My new computer is really slow... why?

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OK, I put together a new PC for my office. I expected this configuration to be fine since it's just running XP, but it's really slow. Programs take forever to load and explorer becomes unresponsive alot. I don't know which of these is the problem:

Athlon X2 5600+ (2.9ghz)
2gb DDR2-1066
Seagate 80gb 7200.10
Radeon 3870

I don't think it's the Radeon or the RAM since I'm talking about general Windows usability and checking the taskmgr shows a lot of physical memory available. The Radeon plays Left 4 Dead okay, but the levels take forever to load.

I'm leaning toward this either being the CPU, but most likely the drive. Is there a reason the 80gb drive would be so much slower compared to my Seagate 640gb drive at home?

If it is the drive that is super slow, can someone recommend a good fast drive that isn't an Intel X25-M? :)

Can someone give me a hint here? It's been a long time since I built an AMD computer. Thanks in advance!
 
Thanks. I was feeling like there was something wrong. There's no reason it should be that slow... Is there a way to "transfer" my volume onto the new drive so I don't have to go through the hassle of reinstalling and configuring Windows and my programs? I doubt just straight-up copying the files and then doing a fixboot in the XP setup CD will cut it.
 
Ahh you're in luck since you have a Seagate hard drive. Seagate's Drive Wizard is pretty much a stripped down version of Acronis True Image. Acronis True Image will allow you to "clone" your existing XP install/hard drive onto another hard drive. And Seagate's Drive Wizard will still allow you to clone your hard drive onto another drive (doesn't even have to be another Seagate drive) and it's free:
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/discwizard
 
Thanks a LOT, seriously. This computer is really getting on my nerves but I don't want to lose all my work setting it up!
 
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