Upgrading from i3 2100 to i7 3770 caused a decrease in speed.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Upgrading from i3 2100 to i7 3770 caused a decrease in speed.

Nedzer2k
Member

12-08-2025, 01:46 AM

You might want to adjust certain Windows settings to improve performance after upgrading the CPU. Check the system properties, performance options, and power settings for optimizations.

Nedzer2k

12-08-2025, 01:46 AM #1

You might want to adjust certain Windows settings to improve performance after upgrading the CPU. Check the system properties, performance options, and power settings for optimizations.

billyPlayz181
Member

176

12-08-2025, 05:13 PM

You can gauge slower by noticing changes in your pace, like reduced speed or increased effort over time. It’s often a mix of both physical limits and emotional states.

billyPlayz181

12-08-2025, 05:13 PM #2

You can gauge slower by noticing changes in your pace, like reduced speed or increased effort over time. It’s often a mix of both physical limits and emotional states.

ILuvJas
Member

144

12-10-2025, 02:55 AM

RAM and GPU specifications.

ILuvJas

12-10-2025, 02:55 AM #3

RAM and GPU specifications.

lets_plays
Junior Member

12-18-2025, 01:23 AM

Brand and model of the motherboard?

lets_plays

12-18-2025, 01:23 AM #4

Brand and model of the motherboard?

leeviah
Member

12-24-2025, 05:36 AM

Total system specifications including SSD, HDD, RAM, and other details. Additional information available upon request. Number of cores/threads visible in the CPU section of Task Manager.

leeviah

12-24-2025, 05:36 AM #5

Total system specifications including SSD, HDD, RAM, and other details. Additional information available upon request. Number of cores/threads visible in the CPU section of Task Manager.

BamaSoccerKid
Junior Member

12-24-2025, 09:00 AM

I don't have a CPU cooler myself, but I can help you find one if you tell me your system requirements or preferences!

BamaSoccerKid

12-24-2025, 09:00 AM #6

I don't have a CPU cooler myself, but I can help you find one if you tell me your system requirements or preferences!

Marinated
Senior Member

666

12-24-2025, 09:35 AM

If Task Manager doesn't show 4 cores and 8 logical processors, launch msconfig and locate the Number of processors field—make sure it isn't selected. Restart Windows to let it discover all available cores and threads.

Marinated

12-24-2025, 09:35 AM #7