Is it normal for

[yunggeh]

my computer specs:

Processor E6600 intel core 2
Graphic ATI card with 512 MB i think it's 4750 or something
Ram reads 4 GB but only 2.93 is usuable
1 tb harddrive

my computer seems to be lagging like heck barely moves like alt + Tabbing or whatever i do seems to be in a delay or freezes for few seconds WHEN I turn on 2 media players video music videos or movies
using a program that converts like 5 videos into 1 large video
and internet explore youtube seems to lag too

 

[Lutfij]

that can be related to your OS, u mentioned here that u have 4 installed but it shows/detects 2.93 ~ or is it 3GB?

windows7 in 32bit detects a maximum of 3.5GB and in 64bit it detects 4GB. But windows XP 32 bit on the other hand detects a maximum of 3GB.

first run memtest (google the software) on your ram and see if any errors show up. if they do show up, u'll know which module is defective happy testing

 

[yunggeh]

i got windows 7 ultimate 64 bit and my tech where i got my computered fixed
took off the ati card and used the motherboard monitor port and showed me the system specs and it read 4 GB ram 3.25 is usable
but when he put the graphic card back in and used those port it read 4 GB 2.93 is usable

that can be related to your OS, u mentioned here that u have 4 installed but it shows/detects 2.93 ~ or is it 3GB?

windows7 in 32bit detects a maximum of 3.5GB and in 64bit it detects 4GB. But windows XP 32 bit on the other hand detects a maximum of 3GB.

first run memtest (google the software) on your ram and see if any errors show up. if they do show up, u'll know which module is defective happy testing

 

[Lutfij]

ok, i think u have an ati grafix card that has hyper memory feature and its leading me to believe its enabled. When u use the onboard grafix a small amount is used by tht onboard GPU in ur case (4-3.25=) .75GB

this should explain itself - http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/ati-hyper-memory/Pages/ati-hyper-memory.aspx

and btw are u sure its a 4750? download GPU-Z and check its series number.

 

[LePhuronn]

the internal registers used to address all your hardware is eating up those used for your RAM - 32-bit systems only have a maximum of 4GB worth of registers to address everything, and then usable RAM is what's left over at the end.

Upgrade to a 64-bit OS and you'll get all your RAM available.

As for all your lag, give your system a good defrag, update all your drivers and run some tests and benches (memtest, prime95, etc.)

The E6600 can be a good overclocker too, so it could be worth getting a good cooler and cranking it up a bit.

 

[Lutfij]

yunggeh sed: i got windows 7 ultimate 64 bit

 

[LePhuronn]

^^ missed that bit - big reason to test your RAM as been suggested then!

 

[jsc]

Depending on your CPU chip and case, with a good cooler, you can get the E6600 up to 3.3 - 3.6 GHz.

 

[yunggeh]

i dont know how to do OC i tried it with the software that i got with the computer when i got it back in 2007
as for correcting this i probably am not gonna do it since i already ordered a new computer i7 920 with good specs
but i guess i was only cuz if this was a case of cpu not being able to handle the daily multi tasks i do like watching 2 full screen videos on dual monitor
plus download and maybe some uploads throw that in with exploring facebook tab and tab for youtube or just like maybe 4 or 5 tab boxes in explorer\

i gave the computer defrags a few times.


and ALSO it seems whenever i open my E Drive which is used as my external harddrive files
on it's intial start up it seems to lag the folder then i can click on whatever files i need to goto. maybe it's the computer??

the internal registers used to address all your hardware is eating up those used for your RAM - 32-bit systems only have a maximum of 4GB worth of registers to address everything, and then usable RAM is what's left over at the end.

Upgrade to a 64-bit OS and you'll get all your RAM available.

As for all your lag, give your system a good defrag, update all your drivers and run some tests and benches (memtest, prime95, etc.)

The E6600 can be a good overclocker too, so it could be worth getting a good cooler and cranking it up a bit.

 

[Lutfij]

any news with the rams?

