cademichaels,
You're not sure it's a processor problem or something else and you want to find a way to evaluate it? You have replaced most of your hardware, including the MB? Have you replaced the processor?
If I read you right, here are some ideas:
- measuring processor performance independent of your system (software/hardware) would require hardware not readily available to the public, such as measurement tools during manufacturing. You can, however, closely simulate this by doing a thorough benchmark of your processor with minimal hardware and software in place (remove as much as you can to simplify the troubleshooting). Once you have done this, replace the processor with another of the same type, model and ratings, if you can. Redo the benchmark, and any difference can be attributed to the processor. I'd suggest using more than one benchmarking tool.
If you can't find another processor, you'll have to rely on numbers from others such as Everest.
- if the benchmarks are close, then most likely it is not a processor problem.
- MB settings, jumpers, power, cabling, etc. rechecked?
- BIOS settings consistent with system?
- drive settings (bus, type, format) checked?
- operating system(s) settings consistent with hardware?
But, I'm sure you already know this!
Good Luck!
Dell
