Switching to AM5 socket causes longer startup and sluggish performance.
Switching to AM5 socket causes longer startup and sluggish performance.
Upgraded from AM4 to AM5 without major tweaks, but performance dropped sharply and boot times became unbearable. Windows now takes over 18 minutes to start, with more than a minute of slow BIOS setup each time. Once logged in, the system freezes intermittently, showing random spikes to 80% CPU usage. No pre-upgrade preparations were made—just installed a new key and activated drivers. Everything else looks fine except for the persistent stuttering. I ran standard diagnostics but haven’t found a clear fix. Any suggestions or past solutions would be appreciated.
No drives connected, accessing BIOS is quick. The motherboard matches the CPU, and I launched it using the newest beta BIOS update from MSI that faced similar issues, then lowered my BIOS to the most recent non-beta version (currently installed). Apart from attempting a boot to Windows, everything appears standard. The Windows installation media and winRE don’t exhibit the same lag as on the desktop version.
I haven't reinstalled Windows before. I've upgraded motherboards before without wiping the installation, and some users have switched from Intel to AMD boards without losing their setup. If it really is needed, I'll consider that path, though I thought such changes should be possible without an OS reset.
You managed to obtain most of the motherboard support files. It’s true it should function as expected, but we recommend using DDU for GPU swaps since there are specific reasons behind that suggestion. The mention of Windows is important because it can cause problems, and we don’t want to introduce any issues by skipping it.
I saved all MSI motherboard and utility drivers before the first boot on the new setup. I also removed some leftover armory create junk from the Asus board. There’s no standard “clean install” process for CPU or motherboard drivers like for GPUs, but you can follow a similar approach by uninstalling all existing drivers and reinstalling only the essential ones from trusted sources.
The unusual behavior appears unrelated to hardware faults. It seems linked to driver problems or Windows settings rather than physical issues.
Everyone here agrees with your points. You're using an older system built for a different hardware setup. The thread title should reflect this change rather than focusing on the AM5 swap. Since you're swapping from an AM4 socket to AM5, it's important to note that the CPU type also changed—AM4 chips won't fit in AM5 slots. Cleaning up drivers is key; disable any removable device drivers in Safe Mode, which often resolves issues. If you plan to keep using the system long-term, reinstalling Windows fresh would be wise. For more advanced tweaks, consider removing non-essential drivers through Device Manager and checking for conflicts. The process can get complex, so patience is needed.
Thanks for your response. After reviewing Windows and disabling most third-party services, I’ve seen some slowdowns and high CPU usage decrease. It seems you’re on the right track. I’ll go through the drivers and programs one by one, uninstalling or reinstalling them to see if it improves performance. Reinstalling Windows later will be an option, but I need this PC to run smoothly this week.