1. Lets start with section "how to get rid of unnecesary processes"
a.make a file with extension .bat (i.e killprocesses.bat)
b.put inside (win xp tested) with your own unwanted processes names:
taskkill /IM Richvideo.exe /F
taskkill /IM ThunderbirdPortable.exe /F
takskill /IM thunderbird.exe /Fand maybe:
taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
kills almost all microsoft content, you can use ms windows kernel than and play your high usage game. (get toolbars back by typing into run "explorer.exe")
2. Manage process prioritys:
give programs that you are not using lower prioritys. Great if you hibernate.How to?
create shortcut to your application, right click on it, select properties and than change target to look something like this:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c start "A" /low "c:\games\UnrealTournament\System\UnrealTournament.exe"
This game ("c:\games\UnrealTournament\System\UnrealTournament.exe") was given lower (cpu) priority to keep my background file transfers running smoothly. So both game (almost same and high fps) and background applications run.
You will more likely want to slow down your backround processes(torrent, messenger,etc.) to keep your main process running fast when cpu usage hit 100%
Hey!! Why can't be 1 and 2 applied in real life too? =)
3. Visual settings, themes, etc.
use optimize for performace, the only option you should consider using is smoth edges of screen fonts for best text quality.
4. Software
Opera is the fastest (and most secure?!) web browser: tested "opera 9.26 usb"
use portable programs to keep your system in good condition
keywords: thinstal, portable,"no install", usb, etc. place "portable" in google or softpedia
Of course avoid using any antyspyware or antivirus utilitys running in backgroud to have optuimum speed.
5. Speed up internet:
Use programs like netlimiter and cfoss speed if you use more than one simutanious proceses (most people do) that use your internet connection and you want to lower other programs connections rights.6. Overclock (experts)
Every pc can run faster even on a hot summer. Commonly overclockers overclock cpu, gpu and ram. Warning: you wil be loosing data when pc is turning off or reporting errors due to heat. Some people even overclock mouses refresh rates but that is not object of this tutorial. For tutorials about overclocking search google. Generaly you will check bios and instal tweak program for your gpu. Fist change values a little bit to see if overclocking works. Than slowly change values, each change should be tested long time! To reset bios use jumpers or ctrl at start up,etc. Good luck!
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