I would like to upgrade my computer to make it run more smoothly. Belarc Profile is Included

Shelley Iverson

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I would like to upgrade my computer to make it run more smoothly. It has a lot of potential power, however, it only uses 3 out of 4 of it's processors. The start up is very slow. When I am multi tasking it seems to lag for the amount of power connected to it. Here is my Belarc of my System. I built it about 3 years ago. I don't play games on it, but when I do play Simms It does ok, but not great.


Operating System System Model
Windows 7 Professional (x64) Service Pack 1 (build 7601)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)
Installed: 1/12/2014 3:04:17 PM
Boot Mode: BIOS (Secure Boot not supported) Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-USB3
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.80 gigahertz AMD Phenom II X4 925
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte tertiary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (4 total)
Not hyper-threaded Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-USB3
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. FA 04/23/2013
Drives Memory Modules c,d
5250.37 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
3531.27 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HP DVD Writer 1170r ATA Device [Optical drive]

SAMSUNG HD103SJ [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB) -- drive 1, s/n S246J90Z601016, rev 1AJ10001, SMART Status: Healthy
Seagate Desktop USB Device [Hard drive] (2000.40 GB) -- drive 2, s/n 2GHNP2F1
ST3250820AS [Hard drive] (250.00 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5QE37RSD, rev 3.ADG, SMART Status: Healthy
WD My Book 1230 USB Device [Hard drive] (2000.36 GB) -- drive 3, s/n WMC4N1204974 15870 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 4096 MB
Slot 'A1' has 4096 MB
Slot 'A2' has 4096 MB
Slot 'A3' has 4096 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) * 249.89 GB 148.94 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 1) 788.38 GB 612.98 GB free
f: (FAT32 on drive 3) 1999.88 GB 1838.64 GB free
g: (NTFS on drive 2) 2000.40 GB 760.67 GB free
j: (NTFS on drive 1) 211.82 GB 170.05 GB free

* Operating System is installed on c:
Network Drives
None discovered
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
( I deleted this information)

DISABLED Marks a disabled account; LOCKED OUT Marks a locked account

Adobe PDF Converter on Documents\*.pdf
EPSON WorkForce 845 Series on EPBC2D84:WORKFORCE 845
Microsoft Shared Fax Driver on SHRFAX:
Microsoft XPS Document Writer on XPSPort:
Send to Microsoft OneNote 15 Driver on nul:
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
ATA Channel 0 [Controller] (2x)
ATA Channel 1 [Controller] (2x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (2x) ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics [Display adapter]
Samsung S24B150 [Monitor] (23.4"vis, s/n ZWVUHTND201051, February 2013)
ViewSonic VX2250 SERIES [Monitor] (21.7"vis, s/n RWS104708901, November 2010)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller (2x)
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller (5x)
VIA USB 2 Hub
VIA USB eXtensible Host Controller AMD High Definition Audio Device
VIA High Definition Audio
Virus Protection [Back to Top] Group Policies
AVG AntiVirus Free Edition 2015
None discovered
Communications Other Devices
Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
? Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
primary Auto IP Address: deleted
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1
Physical Address: deleted
Connection Speed: 1 Gbps
Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

Networking Dns Servers: deleted

HID-compliand device
HID-compliant consumer control device
HID-compliant device
USB Input Device (2x)
A3 2400S Scanner
WSD Scan Device
HID Keyboard Device
HID-compliant mouse
Generic USB Hub
USB Composite Device
USB Mass Storage Device (2x)
USB Root Hub (7x)
VIA USB 3 Root Hub
Generic volume shadow copy
WD SES Device
WSD Print Device
USB Storage Use in past 30 Days (mouse over last used for details) Hosted Virtual Machines (mouse over name for details)
Last Used
WD My Book 1230 -- drive 3, s/n WMC4N1204974, rev 1050 3/25/2015 3:19:05 AM
Seagate Desktop -- drive 2, s/n 2GHNP2F1, rev 0130 3/25/2015 3:18:47 AM
Apple iPod, s/n 000A270024225E30, rev 1.70 3/19/2015 12:01:51 PM*
* Possibly used again before the reboot following this time.
None discovered

