A persistent issue I've struggled to resolve over time.
A persistent issue I've struggled to resolve over time.
This area might pose some risks if you have malicious software or viruses on other connected storage devices. Keep in mind that when you set up a new operating system, it's best to connect only the OS drive and ensure it's completely formatted before installation to eliminate any possible dangers.
Did you push the RAM to its highest possible frequency? That could boost performance, but if the motherboard and CPU upgrades didn’t help, there might be a RAM problem.
Just to confirm, those components aren’t part of my ownership anymore. I reinstalled Windows using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool and used a license key purchased during the build. Regarding drivers, I obtain them from the official manufacturer sites (www.amd.com and nvidia.com) and handle everything carefully. Each installation was clean; I never transferred anything except syncing my Google Chrome login and email. I also tried using a different Nvidia account in case some settings were incorrect, but that didn’t help. I went as far as resetting Windows, installing chipset and graphics drivers, and Steam—nothing else, not even Chrome. I ran malware scans multiple times with Malwarebytes and NOD32, both came back negative.
Following the initial 10 attempts without rebuilding and opting to remove the SSD for a M.2 setup, I repeated the process several times more.
you seem to be focusing on RAM as the only change you haven't made. could you ask a friend for a spare set to test in your computer? i remember you tried RAM in another configuration and tested it, but if it works without issues but causes compatibility problems, trying a different type might help. also turn off xmp while checking for the problem. this should reduce the number of variables affecting the issue.
I've already updated the CPU MOBO and RAM as mentioned before. The only change I didn't make was with my case. Thanks for your response.
Accessing Chrome might risk reintroducing malware or other threats if any were present. However, since you mention a previous scan with Malewarebytes returned clean results, it’s possible you’re already free of issues. Perhaps the safest approach is to start fresh—building a completely new system separate from your current setup. This would allow you to verify everything correctly and identify whether the problem lies in software or hardware. If you can’t replace your hardware, consider sending your PC to a technician who specializes in power systems. There’s also a chance the issue stems from your PSU or any power connections, which might affect power management but are hard to detect. I understand skepticism about this, but from a theoretical standpoint, such problems are real and worth investigating.
You avoided using your previous storage device, opted for a fresh Windows installation, and ran performance tests. It could indicate a persistent malware that’s hindering your system speed.