The problem I have is that constantly, when the hard drive works (ie the LED lights indicating you are reading / writing), the PC slows down momentarily. It is noted for example in the mouse (the cursor is "stuck" half a second, repeatedly for one or two seconds), or if I'm listening to music from an internet radio station, the music also gets "stuck", repeating a syllable for a moment (example: "la, la, la, and continues). The more you use the hard drive (ie copying a large file), the more acute the problem is. All PC drivers are installed (at least the PC does not alert a driver is missing.) The PC discs operates with RAID1. The RAID1 seems to be well configured. I started the PC with both discs separately, but I have the same problem. The PC has: Windows XP (SP3). ASUS P5K MotherBoard. RAM: 4 Gigabytes. Processor: Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz, 1333FSB, L2: 6MB, 65W, rev.C0 BIOS: AMI Version: 0704. HDD: two hard drives in RAID1, Seagate 7200.10, 500 GB, ST3500630AS, firmaware: 3.AAK, Device Type: HDD 3GNCQ RAID Controller: I found two possible names for the RAID controller: -> JMicron JMB36X version: 1.17.15.0 (03/24/2007) -> JRAID SCSI Disk Device 5.1.2535.0 (07/01/2001) Moreover, each HD driver is: Intel (R) ICH9 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 to 2921. What do you think the problem is? What may be happening and how do you think I can solve it? Thank you very much.
hi there, since nobody else has jumped to your assistance...your system is about the same as mine; considering that these occurrences cover many different apps. i would be wondering if the power supply is up to the job. what is it? have you any option to check it, or swap it out for another? it doesn't have to be anything excessively powerful given your spec (but what graphics card are you using?)
hi, before i start messing with drives, memory etcetera, i like to ensure that my rig is receiving a good clean power supply; right from the wall to the components. although i haven't had your particular problem, i would feel better checking this first. others may recognize the problem and act differently. a 400w supply is adequate if it's in good shape. does it have a name? all supplies are not the same. is this a new rig? when did it start to act up? have you made any changes; hardware, programs? continuing with the psu, software checking is not recommended; use a multimeter to verify the stability of the rails if you haven't a good spare available. bad supplies often cause re-boots; you haven't mentioned this though. all good things then happen through the hard drive and memory. try swapping out the memory sticks, check the HD using the maker's own drive-test software. see if any of the above find any errors...
