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Computer running slow? no reason to - XHakz - Nov 16, 2017
Hi guys so i just got a new computer and i notice its slow and freezes. windows 10 home (bloatware removed). Here are my specs.
CPU Type
AMD A6-5400K APU 3.6ghz with Radeon™ HD Graphics
Ram 8gb
Graphics Chipset
AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
I bought a solid state drive for my OS it arrives tomorrow im thinking maybe thats my issue? What do you all think? need more info?
I should also mention Im using a vga monitor and my graphics hard only had hdmi so im using a hdmi to vga converter. I honestly dont know if this would effect it but I thought Id mention it I think I have a bad and or slowing failing hard drive.
RE: Computer running slow? no reason to - Gt403cyl - Nov 16, 2017
(Nov 16, 2017 01:01 AM)XHakz Wrote: Hi guys so i just got a new computer and i notice its slow and freezes. windows 10 home (bloatware removed). Here are my specs.
CPU Type
AMD A6-5400K APU 3.6ghz with Radeon™ HD Graphics
Ram 8gb
Graphics Chipset
AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
I bought a solid state drive for my OS it arrives tomorrow im thinking maybe thats my issue? What do you all think? need more info?
I should also mention Im using a vga monitor and my graphics hard only had hdmi so im using a hdmi to vga converter. I honestly dont know if this would effect it but I thought Id mention it I think I have a bad and or slowing failing hard drive.
You have a rather old PC.....
An SSD will make it more responsive but that APU isn’t really doing you any favours.
Do you use it just for general browsing or??
RE: Computer running slow? no reason to - XHakz - Nov 16, 2017
tbh i play runescape and league of legends. I was told I should upgrade the processor.
RE: Computer running slow? no reason to - Gt403cyl - Nov 16, 2017
(Nov 16, 2017 06:07 PM)XHakz Wrote: tbh i play runescape and league of legends. I was told I should upgrade the processor.
Yeah would definitely help a lot....
I’m assuming it’s a prebuilt PC?
You won’t be able to just drop in a new CPU, as the APU you have has the graphics built-in and the motherboard is very old, dead socket old... you would need a new motherboard, ram and a graphics card to upgrade the CPU along with a better powersupply more than likely...
So really you are better off saving for a new build in my opinion.