 

[yunggeh]

didn't get to check it yet.. but i will tonight when i get home
i doubt that it'll be the ram cuz i just replaced the ram few weeks ago cuz of computer kept crashing when doing multi video watching lol

any news with the rams?

 

[yunggeh]

any news with the rams?

so far it say no problem detected


NEVERMIND it SAID it has trouble storing Data and i should goto question #2 at online FAQ which says to replace the bad memory cards

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

that can be related to your OS, u mentioned here that u have 4 installed but it shows/detects 2.93 ~ or is it 3GB?

windows7 in 32bit detects a maximum of 3.5GB and in 64bit it detects 4GB. But windows XP 32 bit on the other hand detects a maximum of 3GB.

first run memtest (google the software) on your ram and see if any errors show up. if they do show up, u'll know which module is defective happy testing

I have windows 7 64 bit and it recognizes my 6 gigs without a problem!

 

[Lutfij]

So do i, i built a rig wid 8Gb of ram...used windows 7 64 bit ultimate the same OS as i have. I was trying to point out that windows has a memory restriction in 32 bit which is a max of 3.5GB for windows 7 32bit

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

but you said in 64 bit windows 7 only detects 4 gb...

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

wich i was pointing out that that was wrong

 

[Lutfij]

i was explainin how in his seat he'd see only 3.5 whwereas he'd see 4GB in 64bit...i din impy on 64bit having detecting a max limit of 4GB in ram...lets gt bak to the OP.

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

it was just confusing the way you worded it thats all im getting at.. Yes in a 32 bit system all you will see is 3 gigs in xp and windows 7 is 3.5... nothing running in 32 bit mode will require more than 3.5 gigs of ram... so there is no need to support it!

 

[Lutfij]

true! but u have ppl who want to see where they spent the money

@ yunggeh - bad memory cards? u have ram stix and graphics cards(with memory) -so which one is it? i read in ur earlier posts, ur having trouble accessing data on ur drives - clear indication of bad sector on the disk

@ darkjuggalo2000 - don u think part of his memory is being shared with his graphics card or a glitch in his mobo?

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

of coarse it is sharing with his graphics card he has a 512 mb card! in a 32 bit operating system 3.5 gigs is alot nothing is going to harness that . however when he asks about why his system is saying only 2.85 gigs are usable when is he checking this? is this during game play ? if not then the graphics card is not using it... he is infact using a 64 bit operating system so 4 gigs is about what is needed.. The windows 7 64bit operating system is a resource hog... i.e. the smart bar, the desktop gadgets, the customization for the desktop, the quick start bar, so i can see his system reserving the 1.15 gigs for its own resources... had he got a 1 gig gpu instead of a 512 then it would probably read 3+ gigs available..

 

[Lutfij]

yep i sed that in the 4th post, thou not as detailed as you

 

[yunggeh]

true! but u have ppl who want to see where they spent the money

@ yunggeh - bad memory cards? u have ram stix and graphics cards(with memory) -so which one is it? i read in ur earlier posts, ur having trouble accessing data on ur drives - clear indication of bad sector on the disk

@ darkjuggalo2000 - don u think part of his memory is being shared with his graphics card or a glitch in his mobo?

it said on my first test drive on memtest it said that my memory card is having trouble storing data and i should check the faq online page to see what to do and it says to replace it

@darkjuggalo2000 i have windows 7 64 bit and the radeon 4550 512 mb is probably eating some memory from the 4 gig ram to knock it down to 2.93 usable when i took off the GPU it was at 4 Gig but only 3.25 usable

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

what resolution is your monitor?

 

[yunggeh]

i just received my i7 920 computer today and i got the radeon 5770 1 gb graphic card
after installing windows 7 ultimate i tried to set up the dual monitor
and under display it only recongizes 1 monitor while the 2nd monitor does what im doing on the first monitor how can i correct this??

 

[darkjuggalo2000]

you need to instal catalyst controll center and you can adjust what is going on in there... you can choose to extend your monitor or project(what you described) and what side the extend is on!