system hang

[mossy1881]

When I am downloading something big or running and apps like convertxtodvd and trying to do something like downloading something small from a torrent client my systems hangs. This happens with different apps as well. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?


cheers

 

[carnageX]

If you're converting a movie for DVD burning using Convertx and trying to run other programs as well and you don't have a very high-spec system (no idea what your specs are), it's going to hang and lag your entire system.

 

[S0ULphIRE]

In other words, try to get a hold of some more ram.

 

[KSoD]

System Specs Please!!!!!

 

[mossy1881]

XP pro sp3 P4, 3Ghz, 504 MB RAM. I assume it is a RAM probs. Am I correct? If so, how much more do I need to run so such things won't happen? Or do you think it is something else?

cheers

 

[Kharn]

Yea your system is old, that's why it's hanging / laggy. You need ideally 2gb of ram an a dual core processor - most software for DVD conversion is optimized for 2+ gb of ram and a dual core processor.

 

[KSoD]

Hello,

Dual Core is not essential. As i do my stuff on a single CPU as well. But i also have 3GB of RAM. You should get more RAM. That is why your system hands.

Cheers,
Mak

 

[mossy1881]

Mak213, would 2GB of RAm suffice? Saxon, my system is 2 years old so it is not that old.

Also, where is the best place to buy RAM cheap?

cheers

 

[Kharn]

get CPUz an find out what type of ram you need an then we might be able to help more mossy.

 

[mossy1881]

Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-4200,DDR2 PC2-5300,DDR2 PC2-6400 with a maximum of 2GB kit (1GBx2) per slot.*

Your system requires that you install memory in pairs.

To benefit from the performance advantages offered by dual-channel systems, you should install memory in identical pairs.
Installing a kitted pair is the best way to ensure that your modules are identical, right down to the chip count.

Your system does not support ECC. Because ECC and non-ECC modules should not be mixed within a system, install the same type of modules
that are already in your system.

That info is from crucial.com

cheers