Has anything go wrong with my PC?
Has anything go wrong with my PC?
My computer appears to be functioning well in terms of software, but I recently reinstalled Windows. The games still exhibit unusual behavior. They aren’t running smoothly; their performance fluctuates based on the installation, and sometimes they act differently after adjusting the mouse settings. There seems to be something odd going on. After starting the Oct test, the CPU usage jumped to 105 watts and then dropped to around 65 watts shortly afterward. I replaced the RAM, and everything seems normal—no crashes, and my hardware looks fine. This issue has persisted for a long time. I’m feeling quite puzzled. I experienced similar problems in Rocket League, but after creating another account it seemed okay. However, using a faulty mouse, enabling internal memory mode, and even switching the mouse caused the games to behave strangely, despite reinstalling Windows. Additionally, there was an unusual occurrence where unplugging and plugging in the same good mouse changed the gameplay.
I’ve tried various Windows tips and troubleshooting methods—such as fast startup, disabling the game bar, adjusting game mode, turning off hibernation in CMD, using a different Ethernet cable, testing Wi-Fi, performing a clean boot, and more—but nothing resolved the issue. The problems are noticeable not only in Rocket League but also in Battlefield V. I also changed my GPU and RAM briefly, yet it didn’t help. A comprehensive hardware test was conducted, but I couldn’t confirm any faults in the GPU, CPU, power supply, RAM, or SSD (using tools like OCCT, Memtest86, FurMark, etc.). The main concern is that when I enter Rocket League, the game often only behaves similarly after 1 to 5 minutes, which isn’t guaranteed. It seems to be a gradual change. Is this normal? What should I do next? Something clearly needs attention.
I also have a mouse that got wet with beer. I’ve plugged it into my computer multiple times, but it’s showing signs of hardware failure (my brother tested it too; he didn’t notice any issues, though he mentioned the G502 Lightspeed wasn’t great). I no longer use it. I even created a new account in Rocket League. Perhaps the only thing that didn’t raise concerns was CS GO 2, but there were still oddities.
Here are my system details:
- ASUS B660M Plus wifi d4
- Intel i5-12400f
- DDR4 4000MHz Trident Z (from QLV list)
- RTX 3070 Ti
- 750W Coolermaster MPE-7501-ACABW
- Kingston 1TB SSD - Windows 11 25H2
- Dell G2723H
- Irid 503 Argb V2: Intel stock fan (CPU), 3 front and 1 back.
There are several actions you can take.
I recommend beginning by checking Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for any error codes, warnings, or informational events recorded just before or during any issues.
Use both tools individually, but not simultaneously.
Focus first on Reliability History/Monitor—it’s more user-friendly and the timeline view can highlight trends.
Event Viewer demands more time and effort to interpret—exploring for errors is acceptable if needed.
Both methods allow clicking for additional details; these may or may not prove useful.
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Noted: "another ethernet cable and try wi-fi also,"
Make sure only one network adapter (wired or wireless) is enabled, not both at once.
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If no errors appear, proceed to performance monitoring tools to observe changes during problems.
Task Manager and Resource Monitor are likely the most useful, as are Process Explorer (free version).
The goal remains to narrow down potential causes.
In short: test peripherals and similar components on other systems that are functioning properly.
I've already experienced these issues before, and there are no problems at all with my PC. Occasionally I encounter some kernel eventracing and .net runtime errors, but that's about it. I believe these problems aren't related to this. The monitoring tools I used—MSI afterburner, HWinfo, GPU-z, and CPU-z—showed normal values.
Hello there,
Are your RAM settings in XMP mode? Please share CPU-z screenshots of the memory and spd tabs.
Are all your system drivers current?
What is your BIOS version? You can find this information on the mainboard tab using CPU-z.
When you say the games 'change', could you clarify what you mean? Are there any stutters, incorrect colors, or visual issues? Being more specific about the changes would help.
Hi,
I’m currently using XMP, but I’ve experimented without it and even with XMP 1 and XMP 2—it didn’t solve the issue. I stick to 3200hz because going higher would force my CPU into gear 2 mode. I always keep it at that speed. Why do I need 4000hz RAM? I just didn’t understand how it works when I bought it.
Yesterday I reinstalled Windows 11 25H2 and downloaded all the chipset, audio files, etc., from the ASUS website for my motherboard. I’m not using DriverHub. When it tried to download newer drivers, it wasn’t available on the ASUS site, so I didn’t install them either. There’s also a firmware update option, but it’s quite old, so I didn’t apply it. The BIOS update is included with the firmware.
My current BIOS version is 3811 (as of 2025/11/21).
Here are the pictures. Please disregard any bad timings I mentioned—they’re not relevant for 3200hz, just for testing. I also tried JEDEC.
What I’m trying to say is that things like input lag or physics in games change noticeably after startup, or even during gameplay. For example, in Rocket League the ball sometimes behaves oddly, and in Battlefield V I often feel like I’m lagging behind because hits aren’t registering properly. In Rocket League it can take 1–5 minutes to react, or there’s more screen tearing, but that’s not unusual. Sometimes plugging in my mouse and keyboard changed everything. Restarting my PC still doesn’t help—it’s unpredictable. The mouse movement feels faster or slower. This isn’t an internet issue. I also tested it on my brother’s laptop, which behaved completely differently.
The main problem is that I’m not sure exactly what’s causing the issue. Everything seems fine with my hardware and software, but something feels off.
I follow the instructions written after updating the BIOS. It restores everything to its original settings, but if not, I manually press it. I always use F5 to reset to defaults and then exit. I’m unsure if this actually works, which is why I’m explaining this. This is because I’ve been doing this after other updates too. Still, since I’ve faced this issue for a long time, I attempted to clear the CMOS twice by short-circuiting it, as recommended by ASUS. It helped both times. But nothing improved. I’m aware of a Rocket League bug called HeavyCarBug, but I don’t think it matches what I’m experiencing. Also, it seems similar in Battlefield V. I’m just trying to figure out if Rocket League has more issues or if it shares the same problems as other titles. I’m writing this mainly because I mostly play that game.