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Roughly two days ago my computer suddenly became very slow. Programs took much longer to start and fps in-game was really poor. 

 

Then I noticed this: 4087587600.png

 

This means my cpu is running on 1.60GHz instead of 2.67GHz, right? 

 

I think this happened after a recent windows update. So I tried to do system restore but my pc has not made any restore points because my C: is filled to the brim.

 

Anyone have an idea what causes this? 

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2 minutes ago, superfantastic said:

Roughly two days ago my computer suddenly became very slow. Programs took much longer to start and fps in-game was really poor. 

 

Then I noticed this: 4087587600.png

 

This means my cpu is running on 1.60GHz instead of 2.67GHz, right? 

 

I think this happened after a recent windows update. So I tried to do system restore but my pc has not made any restore points because my C: is filled to the brim.

 

Anyone have an idea what causes this? 

Try cleaning out your pc from dust it might be thermal throttling 

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check your temps and load

 

also having your C drive full is not the best thing...

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Just now, Alesek said:

check your temps and load

 

also having your C drive full is not the best thing...

Yeah, I've had this pc for a long time and when I was an ignorant kid I would download all kinds of crap straight onto my C drive even though I have 3 drives... now it's just full of junk I assume.

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could you stress the cpu and show task manager on a screen shoot?

 

Also you should never leave your boot driver completely filled up that does decrease system performance.

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Just now, Princess Cadence said:

could you stress the cpu and show task manager on a screen shoot?

I'm sorry I'm pretty much a technoob, you mean I should just start up a game or something? And then screenshot which tab in task manager exactly?

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Get CPU-Z from google, put it to stress using it and then screenshoot the CPU tab on the task manager.

 

Just pointing out that you should leave at least 10gb free space on your boot driver.

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Luna, the temporary Desktop:

CPU: AMD R9 7950XT  |~| Cooling: bq! Dark Rock 4 Pro |~| MOBO: Gigabyte Aorus Master |~| RAM: 32G Kingston HyperX |~| GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX (Reference) |~| PSU: Corsair HX1000 80+ Platinum |~| Windows Boot Drive: 2x 512GB (1TB total) Plextor SATA SSD (RAID0 volume) |~| Linux Boot Drive: 500GB Kingston A2000 |~| Storage: 4TB WD Black HDD |~| Case: Cooler Master Silencio S600 |~| Display 1 (leftmost): Eizo (unknown model) 1920x1080 IPS @ 60Hz|~| Display 2 (center): BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 1920x1080 TN @ 240Hz |~| Display 3 (rightmost): Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 3840x2160 IPS @ 60Hz 10-bit |~| OS: Windows 10 Pro (games / art) + Linux (distro: NixOS; programming and daily driver)
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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

I'm sorry I'm pretty much a technoob, you mean I should just start up a game or something? And then screenshot which tab in task manager exactly?

download AIDA64 and let the stress test run for a bit. then report back with a screenshot :)

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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

I'm sorry I'm pretty much a technoob, you mean I should just start up a game or something? And then screenshot which tab in task manager exactly?

Run Aida64 then show the performance tab of task manager after a while

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Just now, kurtstir said:

Run Aida64 then show the performance tab of task manager after a while

I downloaded Aida64 but I have honestly no idea what to do. Too many buttons...

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6 minutes ago, superfantastic said:

I downloaded Aida64 but I have honestly no idea what to do. Too many buttons...

ignore this

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Just now, superfantastic said:

Hey! 8c2caa3e29.png

 

These are the temperatures.

What cpu cooler do you have? Your temps should never go above 90 at max. above 90 is very dangerous to the cpu.

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Just now, kurtstir said:

What cpu cooler do you have? Your temps should never go above 90 at max. above 90 is very dangerous to the cpu.

Some dusty fan on the side of my pc and one on euh, the motherboard? Very dusty indeed.

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holy crap. either your temp sensor is tripping or your fan died. do not stress test it with these temps

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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

Hey! 8c2caa3e29.png

 

These are the temperatures.

Holy motherboard of love, those are some concerning temperatures. It is definitely throttling. Replace the thermal paste, get a better cooler, or clean out some dust. Also make sure the fan is spinning.

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if you have compressed air, turn your pc off and blow the dust out

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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

Some dusty fan on the side of my pc and one on euh, the motherboard? Very dusty indeed.

Ok now seriously if you use your computer for any game or high intensity program it could literally kill your computer! Make sure to replace cpu fan and put on new thermal paste. 

 

DO NOT USE YOUR PC UNTIL THIS HAPPENS OR YOU MAY NO LONGER HAVE A PC TO USE!

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Just now, kurtstir said:

Ok now seriously if you use your computer for any game or high intensity program it could literally kill your computer! Make sure to replace cpu fan and put on new thermal paste. 

 

DO NOT USE YOUR PC UNTIL THIS HAPPENS OR YOU MAY NO LONGER HAVE A PC TO USE!

im on it right now running multiple programs going crazy! I like living on the edge!

 

Also, what is thermal paste?

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2 minutes ago, kurtstir said:

Ok now seriously if you use your computer for any game or high intensity program it could literally kill your computer! Make sure to replace cpu fan and put on new thermal paste. 

 

DO NOT USE YOUR PC UNTIL THIS HAPPENS OR YOU MAY NO LONGER HAVE A PC TO USE!

Yes, shut it down immediately, unplug it, and watch this video: (preferably on a different device)

 

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Yes, shut it down immediatly, unplug it, and watch this video: 

 

or watch this video, shit it down, then unplug.. :-) 

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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

im on it right now running multiple programs going crazy! I like living on the edge!

 

Also, what is thermal paste?

Thermal paste is a grey/white paste in between your CPU and CPU cooler that assists in transferring heat. This is critical to cooling performance, and should be replaced regularly.

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1 minute ago, superfantastic said:

im on it right now running multiple programs going crazy! I like living on the edge!

 

Also, what is thermal paste?

Do you actually want help?!?! we are trying to stop you from killing your pc! DEAD. Done. noworking. 

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Just now, kurtstir said:

Do you actually want help?!?! we are trying to stop you from killing your pc! DEAD. Done. noworking. 

Yes ofcourse I want help! I have no money for a new pc! I need this in my life.

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Sorry, I couldn't find an LTT video, but this is a good guide. Please, if you care for the PC, allow us to help you and follow the directions.

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