Hey everyone! I recently built a new PC and started installing Windows 11. From the get-go, it felt pretty choppy, but I thought it would be fine. Once I got to the desktop and checked the task manager, I noticed my CPU clock speed was only at 470MHz, which seemed odd to me. Even launching simple applications like file explorer was taking a minute or two.
I made sure to install the Wi-Fi and chipset drivers for my motherboard and updated Windows. I also used AMD software to get the latest drivers for my GPU and CPU. However, my PC is still really slow, with the CPU clock speed occasionally hitting around 540MHz now. The CPU temperature is stable at 30-40°C, and the core voltage is about 0.6V. I'm really confused and feeling a bit frustrated as this is my first PC build. If anyone has ideas on what might be causing these issues, I would greatly appreciate your help! Here are my PC parts:
- Motherboard: ASUS Prime B840M-A WIFI
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9060XT 16GB
- RAM: Crucial Overclocking Pro 16GB DDR5
- SSD: Crucial MP600 Micro 1TB
- Power Supply: Corsair RM650e
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
2 Answers
It sounds like that clock speed is definitely not normal for your CPU. It's usually around 3.8GHz as a base. You might want to check your BIOS settings; sometimes they can affect performance. If you haven’t touched much, resetting the BIOS to defaults could be a good idea. Also, use tools like HW Info or CPU-Z to check the clock speeds. They can give you better insights into what’s happening with your hardware. Don't fret too much, it’s a new build, and there might be simple fixes!
Yeah, that clock speed is way too low. If you're using software like CPU-Z to check it, that could be a solid method. Make sure to double-check that you haven’t changed any settings in the BIOS that might be limiting performance. You could also run a memory test with tools like MemTest86+ to ensure there's no issue with your RAM. Sometimes these new builds can have minor hiccups, but they'll usually fix up without major headaches!
I ran CPU-Z and saw the multiplier is stuck at x5.45. What does that mean? Should I be concerned?
Thanks for the tips! I’ll look into resetting the BIOS and using HW Info to dig deeper. Just a bit worried about messing things up!