Games suddenly laggy

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deviate5

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Hey everyone,

I've got a P4 3.06Ghz, 786mb DDR-I Ram, 845E Max( old mobo),, in my old rig.
This setup used to run HL-2 , Doom3, GTA San Andreas, SWAT4.. at 1024x768(low-med settings), getting 20-60 FPS in all.

Problem started when I uninstalled these games when i wasnt playing them for some time, but since re-installing, games have become laggy and unplayble at even 640x480 rez, at lowest setting.

I checked my CPU temp which was 62C- 66C at idle, i dont know if this could be a problem since i think P4 temps are usually around these,, or am i wrong?
I've googled around but coudnt find any answer to this kind of problem.

Plz guys i need help on what to look for and where..
Thanx, in anticipation for replies.
 
Those idle temperatures are pretty hot for any processor. Have you tried reseating the HSF and applying a new layer of thermal compound, e.g. Arctic Silver 5, on the CPU?

Also, which video card and monitor do you have?
 
What did you use to get your CPU temp?

Max temp for P4 is around 75°C, IIRC. Scrape off the heatpad on the bottom of the CPU HSF with a credit card, and clean it with a coffee filter and some 90% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Apply some AS5 and check temps again.
 
tiraides said:
Those idle temperatures are pretty hot for any processor. Have you tried reseating the HSF and applying a new layer of thermal compound, e.g. Arctic Silver 5, on the CPU?

Also, which video card and monitor do you have?
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No i haven't done that, becoz that CPU Fan is stuck very badly. and i coudnt really clean anything properly.

9600PRO and TVM 16" Monitor
 
enginurd said:
What did you use to get your CPU temp?

Max temp for P4 is around 75°C, IIRC. Scrape off the heatpad on the bottom of the CPU HSF with a credit card, and clean it with a coffee filter and some 90% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Apply some AS5 and check temps again.
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I used Everest Ultimate Edition.

Yes i'll try doing that cleaning.
 
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