Computer slow after cleaning inside.

[PeterH92]

Hello I'm just wanting some advice a few days ago I cleaned out my computer with compressed air I also cleaned my AMD FX 6300 6 Core CPU and heatsink I removed the old thermal paste and applied new but now for some reason, my computer is running slow and keeps freezing for a few seconds I'm just wondering what could be causing this problem I have checked for viruses etc and everything is fine It's only started going slow after I cleaned my computer.

Computer Specs.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 Six-Core Processor.
CPU Cooler: AMD FX-6300 Stock Cooler.
PSU: Ace Black 650W ATX Power Supply.
RAM: Kingston HyperX Blu 16GB KHX1600C10D3/8GX.
Graphics Card: VTX3D HD 7750.
Hard Drive: WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 ATA Device.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (rev. 4.1).
Case: Vantage X11 Advanced X-Station.

Thanks,
Peter.

 

[basroil]

Most likely you screwed up your heatsink install and the chip is overheating. Take a look at the temperatures, if it's above 75C, you did something wrong.

 

[aWildLuke]

You may have applied too much thermal paste, always aim to use no more than a pea sized blob. Make sure that the cross mount is installed correctly on your cooler as well, refer to this if need be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzZQgJDyzGI

 

[VincentP]

As above, it could be the thermal paste between the CPU and heatsink.
Also check that all fans are running when the computer is running. You may have dislodged a power connector.

 

[PeterH92]

Most likely you screwed up your heatsink install and the chip is overheating. Take a look at the temperatures, if it's above 75C, you did something wrong.

Hi, thanks for replying what's the best program to check CPU temps?

 

[basroil]

Most likely you screwed up your heatsink install and the chip is overheating. Take a look at the temperatures, if it's above 75C, you did something wrong.

Hi, thanks for replying what's the best program to check CPU temps?

Don't bother, just go into the BIOS and you should know fairly quickly. If it's idling above 50C there's usually something wrong after all

If you need something, most motherboards come with such software, and there's always speedfan

 

[PeterH92]

You may have applied too much thermal paste, always aim to use no more than a pea sized blob. Make sure that the cross mount is installed correctly on your cooler as well, refer to this if need be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzZQgJDyzGI

Hi, I watched a YouTube video on how to apply thermal paste I did the pea method could I take off the heatsink and see if It's too thick or would I need to reapply again I've never done anything like this before.

 

[basroil]

Hi, I watched a YouTube video on how to apply thermal paste I did the pea method could I take off the heatsink and see if It's too thick or would I need to reapply again I've never done anything like this before.

Any time you remove the heatsink you must reapply the thermal paste. Make sure to clean the old paste off using an alcohol solution, and don't reapply until the solution is completely evaporated!

 

[PeterH92]

Hi, I watched a YouTube video on how to apply thermal paste I did the pea method could I take off the heatsink and see if It's too thick or would I need to reapply again I've never done anything like this before.

Any time you remove the heatsink you must reapply the thermal paste. Make sure to clean the old paste off using an alcohol solution, and don't reapply until the solution is completely evaporated!

Hi, again thank you for helping me I have checked my temps in BIOS.

Current System Temperature 34c
Current CPU Temperature 45c
FAN Speed 2472 RPM

http://imgur.com/fxbjFjh

 

[rgd1101]

Hi, I watched a YouTube video on how to apply thermal paste I did the pea method could I take off the heatsink and see if It's too thick or would I need to reapply again I've never done anything like this before.

Any time you remove the heatsink you must reapply the thermal paste. Make sure to clean the old paste off using an alcohol solution, and don't reapply until the solution is completely evaporated!

Hi, again thank you for helping me I have checked my temps in BIOS.

Current System Temperature 34c
Current CPU Temperature 45c
FAN Speed 2472 RPM

http://imgur.com/fxbjFjh

in bios? that don't help much, need to load the temps when you are using it.

 

[basroil]

in bios? that don't help much, need to load the temps when you are using it.

You would be surprised how many times I've seen computers with poorly installed coolers idling >50C in the bios 😉

 

[PeterH92]

Hi, I watched a YouTube video on how to apply thermal paste I did the pea method could I take off the heatsink and see if It's too thick or would I need to reapply again I've never done anything like this before.

Any time you remove the heatsink you must reapply the thermal paste. Make sure to clean the old paste off using an alcohol solution, and don't reapply until the solution is completely evaporated!

Hi, again thank you for helping me I have checked my temps in BIOS.

Current System Temperature 34c
Current CPU Temperature 45c
FAN Speed 2472 RPM

http://imgur.com/fxbjFjh

in bios? that don't help much, need to load the temps when you are using it.

Hi, I have checked using HW Monitor and AMD OverDrive I just don't know what to do maybe I need a new CPU?

http://imgur.com/WYX2YrT

http://imgur.com/B9h65wL

 

[basroil]

You need to run something heavy while using those to check, maybe handbrake converting a large video file? Without that it's no different than checking it on the bios (no load after all)

 

[PeterH92]

You need to run something heavy while using those to check, maybe handbrake converting a large video file? Without that it's no different than checking it on the bios (no load after all)

I'm sorry I have just run Prime95 here are my temps I'm not sure if that's high or not maybe It's because I have a cheap PSU but I've never had the problem before.
http://imgur.com/ELwA9aH

Thank You.

 

[basroil]

I'm sorry I have just run Prime95 here are my temps I'm not sure if that's high or not maybe It's because I have a cheap PSU but I've never had the problem before.
http://imgur.com/ELwA9aH

Thank You.

Good news is that everything seems fine on the hardware side, no overheating/throttling. That means that you likely have something on the software side causing it. First thing to do is disable all unnecessary software (your dock, performance monitor, etc) and run a full AV scan.

 

[PeterH92]

I'm sorry I have just run Prime95 here are my temps I'm not sure if that's high or not maybe It's because I have a cheap PSU but I've never had the problem before.
http://imgur.com/ELwA9aH

Thank You.

Good news is that everything seems fine on the hardware side, no overheating/throttling. That means that you likely have something on the software side causing it. First thing to do is disable all unnecessary software (your dock, performance monitor, etc) and run a full AV scan.

Hi, I have just completed a full system scan with Avast and Malwarebytes both programs found no viruses I'm pretty sure It's something to do with hardware the problem has only come after I got all the dust out of my PC I can't see how that could have caused the computer to go slow.

 

[basroil]

Hi, I have just completed a full system scan with Avast and Malwarebytes both programs found no viruses I'm pretty sure It's something to do with hardware the problem has only come after I got all the dust out of my PC I can't see how that could have caused the computer to go slow.

More likely than not the cleaning isn't really relevant, just coincidental. At least that's what you need to confirm one way or the other.

 

[PeterH92]

Hi, I have just tested the CPU with aida64 I don't understand what everything means could you please take a look for me to see if everything is fine I did the stress CPU and FPU I only let the program run for 4 minutes should I let it run for longer but I'm scared if something happens.
http://imgur.com/OzV8Pn2

Thank You.