A few days ago, my computer started stuttering/lagging in games, no matter the settings. I then noticed that everything on the computer overall seemed to be running a bit slower. The strange thing is, when I try to solve it (some key examples are below, though even smaller things would have the same effect, like deleting minecraft files), then shutdown and restart, the computer would run perfectly smoothly again. However, after a short while (maybe 1 hour, maybe 5) the slowness/lag would return.
Here are some of the key things I've tried:
TL;DR: The problem almost certainly isn't malware or any other software issue (99.9% sure). It also almost certainly isn't overheating or a problem with the gpu, the memory or the storage (again, 99.9% sure). BUT PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG IF YOU CAN SOLVE THIS!
Checked+tested cpu+gpu temperatures extensively, they're both nice and cool.
Run multiple Bitdefender Full Scans, nothing came up.
Performed a full clean install of Windows 10 64-bit, removing all self-installed software.
Ran Tronscript in Safe Mode w/ Networking
Tested gpu+ddr3 memory in friends computer for a long period, both worked perfectly.
Tested each stick of ram individually, lag was still there.
Unplugged hdd and tested only my ssd, the lag/slowness was still there. Then tested my friend's ssd with my hdd plugged back in and the lag/slowness seemed to be gone, but it came back after about a day. Because fiddling around with the ssd worked for quite a while, I thought that was the problem and went and bought a new ssd. Unfortunately, the lag/slowness came back.
After installing the new ssd, I installed Windows 10 64-bit from a usb, but the lag/slowness was still there.
PC specs:
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 Motherboard
Intel Core i7 4790k
cooler master hyper 212 evo CPU fan
Sapphire Radeon r9 290 Tri-X OC 4G
Corsair CX750 PSU
120GB samsung 850 EVO 120gb SSD
1TB WD HDD
2x4GB G-Skill RAM
Windows 10 64-bit
Fractal Define-S case+fans
BIOS version F7, but F8 prevents reverting to an earlier version and F9 has better compatibility with Gen 5 Intel Core.
Here are some of the key things I've tried:
TL;DR: The problem almost certainly isn't malware or any other software issue (99.9% sure). It also almost certainly isn't overheating or a problem with the gpu, the memory or the storage (again, 99.9% sure). BUT PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG IF YOU CAN SOLVE THIS!
Checked+tested cpu+gpu temperatures extensively, they're both nice and cool.
Run multiple Bitdefender Full Scans, nothing came up.
Performed a full clean install of Windows 10 64-bit, removing all self-installed software.
Ran Tronscript in Safe Mode w/ Networking
Tested gpu+ddr3 memory in friends computer for a long period, both worked perfectly.
Tested each stick of ram individually, lag was still there.
Unplugged hdd and tested only my ssd, the lag/slowness was still there. Then tested my friend's ssd with my hdd plugged back in and the lag/slowness seemed to be gone, but it came back after about a day. Because fiddling around with the ssd worked for quite a while, I thought that was the problem and went and bought a new ssd. Unfortunately, the lag/slowness came back.
After installing the new ssd, I installed Windows 10 64-bit from a usb, but the lag/slowness was still there.
PC specs:
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 Motherboard
Intel Core i7 4790k
cooler master hyper 212 evo CPU fan
Sapphire Radeon r9 290 Tri-X OC 4G
Corsair CX750 PSU
120GB samsung 850 EVO 120gb SSD
1TB WD HDD
2x4GB G-Skill RAM
Windows 10 64-bit
Fractal Define-S case+fans
BIOS version F7, but F8 prevents reverting to an earlier version and F9 has better compatibility with Gen 5 Intel Core.
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I'm sure after a couple more patches. Win10 will be safe and effective for everyone!
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