Unusual performance issues on the CPU following a Windows restore.
Unusual performance issues on the CPU following a Windows restore.
I attempted to set up AI Suite 3 on my PC to evaluate voltage and clock speed combinations for stability. After installing the software and resetting the system, all USB devices ceased functioning once Windows started, despite working in BIOS. Resetting back to a saved state two days prior resolved the USB problem, but performance issues persisted. The machine became slow overall, with CPU usage nearing 100% during any task. Moving the cursor across the screen was especially problematic, particularly on displays with lots of text like Intel Power Gadget or NVIDIA Control Panel. This issue occurred on an i7-6700K at 4.7 stable and a SATA 3 SSD that had previously worked well. Someone might have noticed hardware acceleration as a possible cause, but I’m cautious about further modifications.
Your system installation is broken, you should perform a fresh setup. Never attempt overclocking or stability checks on a "production" OS, as crashes can damage everything. Either switch to another storage device, install the OS and required utilities, complete your work, then return to your usual boot drive with those configurations, or use your final drive but format/reinstall cleanly for production after testing.
Perform a fresh setup of Windows.
Download the installer from the official Microsoft site and run it offline.
Turn off automatic driver updates during the initial boot (keep disconnected).
Visit the motherboard support page for manual driver installation, including graphics drivers.
You have Windows 10 clean on a USB drive, that's great! Thank you for your question.