I'm about to build a new PC and one of my top priorities is super quick boot times. I've got a high-quality M.2 drive in my current setup, but it still takes around 30 seconds to boot up fully. Is that usual? I've seen some systems boot in just a few seconds, which makes me wonder if there's more to it than just having a fast M.2 drive. Do I need to consider specific types of CPUs or motherboards to achieve those speedy boot times?
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Honestly, I don’t know what you’re doing that requires lightning-fast boots! Sometimes 30 seconds isn’t bad; just hit the power button and maybe get a snack while it starts up. But if you're serious, double-check your BIOS settings for things like Fast Boot and Memory Context Restore.
Another option is to use the hibernate feature instead of completely shutting down. It can really speed things up since your system goes into a low-power state instead of booting fresh every time.
A fast M.2 drive definitely helps, but the real game changer is your BIOS settings. Make sure you enable 'Fast Boot' and 'Memory Context Restore'. I trimmed my BIOS boot time down to 10 seconds by adjusting these settings. Also, try to disable unnecessary startup items that have a high impact on boot time.
If you haven't tried it yet, consider switching to Linux. Some distributions have really fast boot times compared to Windows, which might help if speed is your main concern.
I’ve noticed that my older AM4 setup booted way faster than my current AM5 motherboard. It might be due to BIOS settings or how everything is configured; it's worth checking to make sure everything is optimized.
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