System begins to slow down Performance issues detected Processes may become unresponsive
System begins to slow down Performance issues detected Processes may become unresponsive
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So the issue is becoming clearer. Help would be very much welcome. My computer tends to slow down or behave erratically. I mainly use it for streaming media, but also play games occasionally. It connects to my Vizio HDTV via HDMI. After extended periods of watching videos or TV shows, the audio becomes unstable. There are occasional interruptions with strange robotic sounds. I also frequently open Google Chrome with many tabs open, which sometimes causes lag in videos—similar to low frame rates in games. Additionally, any video I play afterward often suffers from audio delays. I rarely shut down my PC; instead, I put it to sleep at night. These problems tend to appear after a few days and usually resolve by restarting the machine.
Extra details: I once experienced a corrupt operating system and had to reinstall Windows. I’ve faced “no audio” errors when using HDMI, while connected to my TV. My system was overclocked from 4.6 to 4.2 GHz, but after that change, not all cores worked properly. I don’t recall many specifics, just that I had to lower the overclock because I couldn’t boot without a blue screen.
One thought for consideration: it might relate to my CPU, RAM, or sound card. I’m not sure what’s causing it, but these symptoms seem connected to performance issues.
CPU: 3570k Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77X-UP4TH RAM: 16GB GPU: 7970 Case: Switch 810 Storage :1tb WD Black &256 Samsung 840 pro PSU: Corsair AX-850 Display(s): BenQ XL2420T & vizio hdtv Cooling: Thermaltake water 2.0 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Razer NAGA 2014 Sound: ASUS Xonar Essence STX Operating System: Windows 7 64 bit PC Part Picker URL http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mzqcBm
Your RAM performance looks good. You mentioned having a certain amount, but I noticed you shared specs recently—seems like the issue might be elsewhere. It could be a virus, a program glitch, or adware. I recommend using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and AdwCleaner for a scan, plus CCleaner to clear temporary files. That should help resolve the problem.
Search for virus as instructed, attempt to launch PC without soundcard. Note: "shit" included, "TheGuy" corrected.
I used Norton 360 before, would check it regularly. Now I have Avast and run a scan every few weeks. It seems unrelated to my current setup. Also, my HDMI isn't connected to the sound card, which might matter. I'll test Malwarebytes later.
Someone I know faced the same problem. The fix was turning off his computer instead of putting it to sleep. Check for viruses and use CCleaner. Also, try saving time by shutting it down more often. Hope this helps!
It seems this often happens with weak or underperforming power supplies. Problems arise when parts struggle to get enough power. This could also stem from a loose connection—make sure all components are properly seated and clean. Just a small fee for your understanding, I hope it helps! Note: I noticed you have a decent PSU, so the chance is low but I thought it worth mentioning.