Need Help!- ubuntu almost unusable on new pc build

[prcdslnc13]

So I got this new mobo processor combo expecting better performance than my 1.2ghz p4. Its a 2.4 ghz p4 celeron with 1gig of ram and using on board graphics. At this point if I open two web pages I can go get coffee before they come up. If I want to open emc with a. Complex program all bets are off. Anyone have any idea's?

[bostosh]

Yes, get an old computer, too much stuff going on the new
this does not need any sophistication of a processor.
Use the new one for other stuff, dedicate an oldie to EMC2
Back to the future.
Read about this on the Sherline site.

[prcdslnc13]

This is an old computer. This generation processor is at least 9 years old. probably 10 based on the ram it uses. At this point its a ubuntu problem. I haven't even really delved into EMC to do a jitter test or anything.

This is the Motherboard/ processor Im using. http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...714-CEL24-PB-R

With some patriot PC-3200 ram. The motherboard is only certified for PC-2100 but it should just down-clock the ram to match the FSB speed so I wouldn't think that's the issue.

[bostosh]

I have Ubuntu 8.04 running, on a IBM Thinkcenter P4 EMC2 The Sherline set-up. Need a copy to test?

[prcdslnc13]

Im not sure what the problem with that setup was but I finally just gave up on it. I suspect it had something to do with the onboard graphics and if I come across a cheap PCi video card ill be likely to try again. I ended up frankenstiening a pc together from my junk box with:

AMD 3200+ 2.2ghz
2gig ddr333
ati x300 video
same IDE HD

Everything runs perfect, so for now Im happy. Thanks for the help guys!