CPU becomes unstable during download after installing the new SSD Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB. Need assistance?

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CPU becomes unstable during download after installing the new SSD Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB. Need assistance?

CPU becomes unstable during download after installing the new SSD Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB. Need assistance?

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chapi89
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03-21-2025, 09:22 AM

#1

Hi, your ACER Predator Orion 5000 PO5-600 is experiencing issues after upgrading the SSD and reinstalling Windows. Games on Steam are causing CPU spikes, monitor blackouts, and lag. The SSD firmware was updated via Samsung Magician, but the problem persists. Could there be another factor at play? Please share more details if you'd like further help. Thanks!

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chapi89

03-21-2025, 09:22 AM #1

Hi, your ACER Predator Orion 5000 PO5-600 is experiencing issues after upgrading the SSD and reinstalling Windows. Games on Steam are causing CPU spikes, monitor blackouts, and lag. The SSD firmware was updated via Samsung Magician, but the problem persists. Could there be another factor at play? Please share more details if you'd like further help. Thanks!

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MasterCed
Member

65

03-23-2025, 10:41 PM

#2

Downloading from Steam demands significant CPU resources while the game is installed simultaneously. I’m unsure about your original SSD speed, but now the installation runs extremely quickly and consumes even more processing power. I’m not surprised to see your Intel 9700 peak at full capacity during a game download, especially given the current speeds. Upgrading my M.2 drive and internet speed led to a noticeable boost in CPU usage during Steam installations. Even with slower connections, my Intel 6600k was previously a limiting factor. Everything seems to be functioning correctly—enjoy your new fast SSD!

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MasterCed

03-23-2025, 10:41 PM #2

Downloading from Steam demands significant CPU resources while the game is installed simultaneously. I’m unsure about your original SSD speed, but now the installation runs extremely quickly and consumes even more processing power. I’m not surprised to see your Intel 9700 peak at full capacity during a game download, especially given the current speeds. Upgrading my M.2 drive and internet speed led to a noticeable boost in CPU usage during Steam installations. Even with slower connections, my Intel 6600k was previously a limiting factor. Everything seems to be functioning correctly—enjoy your new fast SSD!

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FmGG
Junior Member

22

03-26-2025, 10:43 PM

#3

your cpu needs to handle a lot of writing to disk when internet is stable and steam is installing the game. If your drive speed was slow before, it might be the cpu that’s slowing things down, not just the disk. The i7-9700 isn’t the latest model, so it could be the issue was resolved once you finished installing a game on steam. You might try reducing your download speed to keep things running smoothly while the game loads in the background.

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FmGG

03-26-2025, 10:43 PM #3

your cpu needs to handle a lot of writing to disk when internet is stable and steam is installing the game. If your drive speed was slow before, it might be the cpu that’s slowing things down, not just the disk. The i7-9700 isn’t the latest model, so it could be the issue was resolved once you finished installing a game on steam. You might try reducing your download speed to keep things running smoothly while the game loads in the background.

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Minevik07
Member

52

03-28-2025, 09:30 PM

#4

The previous SSD performed just fine at 500 GB, but I upgraded to a 2 TB model for faster game downloads. Even with the original SSD maintaining its speed, the new drive kept everything smooth during everyday tasks.

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Minevik07

03-28-2025, 09:30 PM #4

The previous SSD performed just fine at 500 GB, but I upgraded to a 2 TB model for faster game downloads. Even with the original SSD maintaining its speed, the new drive kept everything smooth during everyday tasks.

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rysioliu
Junior Member

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03-30-2025, 10:57 AM

#5

The disk space metrics (highlighted in green on Steam) matched the SN520. The Samsung 990 Evo Plus performs much better than the Western Digital SN520.

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rysioliu

03-30-2025, 10:57 AM #5

The disk space metrics (highlighted in green on Steam) matched the SN520. The Samsung 990 Evo Plus performs much better than the Western Digital SN520.

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Configurations
Member

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03-31-2025, 02:38 AM

#6

Yes, everything returns to normal except when I download games from general sources like Steam. During those times, the system becomes laggy. I understand limiting download speed, but I’m looking for another way to fix it.

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Configurations

03-31-2025, 02:38 AM #6

Yes, everything returns to normal except when I download games from general sources like Steam. During those times, the system becomes laggy. I understand limiting download speed, but I’m looking for another way to fix it.

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katnissgirl115
Member

153

03-31-2025, 05:33 AM

#7

Aim for a better CPU upgrade, using all cores simultaneously. Download, unpack, and install at once. Run updates while the PC is idle—probably via Steam’s auto-update feature. Otherwise, slow down the download speed to avoid extra costs. My setup uses a newer system; with a 1000Mbps connection and AMD 7900x, the download consumes about 30-40% of CPU capacity.

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katnissgirl115

03-31-2025, 05:33 AM #7

Aim for a better CPU upgrade, using all cores simultaneously. Download, unpack, and install at once. Run updates while the PC is idle—probably via Steam’s auto-update feature. Otherwise, slow down the download speed to avoid extra costs. My setup uses a newer system; with a 1000Mbps connection and AMD 7900x, the download consumes about 30-40% of CPU capacity.

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DarkSideR91
Member

66

04-03-2025, 08:07 AM

#8

Would purchasing an M2 SSD PCle 3.0 be more advantageous than selling the current one, especially due to its larger memory capacity?

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DarkSideR91

04-03-2025, 08:07 AM #8

Would purchasing an M2 SSD PCle 3.0 be more advantageous than selling the current one, especially due to its larger memory capacity?

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Mitleo2002
Member

57

04-03-2025, 01:17 PM

#9

Reduce the download rate slightly until you notice your CPU isn’t stuck at 100%. It should continue downloading more quickly than with your SN520.

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Mitleo2002

04-03-2025, 01:17 PM #9

Reduce the download rate slightly until you notice your CPU isn’t stuck at 100%. It should continue downloading more quickly than with your SN520.

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Redcrysis
Junior Member

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04-04-2025, 11:55 PM

#10

your new storage offers about three times faster writing speed—it's a solid drive, but it isn't the issue. steam is consuming system resources to accelerate the update process.

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Redcrysis

04-04-2025, 11:55 PM #10

your new storage offers about three times faster writing speed—it's a solid drive, but it isn't the issue. steam is consuming system resources to accelerate the update process.

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