Suck it, fool. I will post subpar responses ALL I FUCKING WANT.

Turn off Media Servers.

Have you checked for kinks in the cords?

This has helped some people. It definitely sped mine up, though I wasn't having as severe a problem as you. And it doesn't delet any of your game saves.

http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/01/28/tips-and-tricks-ps3-rebuild-database-faq-recovery-menu/

Tips and Tricks: PS3 Rebuild Database & FAQ | Recovery Menu

This is a good thing to do from time to time to keep your PS3 running smoothly and happy. I did this for the first time in over 4 years, so long over due. Earlier this week I was trying to watch some videos off the internal hard drive and it was lagging and sound came in and out for some reason.

So I thought I’d try to rebuild the ps3 database to see if it would fix it. It was perfect after that. So if you have other slow down, a weird glitch or maybe your trophies take a while to sync this would be wise to do. Check out the FAQ tab if you have any questions.

How to Rebuild your PS3 Hard Drive Database FAQ:

1. Turn off your PS3 so you see that glowing red light we are all familiar with.

2. Turn on your PS3 and HOLD the power button. Keep holding until it turns off.

3. Now turn it on again but this time it will be a little different. Press and hold the power button and you will hear. 1 Beep …. 1 Beep ….. then 2 quick Beeps at this point release the power button. If you release it to late it will just turn off again. Return to step 2 if this happens.

4. You will be greeted with a screen asking you to connect a controller with a USB cable.

5. Welcome to the PS3 Recovery Menu you’ve made it! Select option 4 “Rebuild Database” and press X. For info on what the other options do check out the FAQ tab.

6. After pressing X you will see this screen. Just select Yes to continue. Don’t worry this won’t takes hours. I have a 160GB hard drive and it took less than 5 minutes. Anyway after pressing X your PS3 will reboot.

7. If you have a HDMI cable you’ll see this screen. Obviously select yes. If you connect your PS3 another way you’ll get a simliar screen. Just select yes.

8. Press X and sit back and wait for a few minutes and let it do it’s magic.

9. The rebuild database in action, pretty exciting eh? Like I said earlier this took about 5 minutes for me.

10. After it’s complete your PS3 will reboot and your hard drive will be as happy as Sackboy is above!

just to add extra info he may miss...

Question: What do I lose from doing this?
Answer: It will remove messages received and sent. Any playlists you have set up. If you organize your games/videos/music/photos into albums or as I like to call them “folders” you will have to set that up again.

By definition every lame post I make lowers that standard, so I will get there eventually.

mm, doesn't sound good, is it under the year guarantee