All these program make the computer slow.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004 by eu12 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I put a skin an a dock, it is a bit slower, if I put more (I want) programs will it get even slower?Can I speed up the programs?
MikeB314
Reply #3 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:48 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:48 AM
It sounds like you're having issues with ObjectDock, rather than "All these program" as you put it.
What kind of video card/video memory do you have? I found the programs that use a lot of visual effects (like ObjectDock and WindowFX) ran 100% better once I got a decent video card.
All of the other programs worked fine even with my old card though. WindowBlinds, DesktopX, and the rest didn't slow my PC down a bit.
eu12
Reply #4 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:48 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:48 AM
My PC is slow with the programs.Can I speed up them or it isn't their fault.
MadDeez
Reply #5 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:49 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:49 AM
what programs? and your 'i want answers now' attitude will not help your quest in any way 
craeonics
Reply #7 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:50 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:50 AM
Running a program (any program) will suck up some cpu and memory. Running more programs will suck up more. And skinnable apps are slower than non-skinnable apps, due to all the graphics.
IPlural
Reply #8 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:20 PM
I've a 9 year old daughter who is not near as high maintence as you've seemed to become
it could be a number of things...
CPU speed/model
Videocard GUP or memory
Motherboard
RAM
other software
back ground info on your system setup is key to any help you might get
Reply #8 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:20 PM
| #1 by Citizen eu12 - 7/28/2004 9:40:39 AM answer me |
I've a 9 year old daughter who is not near as high maintence as you've seemed to become
it could be a number of things...
CPU speed/model
Videocard GUP or memory
Motherboard
RAM
other software
back ground info on your system setup is key to any help you might get
SelfExiled
Reply #9 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:42 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:42 PM
What are your system specs. In any gaming system you will want the maximum system for best performance. A lousy system gives you lousy play. Desktop customization is similar. If you want to use it all, and lots of it, you'll need a decent system.
A PIII 500 Mhtz, running WindowsXP and 256 Ram, probably won't be enough to run Object Dock, DesktopX, Windowblinds,Sysmetix, and WindowsFX, and CursorXP. It may work but it may be sluggish at times.
Just like trying to run Half Life 2 on the above system is impossible.
I would try getting a P4 3.0 Ghtz system, at least 128 MB video(256MB for gaming), 1gig of Ram, WindowsXP Pro. Then, you won't complain about anything slowing down your system.
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A PIII 500 Mhtz, running WindowsXP and 256 Ram, probably won't be enough to run Object Dock, DesktopX, Windowblinds,Sysmetix, and WindowsFX, and CursorXP. It may work but it may be sluggish at times.
Just like trying to run Half Life 2 on the above system is impossible.
I would try getting a P4 3.0 Ghtz system, at least 128 MB video(256MB for gaming), 1gig of Ram, WindowsXP Pro. Then, you won't complain about anything slowing down your system.
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MindlessPuppet
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:57 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:57 PM
Hehe, you people are great. I don't think a single one of you has any clue what this guys saying, rather rudely I might add, and still you try to help.
SelfExiled
Reply #11 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:35 PM
Of course we do. Although, its pleasing to know that you think we are all stupid, and that you are the only intelligent person here. Maybe our egos just aren't as large as other peoples.
I don't think he has a clue to what he is saying really. Anytime you run any program, it is going to slightly make your system slower, if it uses resources. Heck, just filling your hard drive with files makes your boot time slower. A larger hard drive makes it slower. I larger registry, makes it slower. Theoretically, adding one piece of extra data to your registry makes your system slower, because, that one piece takes an additional infinitesimal amount of time to load during your system boot up time.
Taking the literal approach to what he is saying, doesn't make me more intelligent. It makes me less intelligent. Of course, his question isn't about the infinitesimal amount of time. This time is normally unnoticeable. Obviously, his question was about noticeable changes in system speed/performance, which is mostly effected by the specifications of ones computer system as a whole and slightly by the configuration therein.
