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Question

16 GB Ram, 120 GB SSD Hard Disk and Laptop still slow!

by Jun 5, 2016 4:24AM PDT

Hi there, I have a HP Pavilion 15 Notebook . Product number: J0D67EA#ABD
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1.
AMD A8-6410 APU with AMD Radeon R5 Graphics 2.00 GHz
16 GB (14.9 Usable) RAM!
Why is my laptop still slow? I am about to get a heart stroke when i try to edit my videos on powerdirector. There is no other programs like photoshop or aftereffects. I only have powerdirector 13 and it freezes the whole time. What can I do?
Thank you very much

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The AMD A8 is an OK APU (CPU) but not a speedster.
by Forum moderator Jun 5, 2016 7:14AM PDT

My son had one for a long time and we had to stay on top of everything to keep it in top forum.

Let's compare the 6410 to say an i5.
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4200U-vs-AMD-A8-6410

The 120GB SSD is on the small side so that could be a factor.

There are other factors such as a non factory install of Windows has been a big source of slow PCs along with McAfee and more.

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PS. Have to add a note about HD Video editing.
by Forum moderator Jun 5, 2016 7:16AM PDT

HD Video editing is going to be slow going. Patience is going to be tested. Cold molasses might more faster.

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