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08-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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But single channel will run slower - to really notice if the RAM is the problem I would use 2 (if they are dual channel)
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08-22-2008, 02:54 PM
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But single channel will run slower
| Agreed, but not nearly as slow as Dave's system is running now.
It's probably dual, so I was thinking one stick just in case the dual channel aspect of the memory controller was farkled.
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If the memory controller is knackered then the Northbridge would be damaged and the GPU would not work well either.
I dont mind - he has the choice he can try 1 or 2 sticks.
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08-22-2008, 03:01 PM
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Another possibility is the hard drive; specifically the motor spinning at a much lower RPM than it should be.
Either way, the good news is we know it's a hardware problem.
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Agreed mate - (good shout) that is a very high possibility -
I will await Dave to get back to us and if he can let us know if he can run some HDD tests.
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Dave,
If the memory tests don't solve the problem, then download SpeedFan, click on the S.M.A.R.T. tab, click the drop down arrow, then click on "Perform an in depth online analysis of the hard disk".
Does the drive rate ok?
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okay, i do NOT have Kingston RAM...it is OCZ
Here is what it says on the side:
"PC2 6400, 2 GB Dual Ch, Vista Upgrade" | |
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08-23-2008, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Seth  Or as a quick test Dalo, Dave can first test the system with one stick only. | tried it...doesn't change anything | |
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I'm thinking hard drive also.
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Originally Posted by Seth Dave,
If the memory tests don't solve the problem, then download SpeedFan, click on the S.M.A.R.T. tab, click the drop down arrow, then click on "Perform an in depth online analysis of the hard disk".
Does the drive rate ok? | I did the analysis on both my internal HDDs
and the lowest rating was on my "seek error rate"---which was normal.
I did get a "watch" on my secondary HDDs "TA increase count" | |
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