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ken124578

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Ah, finally i got my new computer. Now i can finally play the newest games without it lagging too much! :)

I have too many programs running on the background (since the moment i started up the computer) which programs can i shut down?

ken124578

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Here's my dxdiag.

According to the manual i have a:

Pentium IV 3.0GHZ with hyperthreading, 800Mhz Front Side Bus.

ATI Radeon 9800 XL 128MB DDR SDRAM. (?!)

256 Bit Memory Interface.

Windows XP Home edition (5.1)

512 MD DDR RAM 400Mhz.

etc etc etc[attachment deleted by Gobalopper]

Atomic Mitten

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So you've been to ALDI !

Is it the Titan MD 8080 Xl that you bought ?

Is it running slow or why do you need to switch off background processers ?

If you really need too here is the list of necessary basic processers for win xp:

System

smss.exe

csrss.exe

winlogon.exe

services.exe

Isass.exe

svchost.exe(there may be multiple instances of this one .all required)

Explorer

spoolsv.exe

Hope this helps ? :)

ken124578

ken124578

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So you've been to ALDI !

Is it the Titan MD 8080 Xl that you bought ?

Yeah, that's the one. I saw it at the ALDI this morning and i couldn't resist it's.... price tag: DIRT CHEAP. :O

Is it running slow or why do you need to switch off background processers ?

If you really need too here is the list of necessary basic processers for win xp:

Hope this helps ? :)

There's nothing wrong, it's just a habit that i still have from my old computer (win 98 with extra ram, cpu power etc), i had to keep the amount of programs running at each time to a minimum. :-

Yeah, it helped. :)

Atomic Mitten

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We have more in common than I thought.lol

I bought it too ,although I built a P4C800 E-deluxe Asus and corsair ram DDR 400 .

I know exactly what you mean, with my old AMD 1.3Ghz K7 I also had to close nearly everything when playing Emperor.

I think you will find that the new comp will run with everything running !

Visit PCPITSTOP.com and check it online, make sure you disable temporarily your anti-virus otherwise it gives the test a false reading.

My PC pitstop score for this comp (ASUS P4C 800-E Deluxe is 1685.

http://www.pcpitstop.com

It would really interest me to know your pcpitstop score ?

I havn't had time yet to set up the Titan as yet. ;)

Atomic Mitten

Atomic Mitten

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This is what the ALDI comp has on it ! WOW !

Well here it is :

Real 3.0Ghz Intel Pentium 4 Processor Titanium MD 8080XL £849.99

Intel Pentium 4 Processor • Hyper-Threading-Technology • 800 MHz Front Side Bus • MULTI-Format Pioneer DVD/CD Re-Writer DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW • Graphics Card, ATi Radeon 9800XL, 128MB DDR SDRAM 256 Bit Memory Interface • DVD-ROM 16x Sony • 160GB Hard disk capacity, Super fast 7200 R.P.M. ultra ATA100 interface • 512MB DDR 400MHz • Stereo TV, FM-Radio card • Winner of the Reddot Design Award 2003, 7x USB 2.0 • FireWire/IEEE 1394, 1 x front, 1 x rear FireWire • 6-Channel Audio, for Digital Home Movie Entertainment and Optimized Sound, Dolby certified PowerDVD included • Network Controller on board, Fast Ethernet 10/100 MBit • 56K V.90 x PCI Data/Fax Modem Including Telephone Cable • Wireless WLAN, 54 MBit/s IEEE 802.11g 802.11b compatible, Wireless network access* With built-in Wireless LAN, the MD 8080 is well equipped for the future. Using the latest WLAN-technology (802.11g) instant networking is possible without messy cabling • Remote control • Wireless keyboard • Wireless mouse • Manufacturer’s superb three year warranty and aftersales service.

* Providing a WLAN Access Point is in place.

Keyboard with Mouse £19.99

Multi-media cordless keyboard with cordless optical RF mouse. • No direct line of sight required between keyboard and mouse end receiver, so no more trailing cables at the workstation • Nineteen pre-programmed hotkeys for e-mail, web access and various multi-media functions • Optical, five button, stylish wireless mouse with scroll wheel for vertical scrolling • Optical mouse has no mechanical parts to be cleaned • Two adjustable radio channels • 256 ID codes to avoid radio interference • Receptions indicator • Batteries supplied for keyboard and mouse • Manufacturer’s three year warranty • Customer helpline number.

Plus this software:

Medion Power Cinema

* Power DVD 5

* Power Producer 2

* CyberLink Media@Showâ„¢SE

* CyberLink VideoLive Mailâ„¢

* CyberLink Power Directorâ„¢

* musicmatchâ„¢

* Nero Burning ROM****

* eTrust Anti Virus

* Pinnacle Instant Copy 8****

Plus Microsoft works suite 2004 !

Wow what do you think about this ?

ken124578

ken124578

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I got the exact same! :D

Too bad i have to register for pcpitstop... i'm too lazy to register ATM......... did i just hear CNC Generals calling for me... ;D

gryphon

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you probably also know the MSCONFIG command / program .. it allows you to edit a few simple things that get loaded when Windows boots up.

Atomic Mitten

Atomic Mitten

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I've been setting up my Titan all day, 6 channel sound 5.1 etc.

So I had to take the surround sound off my DVD player under the telly and re-route all the cables,what a job !

It's a shame that manufacturers can't find a better way to connect all the cables, fiddling around on all fours, is not a great pleasure.

I wonder how Ken is getting on ?

The manual for the comp is good but the explanation of all the extras and settings is a bit vague.

Especially if more than one sound control app is running at the same time.lol ;)

ken124578

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My computer is running sweet, XP is full of eyecandy too compared to my '98. :)

Btw. i'm used to shut down programs that have locked up/gone corrupt/etc with ctrl + alt + del. Does that work with xp too?

gryphon

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do you have the home version or the the pro ?

they have a few dirrefances related to the windows system / security screen. [ what you get when you press ctrl-alt-delete ]

You can close programms and individual background services.

Atomic Mitten

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My computer is running sweet, XP is full of eyecandy too compared to my '98. :)

Btw. i'm used to shut down programs that have locked up/gone corrupt/etc with ctrl + alt + del. Does that work with xp too?

Press Ctrl Alt Delete then select the processers tab, click on the process you wish to end and ok.

You might find this intersting too: http://support.microsoft.com/common/canned.aspx?R=d&H=Windows%20XP%20KB%20Articles%20About%20Installation&LL=kbwinxpsearch&Sz=kbsetup

slaphapy

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i tried that site atomic put up......

here is my score..... i still cant figure out why it says clean up my c drive cuz i have run cleansweep and it says there is no space to clean........![attachment deleted by Gobalopper]

Atomic Mitten

Atomic Mitten

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Your score is not shown on the jpg that you attached.

But nevertheless, run defrag app in windows, not cleansweep.

Start/all programs/accessories/system tools/defrag.

Run the defrag I think you will find that, that is what pcpitstop is refering to . :)

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