I've been dealing with some frustrating performance issues on my PC for about two months now. It started with audio distortion and screen lag while I was downloading a game. I thought it might be a power supply problem due to frequent power cuts in my area, so I replaced my PSU, which fixed it for a short while. However, the issues came back yesterday: audio distortion with extremely laggy visuals, even when I'm not running heavy tasks. I completely reset Windows and formatted all my drives, thinking it could be a software glitch, but that didn't help either.
I have a setup that includes:
- Ryzen 5 5600G
- 32 GB RAM (2x 16GB DDR4 3600MHz)
- RTX 4060
- 1TB SSD (500GB NVMe + 500GB SATA)
- B450M motherboard
- 650W PSU
Everything except the GPU and PSU is about three years old. I checked the RAM sticks both separately, made sure all power cables were secure, and even clocked down the RAM speed to 2667 MHz based on advice I found. But the problem persists. I'm really at a loss here and would appreciate any insights.
2 Answers
I feel your pain! When devices start acting up mysteriously, it can be really frustrating. Have you tried running some hardware diagnostics? Sometimes the CPU can also cause weird issues if it's unstable. But if both your GPU and PC are working fine on their own, I would say it might be time to focus on the motherboard. Stuff like power phases can also create issues during peak loads.
You've already tried a bunch of troubleshooting steps. Given that disconnecting the GPU and using integrated graphics worked without issues, it might be worthwhile to consider the GPU itself or maybe the motherboard. If you have spare drives lying around, try swapping those out too—sometimes SSDs misbehave before fully failing. But since your GPU tested fine in another system, it could indicate a compatibility issue with your motherboard or a setting that needs adjusting in the BIOS.
That's interesting! Have you checked the PCIe slot for dust or debris? Sometimes a good clean can help with contact issues. Also, try updating your motherboard’s firmware if that's an option. It might resolve the compatibility problem.
Yeah, I agree, checking the motherboard is a smart move. Make sure everything is seated properly and check the capacitors for any signs of bulging or leaking. They can cause all sorts of instability.