Student's computer experiencing slow performance while using Zoom for lessons
Student's computer experiencing slow performance while using Zoom for lessons
I activated thermal throttling earlier to check its impact on temperatures, and it significantly reduced them. Before that, I noticed a lot of heat from my laptop, but after turning it on, the temperature dropped noticeably. It’s interesting that none of my classmates experience this problem, especially since we all use the same laptop models and specifications.
You might want to test a tool like throttlestop to check if it affects power limits and CPU performance. A fan control utility could help create a more efficient fan profile. https://www.techpowerup.com/download/tec...ottlestop/ https://getfancontrol.com/ Remember to use both cautiously. When adjusting power and fan speeds, keep an eye on temperatures and energy usage with hwinfo. Before proceeding, figure out whether the CPU is throttling due to heat, power constraints, or both.
You're facing limited physical memory. 8GB isn't much these days. Try removing non-essential startup programs or stopping memory-heavy services. You're currently using 7GB with only 1GB remaining, likely causing heavy swapping to disk. That's probably why performance is poor. Regrettably, the best solution is adding more RAM. 16GB is usually the minimum now, but 8GB is still insufficient.
These images were from my home laptop. I was trying to test Core Temp and HWMonitor on it since both my school and home machines have restrictions. It seems they function properly on my home machine, but when I attempt to download them on the school laptop, an error appears stating the app is blocked by the administrator. The school laptop has 16GB of storage, while my home laptop has 8GB, which is why the screenshots looked different earlier.
I also throttled my CPU earlier, thinking it might improve performance or something. I adjusted the power settings and lowered the usage from 100% to around 80 or 90%. I did this close to the end of school, so I didn’t have much time to check if it made a difference. I’ll keep an eye on the results tomorrow.
Unfortunately, throttle stop and fan control aren't working on my school laptop. I'm not sure why or what else I can try. I think there might be some debris in the vents or fans since they were cleaned recently, but I don't know. Can I find another way to check the CPU temperature? I've heard about using Task Manager, but I'm not sure if it's reliable.
It seems you should contact your school's IT department to discuss the situation. They may be able to replace you or install monitoring tools, though this might violate school policies. Try having a polite conversation to explain the problem clearly—this could help them understand and resolve it without issues. Good luck!
I'll chat with my principal today to check if she can reach the IT team. I'll let her know things are moving forward. Thanks!