new system - extremely slow installing vista

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I just got this machine up and running


GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L
Intel Duo Core 2 E8400
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1066 (PC2 8500)
XFX GeForce GTX 260
WD 640GB
SAMSUNG 22X DVD
Corsair 750TX
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Aluminum
Vista Home Premium Sp1


I am now trying to install Vista, and there is something really wrong, it is taking forever to even launch the first few screens, it eventually does get to where you pick the language and asks you what version and then format hard drive, but between each screen takes about 5-6 minutes, no joke. Then eventually when it starts installing, it is sitting there.


Since there is no hardware errors, I am not sure where to troubleshoot exactly.

I went into the BIOS and I did see the memory was picked up as 4 GB and 1066 and dual interleaved.


any utilities i can download and burn to cd and use to test besides using vista?


Thanks
 
Wow, that's almost exactly what my build will be.. Have you tried lowering the RAM speed to 800Mhz or trying to install with only 1 stick installed?
 
UrielDagda said:
Wow, that's almost exactly what my build will be.. Have you tried lowering the RAM speed to 800Mhz or trying to install with only 1 stick installed?
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No, I just put this together last night,

have not done any major troubleshooting yet, to be honest was not sure where to start, it been 5 years since I built a machine, as you can see how old my previous machine is in my signature, I forgot where to start troubleshooting especially without an error.

I will try that and let you know thanks for the tip =)

oh btw the vista install disc has sp1 slipstreamed if that helps any
 
My guess is your optical drive needs a firmware update, or you need to change your SATA settings in your BIOS.
 
ok thanks just curious I have never used SATA before, first machine with SATA

what would I look for in the BIOS and change it to?
 
Vista loaded slow when i did my build which is similar to what you have. The 1st couple screens would take a few to load. But after install my computer runs great and have no slow issues like that. I think Microsoft sent out some whacky CD's.
 
I have the same CPU and HDD, and mine installed fine. But like the guy said, as long as it installs, just let it go. If the installation fails you'll know.

Also note, while unpacking the data during the installation, sometimes it hangs at certain % for a while.

Overall though, Vista should install much faster than XP. The long install times seem to be only on SP1disc though, my pre-sp 1 disc installed a lot faster, but I could only use 2GB of ram.
 
I'll agree with the gentleman that said check your DVD drive. I have had similar experiences with builds that involved Vista and it ended up being the optical drive on a couple of them.

If you have any spare parts try a different drive, or go to BB and buy one for testing and then return it.
 
I had a similar problem on one machine. There should be an option in the BIOS to switch between legacy IDE mode, regular SATA mode, and AHCI mode, I forget what it's called. Try a different mode and see if the installation goes faster.
 
I second what DeathFromBelow says. I have the same problem with my current build. It has something to do with AHCI (maybe conflicting with the optical drive). My old PC (AMD based with nvidia chipset) didn't have the problem. When I upgraded to my current system (kept the same DVD drive) Vista installs slow. Since it's my only PC at the time I wasn't able to much research until after I had everything installed and I found in my research the common denominator is AHCI.

I suggest either trying IDE mode or perhaps installing your mobo's AHCI drivers durring the Vista install process.
 
oko i have tried all of the above options

i pulled out one stick...i messed with all of the SATA options

i also ran the windows vista memory checker

i also went and tried lowering memory speed and messed with memory settings to



btw i forgot to mention my DVD drive is SATA
 
ok i did what someone suggested above:

i gave up trying to figure out what was going on and just let it install, took about 45 minutes...but once it was installed seems to be running smooth

just hope dont need to reinstall

no idea why it takes forever to install
 
45 minutes isn't long, really, not with SP1 integrated. You were just expected it to go faster than it does. ;)
 
btw just to let everyone know once the system is up

the performance is really nice

i ran 3dmark2006, and got 13718, not sure if that is good


Age of Conan looks really sweet, not sure what I should be getting but in Connail Valley I am getting about 30 fps at 1680x1050 with ,max settings, 16xAA, shadows on all, bloom on, and when i go out of the town area and go outside it jumps to 45-60fps and even higher, no stuttering at all, looks gorgeous!


I also played Call of Duty 4, came with my XFX card, not sure FPS, not sure how to benchmark, maxed settings and that game is sweet ran awesome!!!


btw that case Lian li K7b is a really nice case to work in! I highly recommend it for the price


I checked temps, and my CPU runs at idle 34 using real temp, and at full load 50, with stock cooler, my GTX 260 is at 45 at idle and hits around 70 at full load
 
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