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Run a malware scan and update all your drivers. 

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Hello everybody!

 

So since some time my PC feels so sluggish ...

Many programs need way too long to start, Windows explorer takes forever sometimes to open file directories.

I just want a fast experience when I am using my PC !

 

My Hardware shouldn't be the problem, I hope:

OS: Windows 10 latest Update

CPU: i7-6700K @ 4,7 GHz

MB: Asus Maximus VIII Formula

C drive: Samsung 960 Pro 1 TB

D drive: 2 x Samsung 950 Pro 1 TB in Raid0

gfx cards: 2 x 1080 Ti (Asus FE)

Last new windows installation ~2 weeks ago

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Run a malware scan and update all your drivers. 

Intel HEDT and Server platform enthusiasts: Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 Megathread 

 

Main PC 

CPU: i9 7980XE @4.5GHz/1.22v/-2 AVX offset 

Cooler: EKWB Supremacy Block - custom loop w/360mm +280mm rads 

Motherboard: EVGA X299 Dark 

RAM:4x8GB HyperX Predator DDR4 @3200Mhz CL16 

GPU: Nvidia FE 2060 Super/Corsair HydroX 2070 FE block 

Storage:  1TB MP34 + 1TB 970 Evo + 500GB Atom30 + 250GB 960 Evo 

Optical Drives: LG WH14NS40 

PSU: EVGA 1600W T2 

Case & Fans: Corsair 750D Airflow - 3x Noctua iPPC NF-F12 + 4x Noctua iPPC NF-A14 PWM 

OS: Windows 11

 

Display: LG 27UK650-W (4K 60Hz IPS panel)

Mouse: EVGA X17

Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB

 

Mobile/Work Devices: 2020 M1 MacBook Air (work computer) - iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple Watch S3

 

Other Misc Devices: iPod Video (Gen 5.5E, 128GB SD card swap, running Rockbox), Nintendo Switch

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Just now, Zando Bob said:

Run a malware scan and update all your drivers. 

That could be the cause!

I opted to install as few drivers as possible and let Windows do its stuff... (read it would be better, somewhere...)

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well, you have ssds so its not the drive speed. could be a corrupted OS. If it is truly windows xp level slow you might want to format the c drive and reinstall windows after pulling off all important files. If its only a little slow than I would just chalk it up to windows programs adjusting to the windows update. 

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2 minutes ago, doomsriker said:

well, you have ssds so its not the drive speed. could be a corrupted OS. If it is truly windows xp level slow you might want to format the c drive and reinstall windows after pulling off all important files. If its only a little slow than I would just chalk it up to windows programs adjusting to the windows update. 

okay thanks! Could be the windows update thing, I did a fresh install like 2 weeks ago!

 

Additionally, could it be my overclock?

I remember a few years back, you had to increase the VCCIO (or whatever ^^) voltage too and do some fine tuning.

But I kept it fairly low with 4,7 GHz

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Just now, TomSerious said:

okay thanks! Could be the windows update thing, I did a fresh install like 2 weeks ago!

 

Additionally, could it be my overclock?

I remember a few years back, you had to increase the VCCIO (or whatever ^^) voltage too and do some fine tuning.

But I kept it fairly low with 4,7 GHz

If the overclock is unstable it could cause problems. Perhaps you should dial it back a bit to see if it fixes the problem. 

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