F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop I dropped my PC, and it's barely running now.

I dropped my PC, and it's barely running now.

I dropped my PC, and it's barely running now.

X
xXImTheAngelXx
Member
94
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#1
I was updating my room setup and had to relocate my Desktop, but during the move it fell a few inches and landed awkwardly. Now my computer feels extremely sluggish—much slower than usual. I can't even run Chrome or Discord smoothly. I've looked at Task Manager, and everything looks fine except for my memory usage, which stays around 25-35%. I've restarted the PC several times, but nothing seems to help. It probably isn't a software issue; I suspect a hardware problem since the drop was the main cause of the issues. My system runs a 3070ti processor, Ryzen 5 3700x, two 8GB RAM sticks, and a 465GB SSD. I can share more details if you'd like.
X
xXImTheAngelXx
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #1

I was updating my room setup and had to relocate my Desktop, but during the move it fell a few inches and landed awkwardly. Now my computer feels extremely sluggish—much slower than usual. I can't even run Chrome or Discord smoothly. I've looked at Task Manager, and everything looks fine except for my memory usage, which stays around 25-35%. I've restarted the PC several times, but nothing seems to help. It probably isn't a software issue; I suspect a hardware problem since the drop was the main cause of the issues. My system runs a 3070ti processor, Ryzen 5 3700x, two 8GB RAM sticks, and a 465GB SSD. I can share more details if you'd like.

E
EasternPvP
Junior Member
9
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#2
Take apart each component carefully and put them back together in the correct order.
E
EasternPvP
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #2

Take apart each component carefully and put them back together in the correct order.

J
jaffercake59
Member
163
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#3
Open Task Manager and verify all components are present
J
jaffercake59
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #3

Open Task Manager and verify all components are present

R
Razlorus
Posting Freak
976
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#4
You didn't note the temperatures. Were they verified? A heatsink might have dislodged during the landing.
R
Razlorus
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #4

You didn't note the temperatures. Were they verified? A heatsink might have dislodged during the landing.

C
connor8c
Member
163
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#5
Verify the temperature readings and CPU frequency. It seems the cooler may have been dislodged.
C
connor8c
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #5

Verify the temperature readings and CPU frequency. It seems the cooler may have been dislodged.

K
Komodo88
Senior Member
749
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#6
It seems the problem might not be with me at all. Right away the PC would run very slowly, and it would take some time for the heating to begin. I’ll definitely look into it once you confirm! My setup uses a water cooling system for the CPU, while my GPU relies on fans.
K
Komodo88
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #6

It seems the problem might not be with me at all. Right away the PC would run very slowly, and it would take some time for the heating to begin. I’ll definitely look into it once you confirm! My setup uses a water cooling system for the CPU, while my GPU relies on fans.

B
bkisbeast1
Member
63
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#7
Not really, if you have a total "thermal link failure" then it'll be throttling from bios, let alone booting. Checking the temps is the easiest way.
B
bkisbeast1
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #7

Not really, if you have a total "thermal link failure" then it'll be throttling from bios, let alone booting. Checking the temps is the easiest way.

M
Mai_Games
Member
105
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM
#8
I chose to disassemble my whole PC and reassemble it, removing all the dust and debris. The system is now working properly again. Appreciate all the advice!
M
Mai_Games
01-23-2022, 07:55 AM #8

I chose to disassemble my whole PC and reassemble it, removing all the dust and debris. The system is now working properly again. Appreciate all the advice!