Sudden Change

[inveterate]

Like about a month ago I ran super pi and got 29min [32m], I ran super Pi today just for fun, and got 36. Both off a fresh reboot. I have done no changes to my configurations. What is going on, could it be my hardware wearing out? or should i assume Malicious programs.

 

[paadness]

Run it again. Its not mechanics where ur hardware is melting down.

 

[Duvie]

I am amazed you hit 29sec with that setup.....I had to run 2.67ghz with 183 divder for ~533ddr cas 2.5-3-3-7 to hit it....

I would make sure after reboot you give it a minute or so and make sure nothing is still loading....Then disable any AV program and go into task manager and see if anything is stealing some cycles...

 

[theMan]

yeah, make sure you dont have any processes taking up tons of cpu.

 

[inveterate]

Nope, Current config just like Duvie's, "Cranked the volts ofcourse" But I've noticed that on the new config and the old, The HD is being accessed for lik 2-3 secs between iterations. That never happened 2 months ago I believe. COULD it possible be my HD? Cuz it's recently been defragged but I've been actively downloading, so would a reformat help??

 

[imported_wyrmrider]

would not hurt
also download and run ccleaner(first), you could have cache hung up or full and be thrashing

 

[inveterate]

Ok, Ran CCleaner, it deleted over 2 gigs of stuff. Still pulling 35min on 32m... I can understand 30-31min BUT ""35"", that is just a little off isn't it?

 

[inveterate]

Also ran spybot, adaware, and Norton. Found nothing...... What could it beeeee