Advice Request i can only open 4 tabs on a browser without buffering.

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Brie said:
I think I paid $580 for this tower. it was new. I bought it from DELL.com.

I checked it for malware with 4 different anti-malwares.

could this be because I have a non gaming graphics card? I have an intel 630 graphics card.

thank you for responding. :)
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When did you buy this computer? Have you read user reviews of this model?
 
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William2 said:
When did you buy this computer? Have you read user reviews of this model?
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I bought it 5 years ago [I think]. I did not read user reviews of this model. all my computers have been like this. except for 1, which was a less powerful computer.
 
Brie said:
I bought it 5 years ago [I think]. I did not read user reviews of this model. all my computers have been like this. except for 1, which was a less powerful computer.
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Maybe you can still find a clue in user reviews of this computer model.

When did these problems start? What did you do just before it started?
 
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Your PC could have bloatware installed that's slowing down the system and hogging resources. Another potential cause is outdated drivers, such as the graphics driver, which can sometimes cause performance issues. Your PC might also be overheating, causing the system to reduce the speed of the CPU and GPU to prevent damage, which would lead to performance drops. Poorly coded browser extensions as already mentioned can also consume a lot of resources, causing slowdowns. It's also possible that there are other applications or background processes running that are consuming resources and slowing down the browser. Lastly, a significant cause of slowdowns could be that your 128 GB SSD is nearly full. If the drive is at its capacity, it can slow down the system significantly.

Troubleshooting your system may involve a range of diagnostic steps. These include, but are not limited to, removing all browser extensions to test for conflicts, verifying your graphics card driver version against your system information, and utilizing a third-party application (Core Temp, Monitor, ect) to monitor PC temperatures during buffering events. Opening Task Manager with your browser running to identify which applications are consuming system resources.
 
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William2 said:
Maybe you can still find a clue in user reviews of this computer model.

When did these problems start? What did you do just before it started?
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all my computers were like this. this computer was like this from the beginning.
 
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Divergent said:
Your PC could have bloatware installed that's slowing down the system and hogging resources. Another potential cause is outdated drivers, such as the graphics driver, which can sometimes cause performance issues. Your PC might also be overheating, causing the system to reduce the speed of the CPU and GPU to prevent damage, which would lead to performance drops. Poorly coded browser extensions as already mentioned can also consume a lot of resources, causing slowdowns. It's also possible that there are other applications or background processes running that are consuming resources and slowing down the browser. Lastly, a significant cause of slowdowns could be that your 128 GB SSD is nearly full. If the drive is at its capacity, it can slow down the system significantly.

Troubleshooting your system may involve a range of diagnostic steps. These include, but are not limited to, removing all browser extensions to test for conflicts, verifying your graphics card driver version against your system information, and utilizing a third-party application (Core Temp, Monitor, etc.) to monitor PC temperatures during buffering events. Opening Task Manager with your browser running to identify which applications are consuming system resources.
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what exactly is bloatware? it says things like dell diagnostics, so I let it on.

where can I get good drivers? or should I get a driver updater? if so, which one?

my SSD is 256 gb. it is 40% full.

where can I get a third-party application (Core Temp, Monitor, etc.) to monitor PC temperatures during buffering events?
 
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Brie said:
i buy pre-built PC's. i have a DELL Inspiron, which was the most up to date i5 cpu at the time. it has a core i5 cpu, 9th generation, 12 GB of ram, intel 630 graphics' card, 126 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD.

my PC does that with all browsers. i use a 43" smart tv as my monitor.

what should i buy more power on the part's on the next PC that i buy?

🙂 thanks in advance.
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You could try to contact Dell about this issue.
 
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Brie said:
what exactly is bloatware? it says things like dell diagnostics, so I let it on.

where can I get good drivers? or should I get a driver updater? if so, which one?

my SSD is 256 gb. it is 40% full.

where can I get a third-party application (Core Temp, Monitor, etc.) to monitor PC temperatures during buffering events?
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Bloatware is extra software that comes already installed on your computer. It's often useless and runs in the background, which slows down your computer and can cause problems like buffering.

The Dell Support Assistant as mentioned is a pre-installed tool on many Dell computers that can automatically scan for, download, and install the latest drivers and firmware updates for your specific system.

Click this link to be redirected to Core Temps page to download Core Temp.
 
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Divergent said:
Bloatware is extra software that comes already installed on your computer. It's often useless and runs in the background, which slows down your computer and can cause problems like buffering.

The Dell Support Assistant as mentioned is a pre-installed tool on many Dell computers that can automatically scan for, download, and install the latest drivers and firmware updates for your specific system.

Click this link to be redirected to Core Temps page to download Core Temp.
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thank you.
 
Brie said:
all my computers were like this. this computer was like this from the beginning.
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If it was always like this, then I'll think it could be some program or extension that you have always used. It is not a driver peculiar to the system, because all your computers were slow.

Eliminiate and test, it may take a few rounds of rebooting and thus time, there is no easy way out. You may have to eliminate a favorite program
 
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Victor M said:
If it was always like this, then I'll think it could be some program or extension that you have always used. It is not a driver peculiar to the system, because all your computers were slow.

Eliminiate and test, it may take a few rounds of rebooting and thus time, there is no easy way out. You may have to eliminate a favorite program
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It could still be a hardware-related issue. The reason is that all their computers were pre-built, several generations behind current tech, and likely not updated with the latest drivers when they first got them. A combination of older hardware and outdated drivers could easily cause the same performance issue across every machine. Discussions have included a variety of software issues, from bloatware to applications with high resource utilization and problematic extensions.
 
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Dell shipping out systems with old drivers, ok, that's a possibility. Just thought I would add my 2 cents.
 
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Divergent said:
Even brand-new computers often need driver updates right out of the box. To solve the problem, it's crucial to check every possible cause, including the drivers, before ruling anything out.
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should I get a driver updater, if so, which one is best?
 
Divergent said:
Some users who are more technically inclined prefer to go directly to the manufacturer's website to find and install the latest drivers. However, for your situation, I'd still suggest using the Dell Support Assistant.
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ok.

thank you all for responding. :)
 

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