Computer is starting with barley installation.
Computer is starting with barley installation.
I’ve been dealing with several issues for a while now. For instance, when I double-click Steam, it takes around 20 seconds just to open, not launch. Occasionally, while watching videos, the playback freezes for about a quarter of a second and the audio drops out. My computer sometimes won’t even boot up, progressing to the motherboard logo before displaying black screens. After a few attempts, it finally works—though it’s still frustrating. Once it functions, anything I try takes significantly longer; launching File Explorer takes nearly 4 minutes, right-clicking is over a minute, and timing it, it takes about 37 minutes just to reach the Windows login screen. Even simple tasks like opening files or clicking buttons feel sluggish, with delays of 30 times the normal time. I’ve run virus scans using McAfee and Malwarebytes, but nothing came up. I checked my memory with Windows Memory Test and looked for suspicious programs, finding none—just my system. There are two things that stand out: one could be related to the graphics card (though it’s not happening anymore), and another seems to be a software issue. My PC specs are Windows 8.1 64-bit, AMD FX 9370, MSI 990FXA gaming RAM, 4x4 Kingston Hyper X Fury at 1600MHz, black edition stock PSU, Corsair CX750 H100i cooler, and a NZXT Noctis 450 case. I suspect the problem is software-related, so I’ve backed up important files and considered wiping drives for a fresh install.
possible hdd failure? maybe run some disk health checker thingy. good call on the backup.
It might be your power supply not providing enough current for the GPU. Try connecting the GPU to another friend's machine and see how it performs. Check if the issue persists on their system—HDD is unlikely to cause this, but a similar problem with the GPU could point elsewhere.
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Your PSU is rated for 1000 watts but you're still experiencing issues. Remember, amps and watts aren't the same. Look into the required amperage for your GPU and compare it with what your PSU can supply. If everything checks out, just reinstall Windows and it should work.
You've verified the specifications and still face significant performance issues. Your PSU meets the power requirements, but it might not be delivering enough stable power or heat management for your GPU under load. Consider checking cooling solutions, power distribution efficiency, or upgrading components if needed.