Upgrade to a Ryzen 5 7600X caused extended boot times and performance problems.
Upgrade to a Ryzen 5 7600X caused extended boot times and performance problems.
Hello everyone, I recently upgraded my CPU from Ryzen 5 8400F to Ryzen 5 7600X and added a Hyper 212 Black X Duo cooler. Here’s the complete configuration: CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X GPU: ASUS RTX 4060 Ti 8GB Motherboard: ASUS Prime B650 Plus RAM: 2x Kingston Fury Beast 16GB DDR5 5600MT/s Storage: Samsung 990 PRO 1TB NVMe PSU: Gigabyte GP-P750GM 750W (80+ Gold, fully modular) My recent steps included installing the new CPU and cooler, reinstalling Windows (GPT + UEFI), updating BIOS to the latest version, and installing all drivers. I checked the drivers on the official ASUS site and verified BIOS settings: EXPO (XMP) was enabled, RAM at 5600MT/s, Fast Boot turned on, Secure Boot active, CSM disabled. Problems I’m experiencing: BIOS boot time is unusually long (~27 seconds), performance is lower than expected, and system feels sluggish despite the hardware specs. I attempted Memory Context Restore but it triggered BSODs. Power Down Mode was also enabled without resolving crashes. I reinstalled Windows again and set RAM to 5200MHz in BIOS. When I tried Memory Context Restore, I received immediate BSODs. Scores from UserBenchmark show a drop compared to before the upgrade. I’ve reset CMOS, adjusted BIOS parameters, unplugged peripherals, but nothing resolved the issue. What else should I investigate? I’m finding it tough to figure out what’s going wrong. See: View link – Last BIOS update Time; Storage and benchmark details here.
Boot time is typical for AM5, with mine times near 60 seconds thanks to DDR5 training. I don’t usually encounter BSODs when memory context restore is enabled—it effectively bypasses the training. For optimal performance, try running at 5600MHz without memory context restore. Could you clarify whether you’re using a 2x16GB configuration or two separate 16GB modules? Also share your RAM latency, case type, fan count, and temperature readings. Have you applied a negative PBO CO offset?
I have two RAM modules for the RAM memory. The case is a GIGABYTE C200 Glass Mid Tower PC Gaming Case with tempered glass and RGB lighting. The USB ports are 2*USB 3.0 GB-C200G, and the look matches the time. I’m not sure about PBO CO—my RAM is set to normal, not enhanced.
Did you purchase them all together or in parts? Please share your temperature readings for everything—GPU, VRMs, etc. A screenshot of Hwinfo would be useful, showing both temperatures and hardware details. It includes a summary and sensor data. Consider using a 30 PBO curve optimizer to boost performance and reduce heat. However, depending on the silicon, -30 might cause instability; try lowering it to -25 and see if it works.