Windows 8.1 x64 is experiencing performance issues.

HermanZ07
Member

194

12-31-2016, 01:33 AM

Hello. Your system with Windows 8.1 x64 is performing quite poorly compared to older versions like Windows 7 x32. Adjusting settings from games is taking a long time, and it can take minutes for the system to return to normal after shutdown. For an X64 8.1 setup, the recommended specs on the Microsoft site are around 2GB of RAM. Is that sufficient for your setup? Your current configuration includes 2GB RAM, a 4770 GPU, and an AMD processor at 4800/32MB/s speed.

HermanZ07

12-31-2016, 01:33 AM #1

Bloodmate
Member

193

01-03-2017, 03:15 PM

x64 typically requires more memory, which might indicate insufficient resources.

Bloodmate

01-03-2017, 03:15 PM #2

x64 typically requires more memory, which might indicate insufficient resources.

magicladybug
Junior Member

01-04-2017, 01:39 PM

Yes, that's quite a lot of memory usage while idle. Is this normal for your system?

magicladybug

01-04-2017, 01:39 PM #3

Yes, that's quite a lot of memory usage while idle. Is this normal for your system?

ItsDrAxel
Member

113

01-04-2017, 10:31 PM

When idle performance is acceptable, gaming often hits a limit and begins relying on the hard drive as a page file, which significantly reduces speed.

ItsDrAxel

01-04-2017, 10:31 PM #4

When idle performance is acceptable, gaming often hits a limit and begins relying on the hard drive as a page file, which significantly reduces speed.

NKKY
Member

01-12-2017, 12:14 AM

Running on Windows 8.1 64-bit with 1.7 GB active. Everything seems to be working fine despite the background processes.

NKKY

01-12-2017, 12:14 AM #5

Running on Windows 8.1 64-bit with 1.7 GB active. Everything seems to be working fine despite the background processes.

Lozzylula
Member

01-15-2017, 02:24 AM

Make sure you have the correct 32-bit version or added extra RAM. This processor isn’t the strongest on the market. Also, think about updating the entire system thoroughly. A Kaveri APU would be a great upgrade option.

Lozzylula

01-15-2017, 02:24 AM #6

TruMuFan71809
Junior Member

01-19-2017, 12:35 AM

The system will remain active for a few more months. I'm looking to acquire some RAM now. Upgrading to 32-bit might help? (If I don't secure additional memory.)

TruMuFan71809

01-19-2017, 12:35 AM #7

The system will remain active for a few more months. I'm looking to acquire some RAM now. Upgrading to 32-bit might help? (If I don't secure additional memory.)

pixcake
Member

01-20-2017, 03:28 AM

It should be noted that.

pixcake

01-20-2017, 03:28 AM #8

It should be noted that.

Lienie
Junior Member

01-21-2017, 09:21 AM

Updated memory capacity to 4GB and everything functions properly.

Lienie

01-21-2017, 09:21 AM #9

Updated memory capacity to 4GB and everything functions properly.

nathop67
Member

01-24-2017, 04:38 AM

#10

That sounds odd. I can swear I saw the minimum requirement was around 4 GB for 64-bit and 2 GB for 32-bit on Windows 8... haha!

nathop67

01-24-2017, 04:38 AM #10

That sounds odd. I can swear I saw the minimum requirement was around 4 GB for 64-bit and 2 GB for 32-bit on Windows 8... haha!