I enhanced my processor but encountered problems now.

Nixelord03
Member

182

10-12-2025, 02:56 PM

I switched to a 10700f and tested it on my PC. It runs smoothly in Task Manager, but USB ports keep switching on and off. I also notice game stutters and very low frame rates. This wasn’t a problem with my old CPU. Could something be affecting the USB connections or power delivery?

Nixelord03

10-12-2025, 02:56 PM #1

Morvaxx
Member

153

10-13-2025, 08:50 PM

Check if you're running the newest BIOS and select the appropriate CPU cooler.

Morvaxx

10-13-2025, 08:50 PM #2

Check if you're running the newest BIOS and select the appropriate CPU cooler.

Slappydavis
Junior Member

10-14-2025, 01:15 AM

I'm testing the Noctua Redux Uhs12 with F4a. It works well with other CPUs too.

Slappydavis

10-14-2025, 01:15 AM #3

I'm testing the Noctua Redux Uhs12 with F4a. It works well with other CPUs too.

___ducky___
Member

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10-14-2025, 09:17 AM

It seems to function properly now. That’s usually normal.

_ducky_

10-14-2025, 09:17 AM #4

It seems to function properly now. That’s usually normal.

davehelmi
Junior Member

10-14-2025, 10:11 AM

I opened my PC from sleep and noticed the USB ports intermittently losing power. Could you suggest possible causes?

davehelmi

10-14-2025, 10:11 AM #5

I opened my PC from sleep and noticed the USB ports intermittently losing power. Could you suggest possible causes?

LeChatTeBz
Junior Member

10-14-2025, 09:37 PM

Check the cooler settings and ensure it isn't too tight. If needed, disable USB power-saving options in the BIOS. Use hwinfo to monitor frequencies and temperatures during gaming.

LeChatTeBz

10-14-2025, 09:37 PM #6

Check the cooler settings and ensure it isn't too tight. If needed, disable USB power-saving options in the BIOS. Use hwinfo to monitor frequencies and temperatures during gaming.

SpencerHaber
Junior Member

10-20-2025, 02:15 PM

It's doable your motherboard might struggle with newer components even if you have a stronger CPU.

SpencerHaber

10-20-2025, 02:15 PM #7

It's doable your motherboard might struggle with newer components even if you have a stronger CPU.

Korasu
Junior Member

10-20-2025, 02:53 PM

The USB ports may experience intermittent behavior during startup, turning on briefly and then resetting. This could indicate a temporary power or communication issue.

Korasu

10-20-2025, 02:53 PM #8

The USB ports may experience intermittent behavior during startup, turning on briefly and then resetting. This could indicate a temporary power or communication issue.

TheMayson
Member

10-24-2025, 05:53 PM

The USB connections don’t turn off anymore, but the system starts slower and I’ve seen repair alerts.

TheMayson

10-24-2025, 05:53 PM #9

The USB connections don’t turn off anymore, but the system starts slower and I’ve seen repair alerts.