Damn.... You got all your drivers updated? I would start there. Also if you purchased your computer pre installed with a bunch of crapware, that can suck your performance down alot. I would say if you got a bundled copy of vista use Link to get your Vista Product Key (the real key, not the one linked to the crappy bundled Vista that is on a sticker on your pc). Then find you a good, lite version of Vista on BT. I use a version of windows vista that is cut down to about 700 megs from 2+ gigs. I forget where I found it. Its legal, because you dont have to crack your new, clean version as you already purchased a key for Vista with your PC. If you want to know the Vista install I used just holler. Im kinda rambling at this point.