Mobo swapping causes significant performance drop.
Mobo swapping causes significant performance drop.
I didn't know where to share this, so I picked the Mobo forum because I thought that was the reason. I just changed my motherboard recently to a new one so I could install a 10 Gb LAN card on my PC. But since then, the computer has been running poorly. I performed a Windows reset, but it didn't solve the issue, so I'm feeling stuck. It stutters on the desktop and the audio cuts in and out until the drivers fail. I tried playing Runescape, but after about 10 minutes the audio stopped, then after another 5 minutes it crashed. I'm worried I might have made a mistake and it can be fixed. I switched from an MSI Z370 SLI Plus to an NZXT N7-Z37XT-B1. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Windows reinstall? The reset option isn't effective if you're replacing hardware.
I haven't tried it before. I didn't realize there was a distinction. Please let me know if this is confusing, and I'll help you reinstall instead of resetting.
It seems like a driver problem. You might manage to replace parts without reinstalling Windows, but it looks like things didn’t go your way. I’d opt for a clean install, then update all drivers for your new setup.
The correct approach is to generate an OS install disk, usually a USB thumb drive, boot from it using the BIOS, clear all partitions on the SSD, and set the SSD as the boot device. Ensure you back up everything on the drive before proceeding.
Great results achieved! It's frustrating having to reinstall everything, but it's worth it for a functional computer. Appreciate all the helpful tips!