in today they will have some problems with me...
     
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    sheff159 Notebook Deity

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    your lack of RAM is what is making it slow down so much.like everyone said. Upgrade, and your problems will fade away.
     
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    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    But why does this happen after about 60hrs of uptime?!

    See just a moment ago my audio went crazy, when I set it at 30 it automatically slides back down to 0
     
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  7. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    ^^ Windows doesn't always clean up after itself when finished with DLLs or other program data.

    Also, you are running no less than 79 processes. Cut down on these by running msconfig, disabling Tablet services and other useless features, and not running programs when you don't need them. At least, don't expect it to rip through what you're doing with only 1GB of RAM (much less in Vista). The prices for RAM are very low right now, so consider upgrading.
     
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    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    I just got my Gateway P-6831FX
    Its amazing
    3gb of ram...

    I will get a 2gb stick for this laptop... which is going to my mom I guess... anyways

    In msconfig I already dissabled... uhm... all startup... most normal things... yeah... mutli tasker in the house :D
     
    Beatsiz, Feb 27, 2008
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