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Network Map (mouse over IP address for physical address) [Back to Top]
IP Device Type Device Details Device Roles
192.168.1.1 Router Cisco / Valet Plus M20 M20 / #CVK01K207033 DHCP Server, Gateway, Web Server
Windows 7 Workstation Shelley-pc (in WORKGROUP),
shelley-pc.eau.wi.charter.com Browse Master
Printer Epsonbc2d84 (in WORKGROUP), Epson WorkForce 845 Web Server, Samba Server
xboxone, Microsoft
Apple

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Hotfixes from Microsoft Update (agent version 7.6.7600.320) install automatically.
Last install: 3/25/2015 3:01:02 AM, download: 3/25/2015 2:50:14 AM, check: 3/25/2015 2:49:28 AM.

These security updates apply to this computer but are not currently installed (using Advisor definitions version 2015.3.24.1), according to the 03/10/2015 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary and bulletins from other vendors. Note: Security benchmarks require that Critical and Important severity security updates must be installed.

Hotfix Id Severity Description (click to see security bulletin)
APSB15-05 Important Adobe Flash Player security update for Flash Player 16.0.0.305 ActiveX 64-bit
APSB15-05 Important Adobe Flash Player security update for Flash Player 16.0.0.305 ActiveX 32-bit
CpuJan2015-1972971 Critical Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update for Java 7.0.600.19 32-bit

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Software Licenses [Back to Top]
Adobe Systems - Adobe Acrobat XI Standard 1016-1779-7860-1199-3163-2097
Belarc - Advisor 678f973d
Intel - ICCS {}
Microsoft - Internet Explorer 00371-169-4714685-85170 (Key: )
Microsoft - PowerShell 89383-100-0001260-04309
Microsoft - Windows 7 Professional (x64) 00371-169-4714685-85170 ()

