I just built my PC yesterday and started installing Windows 11. Right from the get-go, I noticed it was a bit choppy, but I didn't think much of it at first. After the installation, when I checked Task Manager, I saw that my CPU clock speed was only around 470MHz, which seems very low. The performance is poor—everything is super slow, and launching File Explorer can take me a minute or two.
I've installed the WiFi and chipset drivers for my motherboard, updated Windows, and went through AMD software to install the GPU and CPU drivers. The only improvement is that the CPU clock speed occasionally jumps to about 540MHz. I've also monitored the CPU temperature, which stays between 30-40°C. I'm really puzzled by this issue and would appreciate any advice. This is my first build, and it's disappointing that it's not working smoothly.
Here are my components:
- ASUS Prime B840M-A WIFI Motherboard
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU
- AMD Radeon RX 9060XT 16GB GPU
- Crucial Overclocking Pro 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Crucial MP600 Micro 1TB SSD
- Corsair RM650e Power Supply
Thanks for any help!
3 Answers
Have you tried simply rebooting your PC? I know it sounds cliché, but sometimes a restart can help reset things if there's a glitch affecting performance.
It sounds like your power plan might not be set correctly. Try switching it to 'High Performance' in the Windows settings. Sometimes, the default plan can restrict CPU speeds to save energy, which would explain the low clock speed you're seeing.
Your CPU should really be performing better than that. I suggest downloading CPU-Z to check the actual specifications of your CPU. If it's running at such low clock speeds, there could be a chance it was swapped out with a faulty or different model. In the worst-case scenario, you might need to consider an RMA for the CPU if it's defective. I had a similar situation last year and had to replace mine after a couple of attempts.
Yeah, I did reboot it, but the issues are still there.