What can be done to improve a very slow Windows system where the CPU is stuck at 0.5ghz?
What can be done to improve a very slow Windows system where the CPU is stuck at 0.5ghz?
The CPU is stuck at 0.5ghz. An air cooler helped initially but idle temps stayed high (45 degrees). The old AIO cooler also performed similarly after five years without replacement. I replaced the AIO cooler with an Arctic Freezer 36 and fixed the thermal paste. Switched to a Pn750m deepcool PSU, which worked after the previous one failed. The air cooler helped once but idle temps remained high; fans ran hard at load, so I rechecked the thermal paste after a few days. After reinstalling the CPU, it runs smoothly at 0.5ghz under 15 watts. Issues include BIOS problems, Windows running, and booting. What should be done to fix these? What might be causing them if hardware failure is suspected? What parts need replacement?
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Cpu-3800x asus x570 motherboard
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.
Also changed to Pn750m deepcool psu which working fine after previous psu died.
What PSU were you on prior?
CMOS reset
Ideally, you disconnect from the wall and display, then remove the CMOS battery, press and hold down the power button for 30secs to drain any residual power, then reseat the battery after 30mins.
If your case is horrible airflow wise, then no matter what you drop in the case in terms of cooling for the processor, you're not going to see an improvement. You didn't need to swap out coolers.
The PC is quite old (about five years). The PSU and air cooler are brand new, not even a week old. The problem isn’t with the case—it performed well for over five years without any issues. I reset the CMOS for 10 to 15 minutes without the battery, and two pins were shorted too; power was also cut off. A newer BIOS version was installed recently for the Asus X570 PLUS WIFI model after this incident to see if the BIOS caused the problem. The BIOS was also flashed later.
CPU: Ryzen 3800X
CPU cooler: Arctic Freezer 36
Motherboard: ASUS X570 PLUS WIFI
Memory: GSKill DDR4 8x4
Storage: Samsung Evo 970 1TB
GPU: 5700XT
Power supply: Deepcool PN 750M (new)
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF500
Operating system: Windows 10
Age of PC: Over five years, except for the new air cooler and PSU. Uncertain if it’s a CPU, motherboard, or PSU issue that caused the CPU to downclock.
Current problems:
- Slow boot
- Sluggish BIOS (slow cursor and opening in BIOS)
- Windows runs very slowly, apps take a long time to open
Discovered that the CPU is running below 0.5 GHz and drawing less than 15 watts.
Was dieses Problem seit dem Ausfall des vorherigen PSU aufgetreten?
I put in an air cooler after taking out the old AIO and it functioned properly without any problems, including no issues with the new PSU. However, temperatures stayed high and fans ran very fast when under load. It started at 75 degrees but kept maintaining below 65 degrees constantly, which is different from the air cooler. The fan was extremely quiet, and I was just testing it while playing Witcher 3 and moving around.
After a couple days without using the PC, I decided to redo the air cooler mount. I also remembered something about the PC shutting down automatically after powering on after installing the CPU cooler. Since then, the CPU has been stuck, the BIOS feels unstable, and Windows runs very slowly.
I suspect the CPU might be in safe mode, but I don’t know how to get it out.
Hi here is something to try To exit safe mode (CPU),
open System Configuration (msconfig), go to the Boot tab, and uncheck 'Safe boot.
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Apply changes and restart your computer normally. Just a suggestion to get the CPU out of safe mode. Please reply if this works for you. If you still have issues please post them here. There are people here who can help you resolve the issues and help to get your PC up and running well again. Thanks.
Sorry, my suggestion didn't work. There are individuals available to assist in diagnosing your PC and offering guidance on which components might need replacement. I'm aware of the current costs for PC parts.
I've already attempted this before you mentioned. I tried everything, but couldn't resolve it, so I'm here now.
Considering just purchasing the faulty part for a quick solution might work, though any issue could involve multiple components.
The goal isn't to buy a new part, because fixing it would be expensive and the PC would become useless if the repair was only simple—like replacing a single faulty component.