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Title: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 12, 2011, 03:32:40 pm

OK, I'm not sure why this is happening but ever since I changed from an ATI 4850X2 to a pair of Gigabyte 6770's I have been getting this message appearing.

(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5655/slow001.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/slow001.png/)

I have tried to track down the cause of the problem but have drawn a blank and I wondered if anyone else had any sensible suggestions as to the probable reason why this is happening.

My current sytems specs are:
Chassis: NZXT Tempest Evo
Mobo: GA-990FXA-UD5 (F5 BIOS)
PSU: Corsair HX 620 Watt Modular (also happens if I use a Gigabyte 800 Watt Odin PSU)
CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1090T BE 125W
Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 Air cooler
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Black LP CML16GX3M4A1600C9 4x4GB Modules (16GB Total) running at 1600MHz
GPU: 2 x Gigabyte 6770 (GV-R677UD-1GD) Crossfire linked but not running Crossfire mode
Monitors: 1 x LG L1715S & 2 x LG L194WT
Sound Card: M-Audio Delta 1010
SSD's: 2x 60GB ADATA S511 SATA 6Gb/s (RAID0 Array with OS installed here)
HDD's: 2 X WD 640 Gig Caviar Black SATA3 6Gb/S, 1 x Hitachi Deskstar
DVD/CD: Samsung SH-223C SATA DVD writer
Mouse: Microsoft Intellimouse Optical USB
Keyboard: Microsoft Digital Media Pro
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (Retail)

Main Use of system: Audio Recording & Mixing and Graphics Design & Editing

And here are some images of the programmes I have installed:
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4156/progs001.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/progs001.png/)


(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2306/progs002.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/progs002.png/)


(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3444/progs003.th.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/progs003.png/)

This is a clean install, all drivers and programmes are up-to-date but this has also been happening when I ran with single drives in AHCI mode and with previous ATI drivers ( I have tested with 11.6 through to 11.9). I get the same message if I use the Crossfire Bridge or run the cards without it as single GPU's. Also the message appears when running minimal programmes, it's just appeared and all I have running are IE9, Thunderbird and I-Tunes but it can appear if I have different programmes running.

I have tried to track down the culprit by testing various software configurations but have now run out of ideas as to why this is happening.

Anyone got any ideas as to what to try next?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 12, 2011, 03:50:38 pm

Hi absic,

When the dialogue box shows there is a section on there for more information. What does that say ?

What are the options/settings  in the dialogue box ?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 12, 2011, 03:57:06 pm

DM - It tells me to change the Windows scheme to the basic one to improve things.  :o

To be honest I can't remember exact wording but will make sure I check it out. I think it says something like insufficient resources. I did wonder if it was due to removing the paging file from the C: drive.

EDIT: Just had the message again....
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4268/slow006.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/slow006.png/)

Says about Windows Aero Scheme using most of dedicated memory. Only running IE9 and ITunes this time! Tried running the Aero Trouble Shooter but it said there wasn't a problem.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 14, 2011, 08:26:04 pm

What about turning Aero off to see if the problem is still reported.

Have you still got a swapfile on another drive or is it disaabled completely ?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 14, 2011, 09:10:31 pm

I get it either with or without the swap file enabled.

I think it might be a conflict between Thunderbird, ITunes and IE9 as it only seems to appear if I have all three programmes running at the same time.

More an annoyance than anything else and let's be honest, if I can't run the aero scheme with my setup, who can?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 14, 2011, 09:49:47 pm

  Roll back IE9 to IE8 or even 7!...... Adobe site is full of people bitchin about how IE9 stuffed up several things including shop performance and crashes.... apparently this was the fix.

  Aussie Allan 8)

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 15, 2011, 07:07:50 am

IE9 only seems to be a step forward in Micro$oft's eyes, nobody elses. I tried installing it and had problems so uninstalled it again. I have since installed it again now due to usefullness in faultfinding etc but I can't say I like it.

By the way anybody running Windows 8 here ?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 15, 2011, 07:31:20 am

  Yup!.....been to 9 and back ..... 8 gives far less problems ..... 7 was even better...... there's advancement for you!

