I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 11 on my PC, but I've noticed that both my SSD and HDD are spiking to 100% usage. At first, I thought it might be a defect with the SSD, so I installed the OS on my HDD, but the same thing happened there too. Could someone help me figure out what the issue is? Here's my setup:
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 64°C
- **RAM:** 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1499MHz
- **Motherboard:** MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX
- **Graphics Card:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- **Storage:** 931GB WD HDD and 447GB Acer SSD, both showing high temperatures.
My PC is around 5 years old, aside from the GPU. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Honestly, if the problem persists, you might want to consider switching back to Windows 10 or even 7. They tend to handle disk usage better for many users.
Your CPU temp is concerning. I wouldn't be surprised if overheating is affecting performance. Check your cooling solutions – your CPU might be throttling due to heat!
A lot of users are reporting issues with Windows 11 causing high disk usage. It's worth diving deeper into the settings or looking for any updates that might help.
But I was playing games like Ragnarok just fine a month ago on the same OS. Now, it's fast right after a fresh install, but it starts slowing down over time. How can I figure out if it's a hardware issue?
Haha, I didn't realize it was that hot! That's like 648147.2°F for us Americans.