The PC has become significantly slower recently.
The PC has become significantly slower recently.
Hi,
According to the title, my computer has been slowing down over the past few days, whether it's opening a Firefox tab, using a file manager, or unzipping files. I bought this new PC about a month ago with these specifications: MBD - Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, CPU - i9-14900KF, GPU - Nvidia RTX 4070-S, SSD - WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB, RAM - Crucial 16GB x 4, OS - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. As someone not familiar with tech, I’m unsure what might be causing the issue. Rebooting didn’t help, the Task Manager doesn’t show high CPU, GPU, or RAM usage, and a virus scan says everything is clean. I haven’t installed any software before, and my drivers/OS are all up-to-date. I really appreciate any advice or suggestions!
You haven't provided specific numbers about CPU performance, XMP configurations, or similar details, and I assume you haven't executed any tests or stress tests. Likewise, we don’t know the type of CPU cooling system you're using—whether it's air or water. If the cooler isn't working properly, the CPU could overheat and begin throttling. There’s no reference to your power supply unit, which is a vital part. It might be new, outdated, or of poor quality. If your system runs on Windows, it’s possible a virus was introduced (though this seems unlikely). The simplest method to check if Windows is the issue is to reinstall Windows using a low-cost SATA or M.2 storage device with your existing drive (and any others) disconnected.
Task manager displays a CPU speed of 0.79GHz at 1% usage, while the base speed is listed as 3.2GHz. XMP settings are configured for DDR5-6000 with speeds 36-38-38-80-1.350. The CPU uses an air cooler (Noctua NH-D15 G2) and shows a temperature of 27°C. The PSU is a Seasonic GX-850. A Userbenchmark was run, and based on the results, does this indicate an issue?
The CPU is experiencing significant throttling. Please share your current CPU temperatures and the cooler you're using.
I own a Noctua NH-D15 G2 and have CPU temperatures from the MB sensors at around 25°C. This matches what I can verify by touching the cooler's heat pipes and the back of the motherboard. From what I found online, it appears Intel CPUs may throttle at 0.8GHz. I’ll check further tomorrow after coming home.
what tools are you using to check the temperature (bios isn't reliable)?
you might also remove the old cmos battery and install a fresh 2032 battery. observe if the replacement is present on the motherboard—it will also reset your settings.
the cpu should ideally run with an aio to maintain stable voltage.
ensure bios is updated to the latest version, as these cpus have a known issue where excessive voltage can cause problems. this defect was fixed in a recent bios patch.
Using the MB software Gigabyte control center for temperature settings works fine based on my experience. I’m not sure about its precision, but it seems acceptable through touch. I recently updated the BIOS and noticed voltage-related issues and corrosion problems, though I’m not certain if Intel recalled those models. I plan to replace the CMOS battery and let you know if that helps. Regarding voltage, what range would be best?
The replacement of the CMOS battery worked perfectly. The CPU is now functioning smoothly.
UserBenchmark 2
Thank you all for your assistance! I'm happy the fix was straightforward.
If you have any more suggestions on improving stability, please let me know.
And once again, thank you very much!
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The article discusses which monitor is more suitable for temperature monitoring. It mentions that it's challenging to identify chips that are affected since these changes aren't visible to the naked eye, making it somewhat uncertain. This uncertainty leads to recommendations against using Intel CPUs with LGA 1700 sockets due to potential compatibility issues.
The best approach to avoid damage is to maintain performance while reducing voltage, essentially keeping it below the recommended levels. It's important to have an option to apply Intel's optimized settings, which override the standard board configurations.
For more guidance, you can watch the video at the provided link. The tutorial offers a clearer explanation of how Intel undervolting functions and its benefits, such as increased stability and reduced overheating risk.
In a personal example, I use an AMD system and would have experienced overheating with a voltage setting of 1.5V constantly reaching its maximum. By lowering it to 1.3V, all cores remained stable at 4.7V, and temperatures stayed below 82°C, even under the 90°C threshold.
I believe many users with Intel boards are aware of these details better than I am. I suggest using an HW Monitor to log the minimum and maximum temperatures of both CPU and GPU. Keep the app open, then close the game for about 30 minutes. Record the highest temperatures observed. Compare the results to identify any significant issues, especially those highlighted in red.