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Russell L - 18 May 2007 00:24 GMT

been gaming lately, and noticed that game lags at specific intervals. I took
a screenshot of the event, and have removed virtually every process running,
with the exception of those that will not allow you to, or cause instant
shutdown of comp. For info, I also stopped game, but the tempo of the lagging
stayed constant. Anyone know how to isolate the nasty culprit or how to
remove more of the leftover processes? thanx.

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Ronaldo - 30 May 2007 21:17 GMT

Install EVEREST to check the CPU temperature, if temp is over 65Centigrade,
check the box has enough cooling, that's intake and outtake fans. Pentium 4
and newer processores will automatically slow down if it gets too warm. I
think the throttling kicks in around 70C depending on model..
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Check that the power supply gives sufficient power... for gaming, 450 watt
power supply is the lowest reccomended.

Scan your system for trojans & spyware, and delete Internet Temp files and
cookies.

Install: Adaware SE, Spybot Search & Destroy, CWShredder, The Cleaner.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

http://www.moosoft.com

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> been gaming lately, and noticed that game lags at specific intervals. I took
> a screenshot of the event, and have removed virtually every process running,
> with the exception of those that will not allow you to, or cause instant
> shutdown of comp. For info, I also stopped game, but the tempo of the lagging
> stayed constant. Anyone know how to isolate the nasty culprit or how to
> remove more of the leftover processes? thanx.

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