[SOLVED] I installed an SSD and now my CPU is slow

[Machete2k]

I recently installed an 860 EVO Samsung SSD and now my CPU gets overloaded from everything. my pc is pretty good, I have a i7-9700k cpu, 2070 gtx, and 16 gigs of ram. before I installed I was getting over 200 frames on the game league of legends, and now im struggling to have 40 frames under the same settings. I also have an additional 5 terabyte HHD and a 500 GB SSD. any solutions would be appreciated, Thank you!

 

[Machete2k]

No ssd connects to cpu! So what SSD are you actually talking about?

the one I connected most recently is the Samsung 860 EVO 1 terabyte SSD. the other one I got years ago and its the other type of SSD (it connects somewhere I just dont remember what exactly).

 

[USAFRet]

the one I connected most recently is the Samsung 860 EVO 1 terabyte SSD. the other one I got years ago and its the other type of SSD (it connects somewhere I just dont remember what exactly).

Knowing exactly what you have is critical to any troubleshooting.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Download Belarc Advisor to see your real specs. Post them

 

[Machete2k]

Download Belarc Advisor to see your real specs. Post them

https://imgur.com/a/7HlFhfC

that along with the samsung 860 EVO

View: https://imgur.com/a/7HlFhfC

 

[Deleted member 14196]

It’s really looks like a Windows issue and it’s probably a coincidence that it happened after you install the SSD

 

[boju]

How are you monitoring cpu temperature? Cinebench is showing your processor speed at 3.6, should be reaching closer to 4.6 all core. I'm wondering if it's thermal throttling. 51c is ok but at what speed?

Check with Coretemp and keep an eye on cpu speed & temp while testing.

An additional drive wouldn't mess with anything. Accidentally bumping something (cooler) while working on it might.

 

[Machete2k]

It’s really looks like a Windows issue and it’s probably a coincidence that it happened after you install the SSD

so what would be a fix for it?

 

[Machete2k]

How are you monitoring cpu temperature? Cinebench is showing your processor speed at 3.6, should be reaching closer to 4.6 all core. I'm wondering if it's thermal throttling. 51c is ok but at what speed?

Check with Coretemp and keep an eye on cpu speed & temp while testing.

An additional drive wouldn't mess with anything. Accidentally bumping something (cooler) while working on it might.

5 min into the test and the temp is at 46 C using MSI afterburner, and on task manager it says its using 99-100% of my cpu (slight fluctuation). does indicate that my cpu isnt the problem? UPDATE: I actually scored an 8485 score this time

 

[boju]

5 min into the test and the temp is at 46 C using MSI afterburner, and on task manager it says its using 99-100% of my cpu (slight fluctuation). does indicate that my cpu isnt the problem? UPDATE: I actually scored an 8485 score this time

Cpu usage appears normal yes but the question was what speed is the cpu getting up to?

Can you run Userbench please and post link to public results page.

 

[Machete2k]

Cpu usage appears normal yes but the question was what speed is the cpu getting up to?

Can you run Userbench please and post link to public results page.

This is what I got

UserBenchmarks: Game 79%, Desk 78%, Work 83%
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K - 76.7%
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2070 - 105.6%
SSD: WD Green 240GB (2018) - 42.4%
SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 1TB - 123.4%
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) - 111.5%
RAM: Unknown DDR4 3200 2x8GB - 27.6%
MBD: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)

 

[boju]

Im after link to page please for other details not those figures.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

I would take out the western digital ssd and put the OS and everything on the big 860 evo

240 GB is too small for windows installation with updates and it may be to full And causing performance issues

 

[Machete2k]

Im after link to page please for other details not those figures.

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/38851036

 

[Machete2k]

I would take out the western digital ssd and put the OS and everything on the big 860 evo

240 GB is too small for windows installation with updates and it may be to full And causing performance issues

I'll move it right now then

 

[Krotow]

I would take out the western digital ssd and put the OS and everything on the big 860 evo

Correct.

240 GB is too small for windows installation with updates and it may be to full And causing performance issues

Wrong. Max 40 GB with Windows 10 + Office 2019 and space for updates.

 

[USAFRet]

I'll move it right now then

"move it", how?

 

[Deleted member 14196]

How do you plan to move it? If I were you I would do a clean install On new SSD

 

[Machete2k]

I would take out the western digital ssd and put the OS and everything on the big 860 evo

240 GB is too small for windows installation with updates and it may be to full And causing performance issues

It doesnt let me move it, but its fine if i just copy it over then delete it from the 250 SSD right?

 

[USAFRet]

Wrong. Max 40 GB with Windows 10 + Office 2019 and space for updates.

Well yes and no.
A 40GB drive will NOT work.
A 120GB is "OK", if you're willing to invest too much time in space management.

40GB may be the min required to install it, but ongoing actual use....no.

 

[Machete2k]

How do you plan to move it? If I were you I would do a clean install On new SSD

you gotta link for that new install?

 

[USAFRet]

It doesnt let me move it, but its fine if i just copy it over then delete it from the 250 SSD right?

NO.

 

[boju]

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/38851036

Thanks. Your cpu is performing normal but what's with your ram? 800MHz? Jeez that would hurt performance considerably.

Check memory settings in Bios, possibly try load Bios defaults. Need to get them running properly.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Search Google for the windows media creation tool and you will be able to create an iso or a bootable USB

Also yes the ram might also cause issues as mentioned above

 

[Machete2k]

NO.

oh shoot ok

Thanks. Your cpu is performing normal but what's with your ram? 800MHz? Jeez that would hurt performance considerably.

Check memory settings in Bios, possibly try load Bios defaults. Need to get them running properly.

ooh, so its my ram sticks are the problem, I'll test some new ones when I get the chance

 

[USAFRet]

You seem to be chasing down the wrong path.

You need to actually discover why the system is "slow". Or "slower" than it was.