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? i ABBYY Production - FineReader Version 9.0.102.47
? i ABBYY Production - Licensing Version 1.0.0.385
? i Adobe Systems - Acrobat Distiller for Windows Version 11.0.07.79
? i Adobe Systems - Acrobat Update Service Version 1.802.11.4130
? i Adobe Systems - Acrobat Version 11.0.10.32
? i Adobe Systems - AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. Version 11.0.10.32"
i Adobe Systems - AdobeApplicationManager(URIHandler) Version 8.0.0.72
? i Adobe Systems - Collaboration Synchronizer 11.0 Version 11.0.10.32
? i Adobe Systems - Flash Player Update Service Version 16,0,0,305
? i Adobe Systems - Reader Version 11.0.10.32
i Adobe Systems - Shockwave Flash Version 16,0,0,305 (32/64-bit)
? i Adobe Systems - Updater Startup Utility Version 8.0.0.14 (BuildVersion: 1.0; BuildDate: BUILDDATETIME)
? i Advanced Micro Devices - AMD Fuel Service Version 1.0.0.0 (64-bit)
? i Advanced Micro Devices - Catalyst Control Center Version 2.0.0.0
? i Advanced Micro Devices - Catalyst Control Center Version 3.5.0.0
? i Akamai Technologies - NetSession Client Version 1.9.1.5
? i AMD - External Events Version 6.14.11.1122 (64-bit)
? i Apple - Bonjour Version 3,0,0,10 (64-bit)
? i Apple - iTunes Version 12.1.1.4 (64-bit)
? i Apple - MobileDeviceService Version 3.3.0.0 (64-bit)
???? i Apple - Software Update Version 2.1.3
i ArcSoft - Connect Restart Version 1.1.0.45
i ArcSoft - Connect Version 1.1.0.49
? i ArcSoft - MediaImpression Version 2.0.23.1151
? i ATI Technologies - Catalyst Control Center Version 2.0.0.0
? i ATI Technologies - Catalyst Control Center Version 3.5.0.0
? i AVG Secure Search - ToolbarU Application Version 4.1.0.411
? i AVG Technologies CZ - Internet Security Version 15.0.0.5751
? i Belarc - Advisor Version 8.4
? i Box - Sync Version 4.0.6169.0 (64-bit)
i Box - SyncUpdaterService Version 1.0.4.0
i CACE Technologies - WinPcap Version 4.1.0.2001
i Citrix Online - Web Deployment Helper Version 1.0.0.179
? i Ellora Assets - CaptureLibService Version 1.0.0.0
? i Fabio Martin - 7 Sticky Notes Version 1.09
? i Freemake - FreemakeUtilsService Version 1.0.0.0
?? i Freemake - Video Downloader Version 2.0.1.0
? i Google - Chrome Version 41.0.2272.101
? i Google - Drive Version 1.20.8672.3137
? i Google - Update Version 1.3.25.5
i Intel - Integrated Clock Controller Service - Intel ICCS Version 1.0.0.1
i LastPass - Installer Version 3.1.50
i Macrovision - InstallDriver Module Version 11.00
i Macrovision - InstallShield Version 11.00
? i Malwarebytes - Anti-Malware Version 1.0.1.922
? i Malwarebytes - Anti-Malware Version 3.0.32
? i Malwarebytes - Anti-Malware Version 3.1.2
i Microsoft - .NET Framework Version 2.0.50727.5483 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - .NET Framework Version 3.0.6920.5011 (64-bit)
i Microsoft - .NET Framework Version 4.0.31106.0 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - Application Virtualization Version 5.151.53.0 ?? i Microsoft - Internet Explorer Version 11.00.9600.17689 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - LifeCam Version 3.0
??? i Microsoft - LifeCam Version 3.22.270.0 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - Office 2013 Version 15.0.4701.1002
i Microsoft - Office InfoPath Version 15.0.4699.1000 (64-bit)
i Microsoft - Office Source Engine Version 15.0.4454.1000
? i Microsoft - Office Version 15.0.4701.1000 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - OneDrive Version 17.3.4726.0226
??? i Microsoft - OneNote Version 15.0.4701.1000
??? i Microsoft - Outlook Version 15.0.4701.1000
i Microsoft - Silverlight Plug-In Version 5.1.30514.0 (32/64-bit)
i Microsoft - Silverlight Version 5.1.30514.0 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - Skype Click to Call Version 7.3.16540.9015
? i Microsoft - Windows Installer - Unicode Version 5.0.7600.16385 (32/64-bit)
??? i Microsoft - Windows Media Player Version 12.0.7600.16385 (32/64-bit)
??? i Microsoft - Windows Script Host Version 5.8.7600.16385 (32/64-bit)
? i Microsoft - Windows Search Version 7.00.7600.16385 (32/64-bit)
i Mustek - Smart Image Merge Version 1, 0, 0, 5
i MUSTEK - SmartPhotoRefresh Version 2, 0, 0, 8
i No Company Name - BIOS_Run Application Version 1, 0, 0, 1
??? i No Company Name - CAutoG Application Version 1, 0, 0, 1
i No Company Name - ClearCalibration
i No Company Name - ET6SC Application Version 1, 0, 0, 1
? i No Company Name - ezScanPal V2.0 Version 2, 0, 1, 7
??? i No Company Name - JP2View Application Version 2, 0, 5, 4
??? i No Company Name - MultiBit
??? i No Company Name - Panel Version 5, 6, 3, 6
??? i No Company Name - Settings Version 2, 0, 3, 4
? i No Company Name - VProtect Application Version 4.1.0.411
? i No Company Name - WtuSystemSupport
? i Oracle - Java Platform SE 7 U60 Version 7.0.600.19
? i Oracle - Java Platform SE Auto Updater Version 2.1.60.19
??? i Piriform - CCleaner Version 5, 03, 00, 5128 (32/64-bit)
? i SEIKO EPSON - EEventManager Application Version 2, 5, 0, 0
i SEIKO EPSON - EProjManager Application Version 2, 5, 0, 0
i SEIKO EPSON - EPSDNAVI.EXE Version 4.2.1.0
? i SEIKO EPSON - Epson Customer Participation Version 1.3.0.1 (64-bit)
i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON PC-FAX SOFTWARE Version 1,4,6,1
??? i SEIKO EPSON - Epson Printer Driver Setup Version 7.08 (64-bit)
? i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON Scan Version 3.7.8.0
i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON Status Monitor 3 Version 2.01
??? i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON Status Monitor 3 Version 7.00 (64-bit)
??? i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON Status Monitor 3 Version 7.01 (64-bit)
??? i SEIKO EPSON - EPSON Version 1.0.5.0 (64-bit)
? i Skype Technologies - Skype Updater Service Version 6.8
? i Skype Technologies - Skype Version 6.18
? i Spencer Kimball - GNU Image Manipulation Program Version 2.8.10 (64-bit)
??? i The Wireshark developer community - Wireshark Version 1.10.8 (64-bit)
? i VIA - HDAudioCPL Version 10.8.0.30 (64-bit)
? i VIA Technologies - ViaKaraokeSrv v0.2beta_100927 (64-bit)
 
