Possible SSD or malware problem, unclear.
Possible SSD or malware problem, unclear.
Initially, assembling the PC felt straightforward with smooth performance. After a short period, speed dropped noticeably, games would freeze during loading, and some applications would crash. I verified BIOS and drivers were current, confirmed temperatures stayed below 50°C, and the SSD reported normal health. A minor issue arose when I tried to boot another game—clear whine sounded during startup but didn’t load properly afterward. I attempted a full antivirus scan with Norton 360, but no threats detected. The main problem seems to be intermittent instability, possibly related to the SSD or power supply. As a DIY builder on a budget, I’m hoping to resolve this myself before seeking professional help.
This software significantly slows down your computer. It's no longer a reliable choice. Uninstalling Norton might resolve your problems, as it did for a friend. You probably don't need an antivirus at all—just consider using the free Malwarebytes option. Good luck!
Launch the task manager when performance drops. Check for resource-heavy processes such as high CPU, RAM, or disk usage. Look for suspicious programs that may be consuming resources. Also consider updating your motherboard chipset drivers, as AM4 versions can be quite unstable.
This file is included with Windows Defender and operates quietly in the background. The memory usage reported matches what I see on my machine.
All is well, I turned off the antimalware service on my PC, which ran smoother. Consider disabling real-time protection in your antivirus settings to test.