Long computer lags in response

[Traxan]

My computer is acting funky, to put it technically.

The most obvious problem is at start. Windows comes up but hangs for at least a minute before all the startup apps load. A few load into the system tray and then it just hangs at least a minute before the rest load, Rainmeter comes up, and it's done. Other examples are freeze ups when loading apps, Web pages or slow responses to input. Another odd one: animated GIFs are slow as crap.

This wouldn't be an issue if the computer wasn't:

* Core i7-860 (not overclocked)
* Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3 mobo
* 8GB ram
* Win7-64
* Seagate Momentus XT 500GB drive (with the flash, so it should be fast)
* ATI Radeon HD 5770 video

I've checked the device drivers. No conflicts, no missing drivers. All the drivers are the newest versions. So having ruled out one obvious problem, what could be some of the others?

Can't post the DxDiags but no conflicts were found.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/17/2011, 19:53:23
Machine name: ULTRA
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: P55A-UD3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8184MB RAM
Page File: 2464MB used, 13900MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Display Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68B8&SUBSYS_25431002&REV_00
Display Memory: 4070 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1011 MB
Shared Memory: 3059 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: ViewSonic VX2433wm
Monitor Model: VX2433wm
Monitor Id: VSC3822
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx64.dll,aticfx32,aticfx32,aticfx32,atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1059 (English)
Driver Version: 8.801.0.0
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/25/2010 18:57:08, 648704 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-2BF8-11CF-9177-4905BEC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x68B8
SubSys ID: 0x25431002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: oem25.inf:ATI.Mfg.NTamd64.6.1:ati2mtag_Evergreen:8.801.0.0ci\ven_1002&dev_68b8
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001

D3D9 Overlay: Not Supported
DXVA-HD: Not Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

 

[mlc]

try reinstalling the graphics and chipset drivers.. as may their corrupt....

Also.. try scanning for malware and viruses... SPYBOT, SuperAntiSpyware or Malware Bytes AntiMalware are all good to try... Run them in safe mode

 

[Traxan]

try reinstalling the graphics and chipset drivers.. as may their corrupt....

Also.. try scanning for malware and viruses... SPYBOT, SuperAntiSpyware or Malware Bytes AntiMalware are all good to try... Run them in safe mode

Ok. Did do the graphics but not chipset. And did the scans (obvious) but not in safe mode. Will try.

 

[stargazr]

Also check Event Viewer if you didn't already.

 

[mlc]

Is this a new build .. or was it running fine and now you've recently begun experiencing these problems?

 

[Traxan]

Is this a new build .. or was it running fine and now you've recently begun experiencing these problems?

Running fine until recently.

What exactly should I look for in Event Manager? I found a bunch of errors and warnings under Administrative Events.

 

[mlc]

Look for errors (Red x's) or warnings.. and post them back to us.

see this link as well for guidance

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa189531(v=office.10).aspx

 

[stargazr]

^ this

If there are red or yellow warnings, see if you can coincide the time of day with your problem to see if they are possibly relevant.

 

[stargazr]

What exactly should I look for in Event Manager? I found a bunch of errors and warnings under Administrative Events.

You want to look under Windows Logs/ both Applications and System.