- Jul 8, 2016
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Within the last couple of months, I changed my computer's CPU from an AMD FX6300 to an Intel i7 4790k. I wanted my CPU to be parallel with my GPU, a GTX 970, so I could get the most out of games and applications with no bottlenecking.
During my time with my AMD processor, my PC had consistent and annoying issues. Whilst it played most high-end games perfectly on ultra/very high settings, basic stuff such as searching through my files, using applications such as After Effects, and even doing basic things such as using Chrome to browse the internet led to freezing, stuttering, and such applications shutting down after failing to respond. Even trying to look through my documents or videos would often cause file explorer to crash.
Initially I blamed my mid-range, aging AMD processor. I thought buying an i7 4790k (and accompanying motherboard) would give me the performance and stability I needed to use my setup as both an effective editing and gaming machine. Whilst many games do seem to run slightly better, the previously mentioned issues persisted. I was slightly annoyed that the expense I paid for the new CPU had not solved the problem, but it had highlighted the fact that the CPU was perhaps not to blame for the annoying and basic performance issues.
As a very amateur PC builder, I extend this dilemma to the resident experts of Tomshardware. Perhaps my odd issues are to do with my operating system? Maybe the speeds of my Hardrive? I would be very grateful if any kind and knowledgeable user would advise and help me on what may be causing the issues and how i may go about fixing it. Thank you for reading this, and a thank you in advance if you know how to help.
My full specs;
Operating system: Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (dual channel)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda
PSU: 550W
During my time with my AMD processor, my PC had consistent and annoying issues. Whilst it played most high-end games perfectly on ultra/very high settings, basic stuff such as searching through my files, using applications such as After Effects, and even doing basic things such as using Chrome to browse the internet led to freezing, stuttering, and such applications shutting down after failing to respond. Even trying to look through my documents or videos would often cause file explorer to crash.
Initially I blamed my mid-range, aging AMD processor. I thought buying an i7 4790k (and accompanying motherboard) would give me the performance and stability I needed to use my setup as both an effective editing and gaming machine. Whilst many games do seem to run slightly better, the previously mentioned issues persisted. I was slightly annoyed that the expense I paid for the new CPU had not solved the problem, but it had highlighted the fact that the CPU was perhaps not to blame for the annoying and basic performance issues.
As a very amateur PC builder, I extend this dilemma to the resident experts of Tomshardware. Perhaps my odd issues are to do with my operating system? Maybe the speeds of my Hardrive? I would be very grateful if any kind and knowledgeable user would advise and help me on what may be causing the issues and how i may go about fixing it. Thank you for reading this, and a thank you in advance if you know how to help.
My full specs;
Operating system: Windows 10 Home (64 bit)
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (dual channel)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda
PSU: 550W
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