Solved Myriad of PC Issues

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Necromancer Vo

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Hi there, after requesting help from a number of PC savvy folks, I've opted to make an actual post to get some help regarding my PC.
It's a fairly recent build I had gotten and made in 2020, and some of the problems have been resolved since the initial startup, others have appeared and gotten worse and it's incredibly frustrating, especially when attempting any more intensive PC games.

Specs:
Windows 10
1T SSD
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHz
32GB Ram
64bit OS


List of issues:
- Steam repeatedly freezing/not responding after a few inputs, especially dealing with controller config.
- Upon plugging controllers in, and the device being installed, the system seems to forget the settings on future plug-ins, not allowing any controller inputs and forcing me to uninstall and reinstall the controller every time.
- Clip Studio Paint (Drawing Program) has bouts of Not Responding several times in a row sometimes, a few brush strokes between. Though this problem might persist for awhile, and then I won't see it for a few days or weeks.
- Programs start up in a state of Not Responding, especially games over Steam, though CSP also does this.
- I had a stint of drawing tablet troubles which the device suddenly stopped being recognized and after a slew of driver installations and removal it finally works again.

I've been told my overall build is pretty decent, and it technically shouldn't have this many issues? I had an experiences PC user who built his own actually assist with putting the hardware together.
Usual games are along the lines of Monster Hunter: World, Warframe, and Elden Ring. All of which are giving me some degree of trouble.
While a fair number of programs need to be actually force closed, it's more the constant waiting and quality of life issues and annoyances. If there's fixes or some general solutions they would be much appreciated!
 
So other can assist let get a speccy report.

Do not forget to post the make and model of the PSU if this is a desktop.

Download then run Speccy (free) and post the resultant url for us, details here, this will provide us with information about your computer hardware + any software that you have installed that may explain the present issue/s.

To publish a Speccy profile to the Web:

In Speccy, click File, and then click Publish Snapshot.

In the Publish Snapshot dialog box, click Yes to enable Speccy to proceed.

Speccy publishes the profile and displays a second Publish Snapshot. You can open the URL in your default browser, copy it to the clipboard, or close the dialog box.
 
Rustys said:
So other can assist let get a speccy report.

Do not forget to post the make and model of the PSU if this is a desktop.

Download then run Speccy (free) and post the resultant url for us, details here, this will provide us with information about your computer hardware + any software that you have installed that may explain the present issue/s.

To publish a Speccy profile to the Web:

In Speccy, click File, and then click Publish Snapshot.

In the Publish Snapshot dialog box, click Yes to enable Speccy to proceed.

Speccy publishes the profile and displays a second Publish Snapshot. You can open the URL in your default browser, copy it to the clipboard, or close the dialog box.
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Power Supply make and model is:
Corsair RM 750x

Speccy:
 
Welcome Necromancer Vo,

Will take a look at Speccy and get back to you asap (y)

Nice to see a decent PSU btw :thumbsup:
 
One thing of note in Speccy that stands out is the RAM speed but you make no mention of having checked it out so we are at a loose end.

Your CPU is good with RAM up to a max of 2666MHz but you have 3600MHz capable RAM that is presently running at 2133MHz.

Does the PC run stable with the RAM running at 2333MHz.

Calling it a day now but will check back tomorrow.
 
phillpower2 said:
One thing of note in Speccy that stands out is the RAM speed but you make no mention of having checked it out so we are at a loose end.

Your CPU is good with RAM up to a max of 2666MHz but you have 3600MHz capable RAM that is presently running at 2133MHz.

Does the PC run stable with the RAM running at 2333MHz.

Calling it a day now but will check back tomorrow.
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As far as I have the info to answer, I would say yes. I don't know much about the actual logistics and hardware specs of CPUs in general.
I don't really keep track of what the RAM is doing, things usually run fine after a rough start up. Once games are booted up and finally running, things run very smooth for the most part, only a few occassional troubles.
Is it possible the issue lies in the i5 processor then? That's the one part of my build I had wished I'd spent a bit more on, to get a better intel core.
 
Nothing wrong with the CPU other than the RAM not being right for it, the idea of XMP is that you just enable it and the RAM automatically gets overclocked to the maximum speed that it is capable of, you cannot enable XMP because if you do the RAM will get OCd to 3600MHz and the PC will then either fail to boot or will blue screen on you shortly after POST, see my canned explanation below;

Modern RAM has two speeds, SPD (serial presence detect) and XMP, SPD is what the BIOS detects on boot which is most often 2133MHz and XMP which when enabled will set the RAM to run at the maximum speed that it is capable of.
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phillpower2 said:
Nothing wrong with the CPU other than the RAM not being right for it, the idea of XMP is that you just enable it and the RAM automatically gets overclocked to the maximum speed that it is capable of, you cannot enable XMP because if you do the RAM will get OCd to 3600MHz and the PC will then either fail to boot or will blue screen on you shortly after POST, see my canned explanation below;
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Ah so it's potentially the RAM then eh? Wouldn't have guessed that.
 
Not saying that the RAM is bad, the info provided was an explanation as to why it is not appropriate for pairing with your CPU, we know that you have an Intel CPU but an example of CPUs that can handle 3600MHz can be found at the link regarding AMD CPUs here Intel have been slow to catch up and only their latest CPUs can handle 3200MHz and above RAM.
 
phillpower2 said:
Not saying that the RAM is bad, the info provided was an explanation as to why it is not appropriate for pairing with your CPU, we know that you have an Intel CPU but an example of CPUs that can handle 3600MHz can be found at the link regarding AMD CPUs here Intel have been slow to catch up and only their latest CPUs can handle 3200MHz and above RAM.
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Right gotcha. I'll look into those ones and take some time to potentially replacing the CPU with something a bit more fitting. That's good to know.
 
Not how it is done I'm afraid :(

Any new CPU capable of working alongside the 3600MHz RAM would require a new motherboard and likewise a new motherboard would mean that you would have to also purchase a new Windows licence key as they are not transferable unless you purchased the more expensive full retail type key which most people don`t, Intel CPUs are only good with up to DDR4 3200MHz RAM and for anything faster you are into DDR5 territory.
 
phillpower2 said:
Not how it is done I'm afraid :(

Any new CPU capable of working alongside the 3600MHz RAM would require a new motherboard and likewise a new motherboard would mean that you would have to also purchase a new Windows licence key as they are not transferable unless you purchased the more expensive full retail type key which most people don`t, Intel CPUs are only good with up to DDR4 3200MHz RAM and for anything faster you are into DDR5 territory.
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Well that's pretty rough. I do very much appreciate the information!
Next time I need a new PC I'm definitely going to get a pre-built.
Thank you again.
 
If the PC runs stable when the RAM is only working at 2133MHz you could try manually overclocking it to the 2666MHz that the CPU can handle.

You are welcome btw :)
 
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