Windows 7 Random system lag at start up!

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I'm not a intel fan so I know little about the Intel side of things but my son has a Q9300 system he simply uses to watch youtube video's & so forth. Anyways he's been having a few problems. At system start up to desktop everything appears normal visually until you try & do things. The mouse courser would be laggy & skip across the screen. Programs take forever to load & if when you get onto youtube & start to watch a video, the video plays but it sorta stutters every few seconds at the same time the system lags.

I've checked for fault's but to be honest with you, I have 3 systems with intel CPU's on & they all do the same thing every now & again. It affects everything & it takes a reboot to fix it & it might work fine for the next dozen boot ups & then it happens again.

I got a cpu-z report in html so you can see the system spec attached. I checked the system recourse & process explorer when this was happening & I had plenty of ram & low HDD & CPU activity as you would expect to see from what was being done on the system.

Any idea's would be great. x

 

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It appears that the systems, including the one with an Intel Q9300 CPU, are experiencing intermittent performance issues characterized by cursor lag, program loading delays, and video playback stuttering. This type of behavior can be frustrating and impact system usability. Here are some troubleshooting steps and recommendations to resolve these performance issues:

System Performance Troubleshooting Steps​

1. Check for Software Issues:
   • Ensure the system is not burdened with unnecessary startup programs. Use Task Manager to manage startup items and disable unnecessary ones.
   []Update Drivers:
   • Ensure that all drivers, especially the graphics driver, are up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers for the GPU and other components.
   []Monitor Temperature:
   • Check the system's temperature using monitoring software like HWMonitor to ensure overheating is not causing performance issues.
   []Run System Maintenance:
   • Perform disk cleanup, defragmentation (if using an HDD), and system file checks to ensure the system is optimized.
   []Check for Malware:
   • Run a full system scan using reliable antivirus software to check for any malware or viruses that could be causing performance issues.
   []Update Windows:
   • Ensure Windows is up to date with the latest updates and patches installed.
   []Hardware Check:
   • Check the hard drive health using tools like CrystalDiskInfo to ensure it's functioning properly. Consider running a RAM diagnostic tool to check for memory issues.

     Application-Specific Troubleshooting​

   []Browser Optimization:
   • Clear the browser cache, disable unnecessary browser extensions, and ensure you are using the latest version of the browser.
   []Check Video Streaming Settings:
   • Adjust video playback settings on YouTube to a lower quality setting to see if it improves playback performance.

     Hardware Upgrade Consideration​

     If the performance issues persist even after trying the above steps, consider the following hardware upgrades to improve system performance:
   []Upgrade to an SSD:
   • Consider upgrading the system's storage to an SSD for faster boot times and improved system responsiveness.
   []Increase RAM:
   • If the system has limited RAM, consider upgrading to increase the memory capacity for smoother multitasking.
2. Graphics Card Update:
   • Depending on the integrated graphics, consider installing a dedicated graphics card for improved video playback performance.

     Conclusion​

     By following these troubleshooting steps and considering hardware upgrades if needed, you can address the intermittent performance issues on the systems, including the one with the Intel Q9300 CPU. If the issues persist or you need further assistance, feel free to reach out for more detailed guidance and support!