Why Does My Windows 11 SSD Randomly Hit 100% Usage?
My Windows 11 PC occasionally freezes for a moment when disk activity reaches 100%. It happens most often during startup or while running demanding applications such as games.…
performance issues
Why is Subnautica running poorly with my high-end PC?
I launched Subnautica for the first time and noticed a blurry afterimage of the user interface that briefly lingers before disappearing. Performance is also surprisingly low, averaging around…
How can I fix brief stutters every few seconds in GTA 5 Enhanced?
GTA 5 Enhanced briefly stutters every few seconds even though my CPU usage is only around 24% and memory usage is about 72%. I have most settings reduced…
Why does my laptop get a five-second FPS drop every 30 seconds?
My laptop experiences a severe lag spike about every 30 seconds while gaming. During each spike, the frame rate drops to roughly 10 FPS for around five seconds,…
How can I improve performance and stop crashes in Oblivion Remastered?
I recently started Oblivion Remastered again after it previously ran almost flawlessly, but now it either runs terribly or crashes shortly after launching. My hardware seems healthy and…
Can I Use Different Sizes of RAM Together Without Issues?
I recently bought a pre-built PC that came with 16GB of DDR4 RAM (2 x 8GB sticks). I also added 32GB of RAM (2 x 16GB sticks) to…
Why is Outlook using so much of my computer's memory?
I've noticed that Outlook is consuming nearly 80% of my computer's memory, and it's not just me—my coworkers are experiencing the same issue. We all use Microsoft products…
Troubleshooting a Fortran90 OpenMP Program that Freezes on Nested Loops
I'm working with a Fortran90 program that I inherited and am trying to parallelize it using OpenMP. The main challenge I face is a nested loop that repeatedly…
Does Using Three DDR4 RAM Modules Affect Performance?
Hey everyone! I'm curious about whether having 24GB of DDR4 RAM, made up of three 8GB modules, leads to any performance issues. They all have the same speed,…
When Should I Worry About Non-Paged Pool Memory Increases?
Hey everyone! I'm not a sysadmin, but I work as a lower-level tech on a desktop build team for our enterprise. Lately, I've noticed that we're getting a…
Why is my Ryzen 5 3600 feeling slow on Windows 11?
I'm currently using my Ryzen 5 3600 backup PC after building a new one with a 14900K and DDR5. The 3600 is feeling really sluggish during everyday tasks…
Why is my gaming laptop struggling with performance on easy games?
I'm having some serious performance issues with my ASUS ROG GL553VD laptop. It's equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, an Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU, 8GB of…
Are my RTX 4060 Laptop VRAM temps normal or is there an issue?
I'm trying to determine if the VRAM temperatures on my laptop are within a normal range or if there might be an issue with thermal contact. Here are…
Why Are My Games Capped at 60 FPS on a 120Hz Monitor?
I'm using a laptop with a 3050 Ti GPU and have an Acer KB272 G0 monitor that supports 120Hz. I've updated to the latest version of Windows and…
Why Did I Get a Low 3DMark Score with My 4060 Ti and 7800X3D Setup?
I recently downloaded 3DMark to run some benchmarks but ended up getting a weirdly low score of 3187. I'm not sure how that's possible given my build. I'll…
Should I Upgrade My PC Now or Wait?
I'm thinking about upgrading my PC soon, but I haven't set a specific budget yet, and I expect it won't be very large. I'm noticing that PC hardware…
Help with Computer Freezing Every Few Seconds After Installing Optical Drive
Since yesterday, my computer running Kubuntu has been freezing briefly every 3 to 4 seconds, causing constant lag spikes. I've updated the drivers, disabled SWAP, and switched everything…
Help! My FPS in Arma Reforger Dropped Dramatically
I've been experiencing a severe drop in FPS in Arma Reforger, going from around 45 FPS down to just 6 FPS after playing for only a few minutes.…
Why does my mouse feel awful in certain games?
I'm experiencing a strange issue where my mouse feels super smooth on my desktop and in some applications, but in specific games like Apex Legends or World of…
CPU Clock Speed Under 1GHz and System Performance Issues
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…