Question Heavy,frequent lag that gets worse the longer the PC is on

[chrisbojan]

Hello!

This has been going on for quite a while now. The computer has slight freezes (1-5sec) once in a while. Therefore, it lags when I'm typing, when I'm working the program has freezes,lags.

When I start the PC it's not that bad. It gets worse and worse the longer it's on..or so it seems?
As I'm writing this it freezes every 10-20 sec.

What I tried:
-updated all the drivers manually
-clean reinstall windows
-full scan
-checked RAM -> I have 2x 16 GB DDR4's. I tried switching between them, in different slots. Tried running the PC with one 16GB memory, tried with each one. It seems that the computer behaves just slightly better with one RAM. Doesn't matter which. But after a while, the lagging begins with one memory as well.
-cleaned all the fans and the PC interior. Made sure that all the fans are working so there is not overheating issue
-messed with startup options/power options (suggestions from the internet)


It is driving me nuts. I would deeply appreciate advice on this. Any way to check if the motherboard is the issue here?

Specs :
CPU : i7-8700 3.20 GHz
Motherboard: Asus B85-PLUS ( on system information it appears PRIME Z370-P for some reason)
RAM : 32GB DDR4 HyperX
GPU : Nvidia 1070TI + Nvidia 750TI

 

[punkncat]

Have you looked in task manager to see what's running, CPU usage?
Check your SSD/HDD for errors?
You have a good PSU?

Just curious, what is the purpose of the two very different GPU?

 

[chrisbojan]

Yes, CPU usage is alright. 3-5% or so when I'm not doing anything PC heavy.
Yes, checked all the HDD's and SSD for errors. They are healthy.
From what I know, yes. Unfortunately I can't remember the model of it? I downloaded AIDA64 today to see the voltages and temperatures but everything seems fine.

I kept my old GPU when I upgraded because 3d GPU Rendering (i use redshift) uses both of the memories when doing the renders 😀

 

[punkncat]

I missed it that first time, but your mobo cannot be a B85, it has to be the prime.

What are you using for a cooler and are you monitoring temps? Are you hearing rangy fan speeds?

Aside from that I would make the computer as simple as possible, no GPU, extra drives, only one stick of RAM, etc. to see if it runs well from integrated. If so start putting things back until the problem presents again.

 

[chrisbojan]

You are right. I had this motherboard box that said B85 so I assumed that that was my motherboard.

I found the components boxes so the motherboard is indeed the prime.
The fan is CNPS10x performa + (that one is the cooler, i suppose?)
The PSU is Sirtec Element bronze II, 700W

The computer is pretty silent.

 

[chrisbojan]

To be honest, I'm a bit scared of messing with the hardware - taking the GPU's off/drives since I didn't build the PC myself and I don't want to mess something up😓

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Do you have any friends who could help you with this who built PCs?

 

[kanimou]

you may have some bios virus that may cause the lag
and bios viruses cant be deleted with clean install so you should check if you have one and delete it using online guides

 

[chrisbojan]

Do you have any friends who could help you with this who built PCs?

I do, actually. One of them gave me the suggestion to try to switch ram slots/try them individually. Might be a difficult with this corona virus craze going on to get them help me with this regard in person😆

 

[chrisbojan]

you may have some bios virus that may cause the lag
and bios viruses cant be deleted with clean install so you should check if you have one and delete it using online guides

That means i have to reinstall the bios driver via a usb flashdrive, right?

 

[kanimou]

That means i have to reinstall the bios driver via a usb flashdrive, right?

i dont know im not really experienced in these kinds of stuff