For the love of god why?..i dont understand why my computer is so slow....

[Jamox]

Hello i have spent thousands of dollars on upgrading my rig with a new cpu (the best my motherboard can take) and RAM upgrade, GFX card ect..= and i can still only run 3-4 instances of Amplitube3 with SD2...im over living...can somebody please help me? this has been going on for over 2 years now... im exhausted... thank you

here is my sandra if it helps

< Processor >
Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X9770 @
3.20GHz
Speed: 2.4GHz
Cores per Processor: 4 Unit(s)
Threads per Core: 1 Unit(s)
Type: Quad-Core
Integrated Data Cache: 4x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way, 64
byte line size
L2 On-board Cache: 2x 6MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 24-way, 64
byte line size, 2 threads sharing

< Computer >
Mainboard: ASRock P45DE
BIOS: AMI P1.40 02/09/2009
Bus(es): X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/
SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support: No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (:Yes
Total Memory: 3.19GB DIMM DDR2

< Chipset >
Model: ASRock P45/P43/G45/G43 DRAM Controller
Front Side Bus Speed: 4x 400MHz (1.6GHz)
Total Memory: 8GB DIMM DDR2
Channels: 2
Memory Bus Speed: 2x 400MHz (800MHz)

< Memory Module(s) >
Memory Module: Nanya M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-
6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-23-6-3)
Memory Module: 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-
23-6-3)
Memory Module: Nanya M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-
6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-23-6-3)
Memory Module: 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-
23-6-3)

< Video System >
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (Microsoft Corporation
- WDDM v1.1) (112 SM4.0 1.25GHz, 1GB DDR3
2x900MHz, PCIe 2.00 x16)
Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (Microsoft Corporation
- WDDM v1.1) (112 SM4.0 1.25GHz, 1GB DDR3
2x900MHz, PCIe 2.00 x16)

< Graphics Processor >

< Storage Devices >
SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,:932GB (C:)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,:932GB (D:)
SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,:932GB (E:)
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7200A (ATA66:N/A (F:)

< Logical Storage Devices >
Sky (C:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)
Archon (D:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)
Warp (E:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)
Optical Drive (F:): N/A @ Optiarc DVD RW AD-7200A (ATA66, DVD+-RW,
CD-RW, 2MB Cache)

< Peripherals >
LPC Hub Controller 1: ASRock LPC Interface Controller
LPC Legacy Controller 1: T0 A5-13
Serial Port(s): 1
Disk Controller: ASRock 4 port SATA IDE Controller
Disk Controller: ASRock 2 port SATA IDE Controller
Disk Controller: ASRock PATA IDE Host Controller
USB Controller 1: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #4
USB Controller 2: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #5
USB Controller 3: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #6
USB Controller 4: ASRock USB EHCI Controller #2
USB Controller 5: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #1
USB Controller 6: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #2
USB Controller 7: ASRock USB UHCI Controller #3
USB Controller 8: ASRock USB EHCI Controller #1
FireWire/1394 Controller 1: 6980 TSB43AB23 1394a-2000 OHCI PHY/link-layer
Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1: Intel 801xx/63xx SMBus

< Printers and Faxes >
Printer: Microsoft XPS Document Writer (600x600,
Colour)
Fax: Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)

< Network Services >
Network Adapter: Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Family PCI-E Gigabit
Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20) (Ethernet, 100Mbps)

< Power Management >
Mains (AC) Line Status: On-Line

< Operating System >
Windows System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home 6.01.7600
Platform Compliance: x86

< Windows Experience Index >
Current System: 5.9

[zedhed]

Are you using Pro Tools, if so what version is it?

Have you checked that you have latest plugin updates that are compatible with Pro Tools version (or whatever you are using)?

[Jamox]

Hello zedhed and thank you for the reply here is my setup as follows

PT8LE updated and current (constant problematic system resource issues)
Mbox 2 Pro (constant problematic interference/white noise issues)
Axiom 61 Pro (constant problematic Hypercontrol Issues) i have Hyper contol In but no Hyper control out

As for the updates im sure they are all current but if they are not what would be the easiest way to update? and would you know of any specific updates i should be looking at?

thank you :)

[TCM]

1. You have two sets of different brands of Ram, that can cause problems.
I once upgraded my computer with the same brand, same type of Ram but ran into problems, because the Ram was a different production batch!
I would take out two sticks and see how it performs.
2. Did you install any mobo or graphic cards utilities?

I think you are aware that you have 8 GB but your system addresses only 3.19 GB, as you have a 32bit Win7.

[zedhed]

Originally Posted by Jamox

PT8LE updated and current (constant problematic system resource issues)

Adding to TCM's comments;
Definitely agree about the RAM.

