USB connections often switch on and off during gameplay.
USB connections often switch on and off during gameplay.
Your PC seems to have recurring USB connection issues, especially when playing games. The cables appear to be functioning properly but still disconnect and reconnect unpredictably. Despite using a high-quality 850W power supply, the problem persists. Could someone explain why this happens? It would really help if you could share more details so I can assist you better.
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i7 12-Core CPU i7-12700K (3.6GHz) 25MB Cache
Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Memory
RAM: 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card: 10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080
HDMI, DP, LHR 1st Storage Drive: 2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB Cache
1st M.2 SSD Drive: 2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3300 MB/R, 2900 MB/W)
Software: All operating system on Windows 11.
Peripherals link directly to the motherboard, hub, or other similar components. -> Moved to Troubleshooting
Verify the cables are secure and correctly attached. Also, look for a large USB cable similar to the one on the MBO card; ensure everything is positioned properly and firmly. If not, it could indicate a faulty motherboard, or you might need to update the drivers.
Have you experimented with various ports? It seems to be mainly a USB controller problem, possibly indicating the board is malfunctioning or the drivers are the issue. Also, if certain ports function correctly while others don’t, it suggests the problem lies with specific ports.