Updated computer, but it's running slower... :(
Updated computer, but it's running slower... :(
Right, if you have a HDD in that system unplug it, and see if that helps. I had one HDD dying on me and it was affecting entire station. 2. You mentioned you replaced your RAM to higher memory modules, that usually adds a little of delay because now you have twice as many chips, also, make sure you're using 2nd and 4th slot for dual channel bandwidth. 3. you mentioned reinstalling drivers for gpu. Since you went from Nvidia to Nvidia it was not nesesery, as with Nvidia App it should let you do a quick reinstall (In theory), but its always best to do a clean reinstall using DDU. Long start might be due to wrong settings in Bios, if its preforming memory training on each boot, then that might extend boot up time, so i would check that as last option. Else than that. My knowledge for AMD is minimal so that's all the suggestions i can provide.
This installation is completely clean. All your files are tied to the previous hardware, which leads to problems. Whenever you upgrade a significant part like the CPU or motherboard, you essentially have to begin again. I've encountered these kinds of issues more often than I'd like. It would be great if it were similar to a GPU—just update the driver with DDU, but unfortunately that doesn't seem to work. Make sure to also download and install the newest drivers from your motherboard website after getting a fresh Windows setup.
Many people suggest doing a clean install after replacing components. It’s possible to work around it, but you’ll need to manually remove and reapply updates, drivers, and software. If your system has no important files and it’s mainly for gaming, a new installation is definitely the best choice.
Everyone did the right thing and updated to Windows 11 on my drive. The computer boots, restarts, and shuts off properly now. CPU usage is balanced with active apps. Great job! 5 big booms for you!
still using my original 2018 Win 10 setup... after about 4 CPUs, 5 motherboards, and over 10 GPU swaps... all you really need to do is install the latest GPU drivers (though not always necessary), update the BIOS if CPU changes are needed, and refresh chipset drivers... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Well, essentially here you see... It might depend on whether you're using Windows 10 or 11, or if your setup was spotless during installation. Definitely uninstalling all related MoBo drivers with a fresh Mobo would be necessary, especially if you switched chipset boards. A B650 driver wouldn't function properly after upgrading to a B850 board. Removing these drivers carefully and ensuring you delete the right registry entries could technically work, though it's challenging and prone to mistakes. If you're concerned about data loss, moving files to a backup location is safer than risking a full reinstall. It's not a bad trade-off for peace of mind. @SsanS18 Nice to hear it worked out!
I'm on the same page—there seems to be a bit of luck involved. If you run into issues, reinstalling makes sense. I purchased a Windows XP PC in 2008 and continue using that version. It has two motherboards, multiple OS upgrades, four GPUs, switched to EFI/GPT, and is gearing up for another OS change with Windows 11.