Begin with caution when launching a new computer.
Begin with caution when launching a new computer.
I assembled a new computer with a Ryzen 7700x, RTX 4070ti, Asus X670-P Wi-Fi, 32GB DDR5, a 1TB M.2 SSD, and an older 500GB M.2 SSD. Everything functions well except for boot time. It's extremely slow. Once I power on the PC, fans begin, the monitor appears, then nothing for roughly 20 seconds except for a small indicator on the chassis indicating slow activity. After that pause, the ASUS screen displays options to access BIOS, and the system boots normally. I updated the BIOS and performed a clean Windows installation on the new SSD, formatting the previous one. I've observed that only the older SSD appears as a bootable device in BIOS. Could anyone suggest why this is happening?
I suppose it's okay with the slow startup. I was raised in the early 90s... I understand what a slow boot means. I really appreciate AMD, especially my 7700x / 4080 setup! You can tweak certain BIOS settings to try and speed things up. Just search for "DDR5 Slow boot help" or similar topics on Reddit. There are tons of discussions out there.
My slowed Windows and Gigabyte MB on an A 7900 start up quickly within seconds. Hardware Unboxed reviewed AM5 boards, comparing boot times. Identical RAM and CPU still result in significantly different start-up speeds, suggesting the manufacturer plays a role. Check the 8:00 video at 16 seconds for insights on budget AM5 boards using DDR5 and AMD CPUs.
I didn't rely solely on HUB reviews when choosing an MB. There are other important aspects to consider. I wouldn't have picked the ASRock MB for different reasons. The way the fans handle booting and managing apps really matters.
You're asking about the BIOS screen you can turn off, how long it takes for Windows to log in, and whether the login feels instant after you're done. It seems the time from pressing the button to logging in is what matters, and once you're in, it's almost immediate—just a second delay. You also mentioned removing OneDrive and clearing out the extra stuff, which likely helped speed things up.