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Upgrading from i3 2100 to i7 3770 caused a decrease in speed.

Upgrading from i3 2100 to i7 3770 caused a decrease in speed.

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Nedzer2k
Member
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12-08-2025, 01:46 AM
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You might want to adjust certain Windows settings to improve performance after upgrading the CPU. Check the system properties, performance options, and power settings for optimizations.
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Nedzer2k
12-08-2025, 01:46 AM #1

You might want to adjust certain Windows settings to improve performance after upgrading the CPU. Check the system properties, performance options, and power settings for optimizations.

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billyPlayz181
Member
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12-08-2025, 05:13 PM
#2
You can gauge slower by noticing changes in your pace, like reduced speed or increased effort over time. It’s often a mix of both physical limits and emotional states.
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billyPlayz181
12-08-2025, 05:13 PM #2

You can gauge slower by noticing changes in your pace, like reduced speed or increased effort over time. It’s often a mix of both physical limits and emotional states.

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ILuvJas
Member
144
12-10-2025, 02:55 AM
#3
RAM and GPU specifications.
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ILuvJas
12-10-2025, 02:55 AM #3

RAM and GPU specifications.

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lets_plays
Junior Member
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12-18-2025, 01:23 AM
#4
Brand and model of the motherboard?
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lets_plays
12-18-2025, 01:23 AM #4

Brand and model of the motherboard?

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leeviah
Member
54
12-24-2025, 05:36 AM
#5
Total system specifications including SSD, HDD, RAM, and other details. Additional information available upon request. Number of cores/threads visible in the CPU section of Task Manager.
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leeviah
12-24-2025, 05:36 AM #5

Total system specifications including SSD, HDD, RAM, and other details. Additional information available upon request. Number of cores/threads visible in the CPU section of Task Manager.

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BamaSoccerKid
Junior Member
3
12-24-2025, 09:00 AM
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I don't have a CPU cooler myself, but I can help you find one if you tell me your system requirements or preferences!
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BamaSoccerKid
12-24-2025, 09:00 AM #6

I don't have a CPU cooler myself, but I can help you find one if you tell me your system requirements or preferences!

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Marinated
Senior Member
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12-24-2025, 09:35 AM
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If Task Manager doesn't show 4 cores and 8 logical processors, launch msconfig and locate the Number of processors field—make sure it isn't selected. Restart Windows to let it discover all available cores and threads.
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Marinated
12-24-2025, 09:35 AM #7

If Task Manager doesn't show 4 cores and 8 logical processors, launch msconfig and locate the Number of processors field—make sure it isn't selected. Restart Windows to let it discover all available cores and threads.