Q8200 Quad-core

[HotCrossBuns156]

After getting my quad-core processor, i installed it right away however, there is a problem. when i'm using ANY application, my computer lags a little bit at a time, it's highly noticeable. the lag spikes can range from a tenth of a second to even 2 seconds, i'm confused because i've read so much about quad cores being extremely efficient and reliable. ideas anyone?

 

[VirtualLarry]

That's not normal. Download and run "DPC Latency Checker". Then get back to us.

(My NV6150 and AMD S939 3800+ has a problem like that, the mouse freezes up for a split second every few seconds, watching video is choppy, etc. I attribute it to something strange about the motherboard. I'm going to replace it eventually.)

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Need more details, please. RAM, OS, description of applications, etc.

 

[soccerballtux]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
Need more details, please. RAM, OS, description of applications, etc.

Harddrive. Do you have an SSD? Which brand. OCZ/Patriot? Anything with a Jmicron controller? That could explain the problem.

 

[OCNewbie]

lol at OP's user name =)

 

[o1die]

I got rid of a slight video lag by uninstalling norton anti virus and running vista without virus protection. Haven't had any trojans so far.