Computer running slow

CoreyNiles

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Alright so my system specs are.

Computer Type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Acer
OS Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200)
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Motherboard Acer Predator G3620
Memory 32GB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card ATI HD 8760 graphics card

Now I'm wondering, how poor of a system this is? I was under the impression when I bought it that it would run reasonably well. But I've found that very few programs even run with Windows 8 for starters, I had to do numerous work-arounds just to install Pro Tools 10, though it runs worse on this system than it did on my near decade old PC.

Also, games run very slowly and poorly, very choppy and laggy.

I've had constant crashes and sometimes will be playing a game and it will just turn off, no crash, no warning box, nothing just turns off, same thing with Pro Tools.

Every time I turn the computer off, there is a new windows update to run. Which seems to make things run slower, sometimes it will take 2 minutes to turn Firefox on, installing programs is almost impossible, requiring compatibility work-arounds, and work around work arounds.

It's just mental, I've heard there's a new update coming called Windows Blue, Windows 8.1 or whatever, but all I've heard about it is that it will bring back the start button.

I'm just wondering if there's any way to fix this, can I downgrade to Windows 7? Is Windows Blue going to fix all this nonsense? Or is it just that my system is junk.

Browser Firefox
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Predator G3620
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI HD 8760 graphics card
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
The only thing missing in your list is your Harddrive specs.

I just finished working on a system that seemed to be dragging no matter what I disabled, defragged, or uninstalled..

After cleaning the system and updating all drivers, i found that my flashdrive was faster than the harddrive!

My usb3 32GB flashdrive had a transfer rate of 130MB/s where as the harddrive was only 80MB/s max!!!

Turns out this laptop has a GREEN harddrive, dual core four threads 3.4GHZ and they massacred it with a green drive!

Please tell us the specs on your harddrive...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 & Windows 7 Dual Boot
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP G60
    CPU
    AMD Turion RM-70 Dual Core 2.0 GHZ
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8200M G
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Mouse
    MS Intellipoint 5 button (love it!)
    Browser
    Chrome and Chromium
    Antivirus
    Avast Free & Malwarebytes
Well Well Mr. Corey Niles I don't know what to say but I would think your system is a pretty decent one. I don't know how good ACER systems are in general but your specs from you posted are pretty decent. Also as far as I know you should be on 8.1 BY now if Microsoft is going to continue to support you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy 700-414
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 4570 3.20ghz
    Memory
    12 gigabyte
    Graphics Card(s)
    INTEL HD 4600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Pavilion 22bw
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x1080
    Hard Drives
    2TB
    PSU
    460w
    Keyboard
    Hp Wireless cichlet style
    Mouse
    Logitech m 100
    Internet Speed
    Charter Cable Wireless
    Browser
    INTERNET EXPLORER 11
    Antivirus
    NORTON 360
Don't know what to say. Great system.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Inspiron M731R (5735, Late 2013)
    CPU
    1.70 GHz AMD A8 5545M Elite Quad Core
    Motherboard
    No idea
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD 8510G Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" Inch Display
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    500GB 6GB/s Crucial BX100 SSD
    Case
    Blue Aluminum Finish
    Cooling
    Laptop Fan (Currently Unknown Name)
    Keyboard
    Came with it
    Mouse
    Utech Smart Optical Gaming Mouse US-D4000-GM
    Browser
    Google Chrome / Safari (On my iPod and iPad)
    Antivirus
    Vipre InternetSecurity2015/MalwareBytes Anti-Malware PREMIUM
not if you don't have SSD hard drive.. its the complete standard today..
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo g750
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    Some Chinese Crap..
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 755
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Actually, HDDs' are still a standard. SSD's are more of a computer luxury item since it's more $ per GB.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Inspiron M731R (5735, Late 2013)
    CPU
    1.70 GHz AMD A8 5545M Elite Quad Core
    Motherboard
    No idea
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD 8510G Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" Inch Display
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    500GB 6GB/s Crucial BX100 SSD
    Case
    Blue Aluminum Finish
    Cooling
    Laptop Fan (Currently Unknown Name)
    Keyboard
    Came with it
    Mouse
    Utech Smart Optical Gaming Mouse US-D4000-GM
    Browser
    Google Chrome / Safari (On my iPod and iPad)
    Antivirus
    Vipre InternetSecurity2015/MalwareBytes Anti-Malware PREMIUM
here is some more things.. some are taken from other posts..



right click the "command prompt" and "run as administrator" Start with running chkdsk to scan & repair the file system along with any potential damaged sectors. , Type: chkdsk /r > Press Y to run the scan on reboot.


next..


right click the "command prompt" and "run as administrator" then type.. each line you run and let finish individually..



Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

sfc /scannow

Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

sfc /scannow

Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase


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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo g750
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    Some Chinese Crap..
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 755
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Actually, HDDs' are still a standard. SSD's are more of a computer luxury item since it's more $ per GB.

absolutely not true.. no way..

SSD - you call this a luxury?? How much do you think he paid for his ram and other things??

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo g750
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    Some Chinese Crap..
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 755
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Wow they've gotten WAY cheaper these past few months...

Plus HDD's are still the standard for desktop and laptop storage. To some people SSD's are a luxury item.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Inspiron M731R (5735, Late 2013)
    CPU
    1.70 GHz AMD A8 5545M Elite Quad Core
    Motherboard
    No idea
    Memory
    8GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD 8510G Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" Inch Display
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    500GB 6GB/s Crucial BX100 SSD
    Case
    Blue Aluminum Finish
    Cooling
    Laptop Fan (Currently Unknown Name)
    Keyboard
    Came with it
    Mouse
    Utech Smart Optical Gaming Mouse US-D4000-GM
    Browser
    Google Chrome / Safari (On my iPod and iPad)
    Antivirus
    Vipre InternetSecurity2015/MalwareBytes Anti-Malware PREMIUM
Try some of these first, most common in this situation is too many startup items and services running, not properly configured and optimized system, outdated drivers or corrupt files, incomplete windows updates, hardware issues or there drivers. Look at rest here and do not do the registry cleaner. My computer is running slow, what steps can I do to fix it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme 1502 (GX1502)
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 5820K 3.30 GHZ 64 bit 6-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3
    Memory
    G.Skill 16GB Quad Channel DDR4-2400MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0+ DDR5 4GB
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster ZxR 5.1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS PA24Q 24" Pro Art IPS LCD/LED Backlit 1920x1200
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 16:10
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal SSD,
    Crucial MX100 512GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal SSD,
    WD WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Internal HDD
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 750W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular
    Case
    AZZA Cosmas Black Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Cool Master Hyper 212 Evo Dual 120mm, ( 2) Noctua PWM 120mm Case Fans (1) Gelid PWM 120mm Blue LED
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Illumiated Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball
    Internet Speed
    84mbps /94mbps
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox 41.0.1 / Microsoft Edge/ IE 11
    Antivirus
    Norton Security 2015
    Other Info
    Pioneer BDR-209DBK 16x Blu-Ray Burner, LG 24x Dual Layer DVD Burner,
    StarTech Front Bay 22-in-1 USB 2.0 Internal Multi Media Memory Card Reader,Logitech Z906 5.1 Speaker system
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