Problems with a new processor

Shoe · #1 02-23-2006, 10:02 PM

My computer recently crashed... it turns out that I needed a new processor.

I ordered an OEM processor (not sure if that makes a difference). My old processor was a 2.8ghz, this one is 3.0ghz.

I had a friend install it for me who does a lot of computer stuff.

The computer works again, however the processor has times where it just freezes, such as sometimes when i try to open an application or just a web browser or something it will just freeze for 30 seconds or so. When looking in the task manager the processor is at 0%, so it's not thinking or anything, eventaully everything gets back to normal but these freezes and slowdowns are driving me crazy.

Does anyone know if there is anything I can do?

Also, ever since installing the new processor, my anti-virus will not automatically be enabled on startup (even though that option is checked). I need to manually start it every time i restart now, and it seems to disable itself at random if I am playing around with settings or installing something. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.

chris b · #2 02-24-2006, 04:47 AM

first off do you know why the CPU crashed? Putting a new cpu in with out fixing the problem may just force you to do it again. Are you sure your mobo can support the 3.0 chip? Not that .2 ghz is a lot, but it might be an issue. Assuming you know what your doing (IF YOU DONT THEN STOP READIGN OR HAVE YOUR FRIEND HELP) go into the BIOS and see if there were cpu specific settings, if you have the wrong settings for your new cpu it might be a problem.

As for the anti-virus.... perhaps try uninstall/reinstalling the program and see if that helps, its possible that something got messed up besides the CPU or some files.

Shoe · #3 02-25-2006, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the reply. I have no idea how it crashed, unless their is an easy way to determine that, I'll just have to hope it doesn't happen again. I'll have my friend take a look at it and make sure it is not the BIOS.

Maulik · #4 02-28-2006, 09:49 PM

Shoe,

If your friend simply popped in a new processor without troubleshooting, I wouldn't allow him to touch my computer again.