Is a high-end PC so slow that it becomes impossible to use?
Is a high-end PC so slow that it becomes impossible to use?
So recently my computer suddenly became extremely slow. Every time I open a browser, type, or launch an app, it takes about 10 seconds for the screen to update. Switching tabs in Opera usually takes 10 to 15 seconds after clicking. My internet connection has also been slow lately, but I think it’s not because I’m using apps without an internet connection—like File Explorer—which behave the same. The lag often disappears for a minute or two, but it returns again, especially at night or in the evening. I’ve tried clearing the browser and cache, removing unnecessary programs, deleting files I downloaded, even installing a fresh Windows version, but the issue still persists. Occasionally, I encounter a BSOD with the error code "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR," which has been happening for about a year, especially when starting up the PC. I’m not sure if this is related to it.
Check cpu and gpu temperatures. Those are typical signs of cpu cooler failure and overheating.
What cpu cooler are you using?
Can you show a photo of your system with side panel removed?
(upload to imgur.com and post link)
BTW - what model PSU are you using?
Can you show a photo of PSU info label?
How much space is left on your SSD?
More than 90% will be slow.
What is the model of your power supply unit?
Poor quality parts can lead to many odd problems.
What is the model of your motherboard?
Are there any BIOS updates that could help solve this problem?
What type of CPU cooler do you have?
Is it working correctly?
Check Hwmonitor and check the minimum temperatures. They should be between 10-15°C above room temperature when idle.
Do you notice 100°C in red?
If yes, your CPU is throttling and performance has dropped.
Do you have enough RAM for your tasks?
Open Task Manager.
While your task is running, examine the resource monitor/memory section.
Review the hard fault per second column.
Any value above zero means you don’t have enough RAM for what you need.
Motherboard model is available at the provided link. The SSD has about 50% usage. I haven't updated the BIOS in a year. The PSU is Seasonic 750W gold, which is also a few years old. The cooler is an NZXT Kraken X53 240mm and should function properly, though some cleaning might be necessary. The CPU handles temperatures between 30-35°C during browsing and up to 50-55°C in maximum use. The hardfault tab indicates a rise when downloading software or performing tasks requiring more load. Here are the pictures I shared: one while downloading Gyazo and another while browsing normally. If you can assist further, I would really appreciate it!
If BSODs consistently triggered by KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR checks, your issue is likely related to RAM or the Kingston SSD. Poor RAM can lead to various problems, but based on your symptoms, the SSD seems more probable.
I recommend installing the Kingston SSD Manager and examining the drive health and status. Share the SMART data from there. Use the tool to verify firmware and driver updates as well.
Testing your RAM is also advised. Download Memtest86 (free), create a bootable USB with the imageUSB.exe file from the download, and boot from it. Memtest86 will begin testing immediately. If no errors appear after completing four iterations of the 13 tests in the free version, restart the tool and repeat the process with another four cycles. Even one bit error will indicate failure.
Here is the screenshot of the SSD Manager.
https://imgur.com/4YWhiQY
See the image for details.
Check the update option and consider running Memtest86 later since I don’t have a USB stick right now.
Not a probable fix. Try running memtest. You should notice no errors after a complete run. If there are none, your RAM isn't the issue. On the SSD, it's hard to say, but it seems unlikely. It's probably a software problem.
You might attempt using system restore to revert to a stable state after everything functioned properly.