Solution
A new CPU and SSD would greatly improve your startup and general use performance.
You might also check out your Boot Order in the BIOS and make sure the HDD that the OS is installed on is the first one.
You might also want to disconnect your external hard drives and see how the computer starts up when they aren't connected, they could be slowing things down.

An FX 6300 is about 22% faster in common applications than your Phenom x4 925: http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/838/AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300_vs_AMD_Phenom_II_X4_925_%28rev._C3%29.html
Upgrade your BIOS first before swapping the CPUs though: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4305#bios

An SSD will provide somewhat noticeably quicker performance, but it's...

cwburns32

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In short upgrade your CPU, RAM and depending on your budget move to an SSD.

You have a lot of info their... A new CPU will most likely require you to replace your MoBo as well.

Do not necessarily need an SSD but if you have the coin it will be worth it if you are concerned about startup times and application loading. A 7.2K RPM + HDD will be okay also just not as efficient or "fast/smooth" as SSD.

 
A new CPU and SSD would greatly improve your startup and general use performance.
You might also check out your Boot Order in the BIOS and make sure the HDD that the OS is installed on is the first one.
You might also want to disconnect your external hard drives and see how the computer starts up when they aren't connected, they could be slowing things down.

An FX 6300 is about 22% faster in common applications than your Phenom x4 925: http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/838/AMD_FX-Series_FX-6300_vs_AMD_Phenom_II_X4_925_%28rev._C3%29.html
Upgrade your BIOS first before swapping the CPUs though: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4305#bios

An SSD will provide somewhat noticeably quicker performance, but it's relatively minor in the big scheme of things. (2 second load time is 50% faster than 4 second load time, but a 4 second load time isn't really bad). You can "migrate" your OS install to a new SSD as well without having to do a complete reinstall of Windows: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/support/downloads.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($93.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00) < This is your current motherboard, it's compatiable with the new CPU
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $163.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-25 13:44 EDT-0400

One other thing, your RAM COULD be holding you back, your motherboard might have 16 GBs of ram, but it could be (likely) the slow speed of RAM that's quite a bit below the common "standard" ram speed. To get faster RAm you'd have to upgrade your MOBO as well.

If you could, use Speccy: https://www.piriform.com/speccy/download/standard
to get some better info on your system for us. Just take a screenshot of the first Summary screen and upload to a site like www.Imgur.com and use the BBcode link in your reply so we can see it.
 
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videogame57

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Install a SSD, you will notice the difference.
Also you say you don't play games, but it wouldn't hurt to install a cheap graphics card like a GT 730.
You will also benefit from installing Windows 8/8.1, or wait until 10 because it's a free upgrade.
Your CPU is more than sufficient.

You didn't say how much RAM you have, but you should have 4GB as a minimum, but preferably 8GB or more.

SSD: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721107 120GB C$65
GPU: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500367CVF GT 730 C$75

I can also see a lot of unneeded software, and you shouldn't rule out the possibility of malware.
 

Shelley Iverson

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Shelley Iverson

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Thank you for your help James! I did install a new HD. I did not install a SSD because i decided to build a new computer using water cooling instead - which will take time, since I don't have all of the funds and will have to acquire piece by piece. Also,Al