System experiences unexpected pauses and slowdowns.
System experiences unexpected pauses and slowdowns.
The malfunctioning hard drive might lead to problems like this. Could you tell me the brand and model of the drives you have?
I understand my SSD is an Adata SU630, which I use for Windows and various applications. The hard drives I use for games are mainly Seagate BarraCuda 1TB SATA-III 7200RPM 64MB. I don’t remember the other one well, but it’s similar.
Have you verified the condition of these hard drive disks? S.M.A.R.T. information is useful if a drive might be failing. It’s not always the most accurate method for mechanical spinning drives, so also listen for odd noises or clicks—those indicate an approaching failure and require immediate data backup. I haven’t seen many users succeed with Seagate Barricuda HDDs.
CrystalDiskInfo is a helpful tool for checking your system. I'm not entirely certain it works, but it's the top choice to verify.
I didn't have it, but I found something very close. I tested and changed my SATA cables many times, until I was sure it wasn’t the hard drive(s). It was also quite unpredictable—would work without stutters, then fail completely. Eventually, it turned out to be the Kingston A400, with the OS drive not even in the main installation spots. After swapping it out (cloned Windows), the problems disappeared!
Meanwhile, I still have the Kingston drive, though it’s not being used right now—it’s running about 4MB/s, which is impressive for its age. So technically, it works, but it’s not as fast as a modern hard drive. Crystaldiskmark, that’s roughly as quick as a floppy disk!
Did you turn on TPM? The article seems to describe issues with an FTMP fix and a workaround.