Issue with major lag on Windows 11 following forced OS repair.
Issue with major lag on Windows 11 following forced OS repair.
I recently started assembling a new rig (from September 202 through January 2023) due to ongoing problems with my Skylake build and the need to upgrade to a high refresh rate 1440p setup from my previous 60hz 1080p configuration.
My system performed exceptionally well right away, especially after enabling AMD smart memory features. I initially ran Windows 10 64 bit.
After some time, I received a free upgrade offer for Windows 11, which I accepted without requiring a clean installation. Everything continued to function perfectly; I could switch tabs rapidly at incredible speeds.
About two months ago, my PC repeatedly failed to boot three times in a row. Eventually, I was asked to perform an OS repair to restore stability. I chose the repair option, and it completed successfully without issues.
Initially, everything appeared normal. But soon, whenever I opened any game—whether through the RIOT client, Steam, or other applications—I noticed severe lagging. This included less than one frame per second, infrequent image updates, and brief periods with single-digit FPS. Even simple actions like moving the mouse became problematic.
Alt-tabbing back into the game eliminated most of the delay, allowing games to run smoothly at normal FPS. The lag only appeared when launching a game and then exiting it.
I also attempted the Windows 11 HDR calibration tool, but only after the symptoms began. I wasn’t seeking a fix through this tool, just curious if improving picture quality would help.
What I have tried so far:
1. Updated all hardware drivers.
2. Reinstalled GPU drivers.
3. Ran health-check software—no problems detected.
4. Plugged and unplugged RAM.
5. Removed and reinstalled all games.
6. Scanned for malware using Windows Defender and Malwarebytes—no threats found.
7. Monitored temperatures and loads during the issue—very minimal activity, making it hard to interpret via Task Manager.
8. Performed disk cleanup.
9. Searched online solutions, but only basic advice was available (e.g., “your PC can’t handle Windows 11?”).
10. Checked system specs: motherboard ASUS TUF Gaming B550, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, DDR4 Corsair Dominator 3200mhz, 1TB NVMe SSD, plus older 2.5GB SSD and a 500GB NVMe drive for OS storage, plus an older 500GB Samsung SSD. GPU is AMD Powercolor 7900XT, PSU EVGA 1000 GQ, monitor KTC M27T20.)
I’m hoping there might be an undiscovered OS fix that could resolve this without a full reinstall. I’d prefer to keep my current files intact and avoid the hassle of backing up everything before a clean install.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hi!
Thanks for such a speedy reply!
Yeh, I realize it's good practice, but I am pretty busy until next week's weekend and don't have the time to fiddle around with files until then.
Hoping there might be something else I can try that I have missed until then.
Thanks anyways.
Well, that's the usual reason given... "I'm too busy right now." What if all this fuss leads to complete data loss, even from something as small as a single mistake? Backing up your data isn't just a good habit—it's essential, like changing the oil in your car.
Attempted but it didn't work, unfortunately.
Appreciate the advice, though!