Question Extremely Low CPU speeds ?

[Bobby_sokhi]

Hello,
A while back, I posted a question on this forum regarding, "Low CPU speeds while playing certain games - especially BF4". I tried everything that I was told but wasn't able to fix the problem. So, I let it be. It's just BF4. Fast Forward - 3 days later ... I cant even watch a Youtube video properly on my computer without it stuttering every single second. The Idle CPU temp is past 70 degree celsius lol. I also use "Visual Studio" for C++ programming and I cant even compile and execute applications together. It literally takes me 30-45 mins to compile a 4-5 line code.

I don't know what the issue is. I am extremely frustrated. I dont really have the budget to upgrade right now but I probably would because I literally feel like I have one of those desktops back from the 2000's.

My PC specs:
GPU: GTX 960
CPU: i5 - 4690K
MB: Asus Z -97P
RAM: 8GB Kingston (Single Channel)
HDD: Seagate 1 TB

Here are some of the screenshots I took of my cpu performance:

https://imgur.com/a/mhFdnKd

View: https://imgur.com/a/mhFdnKd

https://imgur.com/a/9yCWzHm

View: https://imgur.com/a/9yCWzHm


Please Help.

 

[rgd1101]

cpu at 70c on idle? if it is overheating redo the thermal paste

 

[henry.j.kautz]

Hello,
A while back, I posted a question on this forum regarding, "Low CPU speeds while playing certain games - especially BF4". I tried everything that I was told but wasn't able to fix the problem. So, I let it be. It's just BF4. Fast Forward - 3 days later ... I cant even watch a Youtube video properly on my computer without it stuttering every single second. The Idle CPU temp is past 70 degree celsius lol. I also use "Visual Studio" for C++ programming and I cant even compile and execute applications together. It literally takes me 30-45 mins to compile a 4-5 line code.

I don't know what the issue is. I am extremely frustrated. I dont really have the budget to upgrade right now but I probably would because I literally feel like I have one of those desktops back from the 2000's.

My PC specs:
GPU: GTX 960
CPU: i5 - 4690K
MB: Asus Z -97P
RAM: 8GB Kingston (Single Channel)
HDD: Seagate 1 TB

Here are some of the screenshots I took of my cpu performance:

https://imgur.com/a/mhFdnKd

View: https://imgur.com/a/mhFdnKd

https://imgur.com/a/9yCWzHm

View: https://imgur.com/a/9yCWzHm


Please Help.

Have you looked inside while your PC is running and checked that the cooler is functioning? It sounds like your CPU is overheating and throttling.

 

[Kurtisdede]

Did you forget to apply thermal paste, or is your cooler malfunctional?

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Have you looked inside while your PC is running and checked that the cooler is functioning? It sounds like your CPU is overheating and throttling.

Yes, the CPU fans and all the other accessory fans are running at their highest RPM's. Only thing I haven't tried yet is the thermal paste. So I'll go get some and hopefully that fixes the problem .

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Did you forget to apply thermal paste, or is your cooler malfunctional?

It's been a while since I last changed the thermal paste. So I think that's what's causing it. I'm not sure but I'll try it none the less.

 

[henry.j.kautz]

It's been a while since I last changed the thermal paste. So I think that's what's causing it. I'm not sure but I'll try it none the less.

Sure. Also, what's the make of your PSU?

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Sure. Also, what's the make of your PSU?

PSU - Corsair CX - 750M (80 Plus Bronze)

 

[lynx1021]

What kind of CPU cooler do you have? If it has the Push pin type of mounting one could have broken or come loose.

 

[henry.j.kautz]

PSU - Corsair CX - 750M (80 Plus Bronze)

Ok, what cooler do you have?

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Ok, what cooler do you have?

Cooler is stock lol

 

[henry.j.kautz]

Do you OC? It's likely your stock cooler is unable to keep up with your processor/is failing.

 

[Bobby_sokhi]

Do you OC? It's likely your stock cooler is unable to keep up with your processor/is failing.

Yes, I tried to OC with the in-built Asus (AI suite) but I saw the temp's rising so I set everything back to default. I probably messed something up while I was cleaning my system or something or its just the thermal paste. I have no idea. Wasn't having these problems before.

 

[henry.j.kautz]

Yes, I tried to OC with the in-built Asus (AI suite) but I saw the temp's rising so I set everything back to default. I probably messed something up while I was cleaning my system or something or its just the thermal paste. I have no idea. Wasn't having these problems before.

Try picking up a new cooler, preferably a better one than stock.