Hardware UNDER PERFORMING!?!?

Hi Guys,

Here's a printout of my SiSoft Sandra Pro 2004 results, to me, my new system seems to be underperforming, and I dont just mean on the video side of things, just raw performance, it seems to yeah, be more of a 1.8GHz machine instead of a 2.8GHz machine..



Any ideas on what I can do (Software/hardware changing settings, etc) side of things do? (except overclock)

Any help would be bonza!

Cheers,

David Giles



SiSoftware Sandra
System
Host Name : EXOXE
User : David
Domain : EXOXE
Processor
Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Speed : 2.80GHz
Performance Rating : PR3724 (estimated)
SMT Support : 2 Unit(s)
Type : Standard
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous ATC (8-way sectored, 64 byte line size)
Mainboard
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB
MP Support : 1 CPU(s)
MP APIC : Yes
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD R01-B3
Mainboard : Acer E61ML
Total Memory : 511MB
Chipset 1
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys ??? (0661)
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz data rate)
Video System
Monitor/Panel : Plug and Play Monitor
Adapter : C.P. Technologies Inc. RADEON 9200SE
Physical Storage Devices
Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive
Hard Disk : ST380012A (74.5GB)
CD-ROM/DVD : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082B (CD 32X Rd, 24X Wr) (DVD 4X Rd, 3X Wr)
Logical Storage Devices
1.44MB 3.5" (A : N/A
Hard Disk (C : 74.5GB (55.2GB, 74% Free) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD (D : N/A
Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 3 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub : SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse : HID-compliant mouse
Human Interface : HID-compliant device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device
MultiMedia Device(s)
Device : SiS 7012 Audio Driver
Communication Device(s)
Device : SoftV92 Data Fax Modem
Printers and Faxes
Model : EPSON Stylus C41 Series
Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Professional (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 1)
Network Services
Network Drivers Enabled : Yes
Adapter : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC






SiSoftware Sandra
System
Manufacturer : Acer
Model : Aspire T310
Version : AcerPower
Serial Number : -----------------
ID : -------------
System Chassis
Manufacturer : Acer
Type : Desktop
Can be locked : No
Version : AcerChassis
Serial Number : A
Asset Tag : --------------------------------
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Acer
MP Support : 1 CPU(s)
MPS Version : 1.10
Model : E61ML
Version : (null)
Serial Number : ----------------------
System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 2GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : None None None None DIMM Synchronous SDRAM 512MB/64
Bank2/3 - A1 : Empty
Chipset 1
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys ??? (0661)
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI IMB USB
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz data rate)
Width : 64-bit
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
APIC 1
Version : 1.01
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : No
Environment Monitor 1
Model : ITE IT8705/12 ISA
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 41.0°C / 105.8°F td
CPU Temperature : 48.0°C / 118.4°F
Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : No
CPU Fan Speed : 2136rpm
Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU Voltage : 1.47V
Aux Voltage : 2.64V
+3.3V Voltage : 3.31V
+5V Voltage : 4.97V
+12V Voltage : 11.54V
-12V Voltage : 0.56V
-5V Voltage : -1.03V
Standby Voltage : 5.13V
Battery Voltage : 3.33V
AGP Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 3.05
Maximum Data Transfer Rate : 8x
Fast-Writes Enabled : No
Isochronous Mode Enabled : No
Addressing Enabled : 32-bit
PCI Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.10
Number of Bridges : 1
PCI Bus 0 : PCI (1x PCIClk)
LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) ??? (0964)
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Random Number Generator Enabled : No
Multiplier : 1/4x
USB Controller 1
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys SiS5597/8 Universal Serial Bus Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 2
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys SiS5597/8 Universal Serial Bus Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 3
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys SiS5597/8 Universal Serial Bus Controller
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Channels : 2
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 4
Model : Elitegroup Computer Sys SiS7002 USB 2.0 Enhanced Controller
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 8
Companion Controllers : 3
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
Expansion Slot(s)
PCI0 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) ??? (0003))
PCI1 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used (Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) ??? (0964))
PCI2 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Available (Elitegroup Computer Sys SiS5597/8 Universal Serial Bus Controller)
PCI3 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V PME Full-Length Used
AGP (8h) : AGP 32-bit +5V Full-Length Available (C.P. Technology Co Ltd ??? (5964))
Port Connector
PRIMARY IDE : None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE : None - ATA / None
FDD : 8251 FIFO - Floppy Disk / None
COM1 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
COM2 : Serial Port 16450 - 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
Keyboard : Keyboard - PS/2 / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse - PS/2 / PS/2
USB0 : USB - None / None
Performance Tips
Warning 2533 : Disabled host controllers are present. Check BIOS settings.
Tip 2530 : MPS 1.4 or later is recommended for MP systems. Check BIOS version.
Notice 224 : SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate.
Warning 2507 : Mainboard has too few memory slots. Upgrading the memory may be difficult or expensive.
Tip 2511 : Some memory slots are free so the memory can be easily upgraded.
Tip 2513 : AGP Bus is unused or AGP card not fully AGP compatible.
Tip 2525 : Current AGP data rate not optimal.
Tip 2536 : System has no SMBus/i2c/BMB bus support.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

 

Most performance issues end up being on the end of the software spectrum, not hardware.

Do you use spyware removal tools?
Do you defrag?
Have you disabled uneccessary services?
(Have you determined why you only have 511mb of ram? )

Re: the tips from Sandra, I wouldn't trust them.


I don't trust Sandra for most things.

THE David Giles of what is now pretty much defunct Hardware-Pacers?

 

I do not defrag, takes too long in my book, as for memory, isnt 512MB enough?....

And yes, I originally created, run and then gave Hardware Pacers away....

As for un-needed services. where do I start?

Cheers,

David

 

BlackViper's Service Guide

You should let your machine defrag at least once in a while... otherwise your drives will be thrashing away to put together the data stored on them, which greatly slows general performance in windows.

I expect that youre missing 1MB of ram down to bios shadowing or somthing like that. Perhaps you should turn that off too. But we'll get to that bit later.

 

Make sure you've got the latest drivers for everything. Especially your chipset. Also, be sure to disable any real-time anti-virus when you're doing benchmarking.

 

The only chipset drivers there are, is the AGP XP Driver and IDE driver, thats it

 

Hi Guys,

Ok I went to that website and did most of the tweaking, disabling that is fit for my system... its sped up a bit...

Is there other stuff I can do? also, what are the best BIOS settings? sometimes when I play a game it says I havent got a AGP card installed, meanwhile I have a 128MB Radeon 9200 installed.

Or, when I play counter-strike condition zero, with OpenGL, I get like 1FPS @ 640x480!!! yet when it switches to software mode I get like 60+FPS! I have the latest catalyst drivers installed, I dont know whats the GO!

 

Just fragemented the hard drive, took just over 2 hours, here's the outcome:

 

The issue with the video sounds like the agp driver. Make sure you re-install the latest for your motherboard. Looks like you have an ecs brand motherboard, but I cannot seem to find a model number from that sandra printout!