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 15, 2011, 08:30:37 am

Personally I like IE9 and have actually switched back to using it as my main browser of choice.

Now ITunes, that's another story and if I could find something decent to replace that and still play all of my media then I would be really pleased.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 15, 2011, 08:34:16 am

  Personal choice I guess ..... i think Fox is the winner ..... most nasty code writers target IE ..... hence Fox!

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 15, 2011, 08:44:30 am

I used to use Firefox and swore by it but recent updates have been less than perfect that's why I am wondering if the real culprit of this issue is Thunderbird which has also had fairly frequent updates recently.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 15, 2011, 08:58:02 am

  Mmmmmmmmm! if you can do without it for a day or two (iTune)......might give you the answer ....... then go hunting for a replacement if it's the culprit!

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 15, 2011, 03:33:54 pm

OK, it's probably not Thunderbird as the message appeared whilst I was posting a reply on the forum and Thunderbird wasn't running.

Actually, I find it pretty funny and, as I said previously, it's more of an annoyance than anything else, but I would like to get to the bottom of why it keeps appearing.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 15, 2011, 04:35:13 pm

Maybe it want's you to upgrade......to Intel! ;)

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 15, 2011, 04:38:35 pm

You buy me a 2500K chip DM and I'll join you on the darkside!  ;)

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 15, 2011, 05:40:49 pm

 
 Do you get the message continually popping up ...."CPU Usage is High" ..... if you do! ...... that IE9 for ya!.....8 or 7 don't do it!

  Hope it helps.....just information!

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 15, 2011, 06:57:35 pm

Hi Allan,

No, it's really strange, I can run for several hours without seeing it then all of a sudden it will appear. I can dismiss the popup and not see it again but sometimes it will appear with regular monotony every 5-10 minutes. I don't change anything and it will vanish and I might not see it for a day or two.

I have just removed ITunes (what a job that is!) and will see if that makes a difference.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Aussie Allan on October 15, 2011, 10:05:47 pm

  Are you a betting man ;)

  Aussie Allan

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 16, 2011, 08:53:54 am

Not much of a gambler but it isn't ITunes causing the problem. Removed it yesterday and this morning, not long after starting the PC up popped the message.

Probably IE9 or Flash Player as I was watching the Grand Prix at the time. I'll switch to Chrome and see what happens! Boy, I love this kind of issue, so many options to choose from.  :D

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 16, 2011, 04:59:46 pm

The most annoying thing is I remember having the same error message pop up  several months ago but can't for the life of me remember what was causing it. It must have been simple though as I sorted it out quickly. :-\  Have you checked the USB settings in the BIOS ?

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on October 16, 2011, 05:23:18 pm

Hi DM,

actually think AA was right (damn his Aussie hide) when he said it was IE9. Not used it today (after watching Grand Prix)) and not had message popup at all. Further testing to make sure but it has been pretty strange to trace as it only seemed to start when I did the hardware upgrades.

Thinking back, when I upgraded the GPU's I also followed them fairly quickly with the SSD's (I'm getting old) and it's probably something to do with IE9 and the tweaks I have made to the registry settings. Windows doesn't like you mucking around with some settings. Luckily though, I am quite happy using Chrome as my default browser if it does come down to this.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on October 17, 2011, 06:20:53 am

Come to think about it that time I had the problem might well have coincided with when I updated to IE9 the first time before I removed it again because of the issues. It hasn't happened this time but I am going to get rid anyway as I have just about had enough of it now.

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Steve66a on October 18, 2011, 12:45:58 pm

Light weight browser = http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.aspx, it's the best "you use what?"

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: absic on November 07, 2011, 04:47:19 pm

OK, just thought I ought to give a final update on this. I didn't remove IE9 but I did remove I-Tunes (I switched to Songbird instead) and since doing this I haven't had the annoying messages at all.

Still not sure where the conflict came from or why but hey, that's computers for you!  :D

Title: Re: Windows has detected that your computer's performance is slow
Post by: Dark Mantis on November 08, 2011, 07:21:37 am

Certainly a weird thing and even weirder when it disappears without your intervention really. :-\