F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop This old computer is running extremely sluggish.

This old computer is running extremely sluggish.

This old computer is running extremely sluggish.

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Depths_
Junior Member
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04-23-2023, 11:51 PM
#1
Hello everyone, I recently installed a new PC and it’s performing extremely poorly. The performance scores are at the very bottom of the percentile. Could you assist me in any way possible? See https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/30026184 I should mention that I suspect the motherboard might be the issue. When I try to activate A-XMP, the system won’t start and I need to reset the CMOS battery to fix the BIOS settings. Could it be that a defective motherboard is slowing down the CPU, RAM, and SSD? I’m barely able to use the computer at all. All components seem fine, though. I understand it’s not a high-end machine priced around $3000, but it should run much faster.
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Depths_
04-23-2023, 11:51 PM #1

Hello everyone, I recently installed a new PC and it’s performing extremely poorly. The performance scores are at the very bottom of the percentile. Could you assist me in any way possible? See https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/30026184 I should mention that I suspect the motherboard might be the issue. When I try to activate A-XMP, the system won’t start and I need to reset the CMOS battery to fix the BIOS settings. Could it be that a defective motherboard is slowing down the CPU, RAM, and SSD? I’m barely able to use the computer at all. All components seem fine, though. I understand it’s not a high-end machine priced around $3000, but it should run much faster.

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JuliBr0
Senior Member
495
04-24-2023, 07:43 AM
#2
You began with a fresh Windows setup or did you transfer data from another device?
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JuliBr0
04-24-2023, 07:43 AM #2

You began with a fresh Windows setup or did you transfer data from another device?

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kitnn
Member
64
04-24-2023, 12:27 PM
#3
Began with a fresh setup on an empty SSD. The drive was entirely blank. Attempted Ubuntu first, but hardware problems made it unworkable. Cleared the disk, installed Windows 10, and after testing, performance remained poor—everything felt sluggish.
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kitnn
04-24-2023, 12:27 PM #3

Began with a fresh setup on an empty SSD. The drive was entirely blank. Attempted Ubuntu first, but hardware problems made it unworkable. Cleared the disk, installed Windows 10, and after testing, performance remained poor—everything felt sluggish.

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OKNK
Member
231
05-10-2023, 03:37 AM
#4
Have you downloaded the necessary drivers for your AMD chipset, graphics, and other components? (It’s a good idea to check the manufacturer’s website for your motherboard and obtain the required files)
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OKNK
05-10-2023, 03:37 AM #4

Have you downloaded the necessary drivers for your AMD chipset, graphics, and other components? (It’s a good idea to check the manufacturer’s website for your motherboard and obtain the required files)

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Dandoolies
Junior Member
49
05-10-2023, 11:51 AM
#5
I saved and set up the latest BIOS and the most recent GPU drivers.
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Dandoolies
05-10-2023, 11:51 AM #5

I saved and set up the latest BIOS and the most recent GPU drivers.

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kbolt
Member
238
05-13-2023, 10:38 AM
#6
I've already received the update bios and GPU drivers.
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kbolt
05-13-2023, 10:38 AM #6

I've already received the update bios and GPU drivers.

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Symphora
Member
177
05-13-2023, 03:44 PM
#7
Get your AMD chipset drivers and BIOS separately. Here’s the link to download them: https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/...t-am4/b450
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Symphora
05-13-2023, 03:44 PM #7

Get your AMD chipset drivers and BIOS separately. Here’s the link to download them: https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/...t-am4/b450

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alpacinator131
Junior Member
4
05-24-2023, 10:16 PM
#8
A random concept but bios settings and updates are completely separate ideas.
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alpacinator131
05-24-2023, 10:16 PM #8

A random concept but bios settings and updates are completely separate ideas.

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iLoveTwiix_
Junior Member
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05-25-2023, 08:39 AM
#9
The issue with Bios settings is that trying to turn on A-XMP causes the PC to shut down completely. This seems like the simplest method for adjusting hardware settings, which is why I’m skipping any adjustments. It makes me suspect the problem might be with the motherboard itself.
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iLoveTwiix_
05-25-2023, 08:39 AM #9

The issue with Bios settings is that trying to turn on A-XMP causes the PC to shut down completely. This seems like the simplest method for adjusting hardware settings, which is why I’m skipping any adjustments. It makes me suspect the problem might be with the motherboard itself.

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WolfyxXX
Junior Member
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05-26-2023, 02:43 PM
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WolfyxXX
05-26-2023, 02:43 PM #10

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