Originally Posted by Jamox

Memory Module: Nanya M2Y2G64TU8HD5B -AC 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-
6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-23-6-3)
Memory Module: 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-
23-6-3)
Memory Module: Nanya M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-
6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-23-6-3)
Memory Module: 2GB DIMM DDR2 PC2-6400U DDR2-800 (5-5-5-18 3-
23-6-3)

Also:

Originally Posted by Jamox

< Logical Storage Devices >
Sky (C:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)
Archon (D:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)
Warp (E:): 932GB (NTFS) @ SAMSUNG HD103UJ (1TB, SATA300,
3.5", 7200rpm, NCQ, 32MB Cache)

Looks like you only have one HDD with three partitions. (Not sure so excuse me if I'm reading that wrong) A second HDD is required for recording sessions to rather than having PT exist on same drive as session drive. To be clear, PT needs to be installed on operating system drive (normally C:) and sessions saved to second drive (not same partitioned drive)

Win7 must have PT version 8.04 or higher. Not sure which version of PT8 you have.

Originally Posted by Jamox

Mbox 2 Pro (constant problematic interference/white noise issues)

Do you have latest drivers installed;
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/self...3=1450&Hilite=

There are threads on the white noise issue so do a search and you may find some answers. I don't have links sorry.

Originally Posted by Jamox

Axiom 61 Pro (constant problematic Hypercontrol Issues) i have Hyper contol In but no Hyper control out

Again do you have latest drivers;
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support&tab=driver

The M-Audio forum is a great place to get your Axiom problems sorted;
http://forums.m-audio.com/forumdispl...ces-amp-Enigma

Originally Posted by Jamox

As for the updates im sure they are all current but if they are not what would be the easiest way to update? and would you know of any specific updates i should be looking at?

thank you :)

Plugin Compatibility Grid;
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/self...p?DocId=343311

Originally Posted by TCM

I think you are aware that you have 8 GB but your system addresses only 3.19 GB, as you have a 32bit Win7.

I definitely think Win7 64 Bit would be better, but mainly for future proofing as Pro Tools is only 32 Bit (Compatible with 64 Bit only) at present anyway. However PT true 64 Bit can't be too far away and that will address being able to use much more RAM which I suspect is the point TCM is making.

[ejwells]

Originally Posted by zedhed

To be clear, PT needs to be installed on operating system drive (normally C:) and sessions saved to second drive (not same partitioned drive as system)

Zed, be very careful. Bill D. may jump in to scold you for saying "need," and "second drive," and then enlighten us all for the umpteenth time that it could be a third, fourth, or fifth drive.

[zedhed]

Originally Posted by ejwells

Zed, be very careful. Bill D. may jump in to scold you for saying "need," and "second drive," and then enlighten us all for the umpteenth time that it could be a third, fourth, or fifth drive.

Bwahaha especially since I made a comment in this thread
http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=305544

[ejwells]

Zed, well done, and quite to the point.

[Jamox]

Originally Posted by TCM

1. You have two sets of different brands of Ram, that can cause problems.
I once upgraded my computer with the same brand, same type of Ram but ran into problems, because the Ram was a different production batch!
I would take out two sticks and see how it performs.
2. Did you install any mobo or graphic cards utilities?

I think you are aware that you have 8 GB but your system addresses only 3.19 GB, as you have a 32bit Win7.

Yes correct TCM, i did ask the specialist i bought the ram off if this would not be a problem but obviously he was unaware of the delicate nature of the system and yes i am aware the system only addresses 3.19GB. the only reason i installed more was because PT8 keeps on asking for more and me being ignorant and frustrated threw more in just for the hell of it...sigh...i know stupid me :) i have also unlocked the 3GB switch if this helps at all

as for the mobo and GFX card utilities i have only installed what came with the drivers.

thanks TCM

Originally Posted by zedhed

Adding to TCM's comments;
Definitely agree about the RAM.


Also:

Looks like you only have one HDD with three partitions. (Not sure so excuse me if I'm reading that wrong) A second HDD is required for recording sessions to rather than having PT exist on same drive as session drive. To be clear, PT needs to be installed on operating system drive (normally C:) and sessions saved to second drive (not same partitioned drive)

Win7 must have PT version 8.04 or higher. Not sure which version of PT8 you have.



Do you have latest drivers installed;
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/self...3=1450&Hilite=

There are threads on the white noise issue so do a search and you may find some answers. I don't have links sorry.



Again do you have latest drivers;
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support&tab=driver

The M-Audio forum is a great place to get your Axiom problems sorted;
http://forums.m-audio.com/forumdispl...ces-amp-Enigma



Plugin Compatibility Grid;
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/self...p?DocId=343311




I definitely think Win7 64 Bit would be better, but mainly for future proofing as Pro Tools is only 32 Bit (Compatible with 64 Bit only) at present anyway. However PT true 64 Bit can't be too far away and that will address being able to use much more RAM which I suspect is the point TCM is making.

Thank you zedhed yes i have PT version 8.04 and that is 3 separate drives we are looking at. PT8 installed on c: sky drive and my sessions on the warp drive.should i change to Win7 64bit now or iron this out first? cheers for the links as well i will bury my head once again :)

[TCM]

Originally Posted by Jamox

as for the mobo and GFX card utilities i have only installed what came with the drivers.

So you only installed the drivers?

Some of the GFX cds install automatically some boost or overclocking software. That is a big no go!
I got burnt once.
A simplistic approach is best.