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What problems are there with the computer?

What problems are there with the computer?

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rayku98
Member
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07-13-2026, 12:16 AM
#1
I've been having trouble with my mouse feeling all different every single day. My games also feel super slow and shaky at times, and sometimes they work fine while other days they're totally broken and unplayable. Today I realized that only four of my eight pins on the CPU cable were connected. Maybe this was the problem? MOBO: GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO CPU: RYZEN 5 5600X GPU: GIGABYTE RTX 2060 PRO OC RAM: DDR4 3200 16GB 2x8 CL16 PSU: CORSAIR VS 550W DRIVE: M2 970EVO PLUS
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rayku98
07-13-2026, 12:16 AM #1

I've been having trouble with my mouse feeling all different every single day. My games also feel super slow and shaky at times, and sometimes they work fine while other days they're totally broken and unplayable. Today I realized that only four of my eight pins on the CPU cable were connected. Maybe this was the problem? MOBO: GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO CPU: RYZEN 5 5600X GPU: GIGABYTE RTX 2060 PRO OC RAM: DDR4 3200 16GB 2x8 CL16 PSU: CORSAIR VS 550W DRIVE: M2 970EVO PLUS

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DangoBravo
Posting Freak
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07-14-2026, 02:42 PM
#2
put it back, check it out, and try it once more?
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DangoBravo
07-14-2026, 02:42 PM #2

put it back, check it out, and try it once more?

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warningitsben
Member
67
07-14-2026, 08:09 PM
#3
Sometimes did feel better at first. But now the PC feels totally different every single time I turn it on over these months. So I'll give it a few more days to be sure! I asked just generally if this could cause any problems, but I guess the CPU might have less power, so that's definitely possible.
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warningitsben
07-14-2026, 08:09 PM #3

Sometimes did feel better at first. But now the PC feels totally different every single time I turn it on over these months. So I'll give it a few more days to be sure! I asked just generally if this could cause any problems, but I guess the CPU might have less power, so that's definitely possible.

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air1226
Member
68
07-14-2026, 10:34 PM
#4
If you do not know your computer's settings, this is pure guesswork....many "extra" CPU power pins on the motherboard are meant for powerful CPUs or overclocking. If you have a standard i3 or i5 that isn't an overclocked K model and doesn't need extra X features, it might not even need those extra connectors. For something like this, I'd start by checking running processes in Task Manager, looking at Event Viewer/Reliability History, temps from the monitor, free space on your hard drive and other things like that. It could also be a problem with ping or internet traffic depending on what time of day you are playing. Of course, I am just making fun words while we don't know exactly what you are using (hint hint).
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air1226
07-14-2026, 10:34 PM #4

If you do not know your computer's settings, this is pure guesswork....many "extra" CPU power pins on the motherboard are meant for powerful CPUs or overclocking. If you have a standard i3 or i5 that isn't an overclocked K model and doesn't need extra X features, it might not even need those extra connectors. For something like this, I'd start by checking running processes in Task Manager, looking at Event Viewer/Reliability History, temps from the monitor, free space on your hard drive and other things like that. It could also be a problem with ping or internet traffic depending on what time of day you are playing. Of course, I am just making fun words while we don't know exactly what you are using (hint hint).

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ElSteam55Mc
Junior Member
44
07-19-2026, 10:52 AM
#5
Yeah, that was my fault I totally forgot about this issue sorry! Here are the specs: MOBO : GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO CPU : RYZEN 5 5600X GPU : GIGABYTE RTX 2060 PRO OC RAM : DDR4 3200 16GB 2x8 CL16 PSU : CORSAIR VS 550W DRIVE : M2 970EVO PLUS Used to have internet problems but not anymore. My ping is stable low and I have zero packet loss today. Maybe game servers? Before I played fine every single hour of the day too. Also, tests latency and other stuff always gave good results. That's why it seemed weird my pc still has issues. Mobo only has an 8pin. Doesn't have the extra 4pin (8pin + 4pin). Thanks for your reply!
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ElSteam55Mc
07-19-2026, 10:52 AM #5

Yeah, that was my fault I totally forgot about this issue sorry! Here are the specs: MOBO : GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO CPU : RYZEN 5 5600X GPU : GIGABYTE RTX 2060 PRO OC RAM : DDR4 3200 16GB 2x8 CL16 PSU : CORSAIR VS 550W DRIVE : M2 970EVO PLUS Used to have internet problems but not anymore. My ping is stable low and I have zero packet loss today. Maybe game servers? Before I played fine every single hour of the day too. Also, tests latency and other stuff always gave good results. That's why it seemed weird my pc still has issues. Mobo only has an 8pin. Doesn't have the extra 4pin (8pin + 4pin). Thanks for your reply!

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veloCEKNiVes
Member
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07-19-2026, 11:15 AM
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veloCEKNiVes
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Neko1106
Member
184
07-21-2026, 06:56 AM
#7
Yay, I did right when I saw it wasn't in place! Temperatures are good and ram usage is fine too. Haven't noticed anything strange. Also ran memtest86 yday and had zero errors. Not full at all, 400/465gb are free.
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Neko1106
07-21-2026, 06:56 AM #7

Yay, I did right when I saw it wasn't in place! Temperatures are good and ram usage is fine too. Haven't noticed anything strange. Also ran memtest86 yday and had zero errors. Not full at all, 400/465gb are free.

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xsuperlexyx
Junior Member
39
07-28-2026, 10:18 AM
#8
What screen size and refresh rate do you have?
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xsuperlexyx
07-28-2026, 10:18 AM #8

What screen size and refresh rate do you have?

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905xA
Senior Member
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07-28-2026, 11:13 AM
#9
I'm playing at my screen's native resolution with a refresh rate of 240 hz, so gsync and vsync are both turned off. On Valorant, I get an average frame rate of about 300 to 400 fps. I have the Alienware AW2518HF. Some people have had similar problems; others have fixed them by hiring technicians to optimize their PCs. Since I can't afford those services right now, that's my worst-case scenario for now. Tomorrow I'll just play and hope everything is fine. It might actually be solved already.
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905xA
07-28-2026, 11:13 AM #9

I'm playing at my screen's native resolution with a refresh rate of 240 hz, so gsync and vsync are both turned off. On Valorant, I get an average frame rate of about 300 to 400 fps. I have the Alienware AW2518HF. Some people have had similar problems; others have fixed them by hiring technicians to optimize their PCs. Since I can't afford those services right now, that's my worst-case scenario for now. Tomorrow I'll just play and hope everything is fine. It might actually be solved already.

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em2a
Junior Member
28
07-30-2026, 04:00 AM
#10
I think you could try making the game run at a slower speed cap and check your sync settings to stop the shaking or stutter. The mouse lag is still confusing to me, but maybe using anti-aliasing (like vsync) on 60 frames with low quality will help keep things smooth. Just playing around it to see if that stops the jitter.
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em2a
07-30-2026, 04:00 AM #10

I think you could try making the game run at a slower speed cap and check your sync settings to stop the shaking or stutter. The mouse lag is still confusing to me, but maybe using anti-aliasing (like vsync) on 60 frames with low quality will help keep things smooth. Just playing around it to see if that stops the jitter.

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