Reply #11 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:35 PM
| I don't think a single one of you has any clue what this guys saying, rather rudely I might add, and still you try to help. |
Of course we do. Although, its pleasing to know that you think we are all stupid, and that you are the only intelligent person here. Maybe our egos just aren't as large as other peoples.
I don't think he has a clue to what he is saying really. Anytime you run any program, it is going to slightly make your system slower, if it uses resources. Heck, just filling your hard drive with files makes your boot time slower. A larger hard drive makes it slower. I larger registry, makes it slower. Theoretically, adding one piece of extra data to your registry makes your system slower, because, that one piece takes an additional infinitesimal amount of time to load during your system boot up time.
Taking the literal approach to what he is saying, doesn't make me more intelligent. It makes me less intelligent. Of course, his question isn't about the infinitesimal amount of time. This time is normally unnoticeable. Obviously, his question was about noticeable changes in system speed/performance, which is mostly effected by the specifications of ones computer system as a whole and slightly by the configuration therein.
craeonics
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:53 PM
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:53 PM
Actually, it's my Automatic Answering Machine that takes care of posts like these.
MindlessPuppet
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:58 PM
Haha, you took what I said wrong man, I have no clue what he's trying to say and I don't see how anyone could. I read through his original post a good five times until I just heard something snap. Sorry if you took it as an insult or anything, I really think it's great everyone tries to help even though what was asked in damn near incomprehensible.
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:58 PM
| Of course we do. Although, its pleasing to know that you think we are all stupid, and that you are the only intelligent person here. Maybe our egos just aren't as large as other peoples. |
Haha, you took what I said wrong man, I have no clue what he's trying to say and I don't see how anyone could. I read through his original post a good five times until I just heard something snap. Sorry if you took it as an insult or anything, I really think it's great everyone tries to help even though what was asked in damn near incomprehensible.
SelfExiled
Reply #14 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:08 PM
Then, I'm man enough to apologize for taking your comment in the wrong way.
Reply #14 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:08 PM
| Sorry if you took it as an insult or anything, I really think it's great everyone tries to help even though what was asked in damn near incomprehensible. |
Then, I'm man enough to apologize for taking your comment in the wrong way.
kona0197
Reply #15 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:09 PM
I wouldn't touch Intel. For better and smarter computing do yourself a favor a get a AMD processor. Besides, AMD processors tend to outperform Intel processors and are cheaper as well.
Of course all is a choice, use what you like.
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Reply #15 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:09 PM
| I would try getting a P4 3.0 Ghtz system, at least 128 MB video(256MB for gaming), 1gig of Ram, WindowsXP Pro. Then, you won't complain about anything slowing down your system. |
I wouldn't touch Intel. For better and smarter computing do yourself a favor a get a AMD processor. Besides, AMD processors tend to outperform Intel processors and are cheaper as well.
Of course all is a choice, use what you like.
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SelfExiled
Reply #16 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:23 PM
I guess we all have our preferences. But remember, cheaper is rarely better. And Pentium/Intel is why we have the performance that we have today. Anything else, to me, is just a cheap copy imitation. Or maybe one prefers the 386/486dx.
(This is just my opinion too, so don't take it personally.)
And, I don't want to start a AMD vs. Intel war.
Reply #16 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:23 PM
| I wouldn't touch Intel. For better and smarter computing do yourself a favor a get a AMD CPU. |
I guess we all have our preferences. But remember, cheaper is rarely better. And Pentium/Intel is why we have the performance that we have today. Anything else, to me, is just a cheap copy imitation. Or maybe one prefers the 386/486dx.
(This is just my opinion too, so don't take it personally.)
And, I don't want to start a AMD vs. Intel war.
kona0197
Reply #17 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:35 PM
Remember that when you see your next 64 bit AMD FX 53 setup.. Intel can't come close..
I now return you to the topic of this thread!!
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Reply #17 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:35 PM
| Anything else, to me, is just a cheap copy imitation. |
Remember that when you see your next 64 bit AMD FX 53 setup.. Intel can't come close..
I now return you to the topic of this thread!!
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Reply #1 Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:40 AM