Linux fixed my CPU not boosting (in Windows)

Posted by DiscoMilk@reddit | linux | View on Reddit | 11 comments

I've been having some odd issues with my Ryzen 7 2700 for a LONG time, since I installed Windows 11 really. There were microstutters, it wouldn't boost above 3.3ghz. I'd have to use Ryzen Master (which was quick and dirty) or overclock the CPU in the BIOS but it was very unstable and would only let me get it up to 3.9ghz on any given core. I had no idea what it could be, bios is fully updated, all relevant AMD drivers are installed. I put up with the issue for now.

Then I notice HIGH idle ram usage, like 9-10gb at idle, any ram intensive programs are shut down. Between all this and the Windows Recall stuff, I'm done. I download Endeavour OS, backup my files and wipe my windows install. BAM. I'm seeing reasonable ram usage and not only that, my CPU is ACTUALLY MAKING THE BOOST.

That's it.

I'm happy.

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Lockoslav@reddit

How can a superbly documented distro be unfrendly in any shape or form? Unless the user can't read, should go the win/mac route then.

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Livid-Oil4697@reddit

Depends on your standpoint. Many think things have to work like they expect them to do, will not read any doc and then ask for help like "I have this problem, did nothing effectivly to solve the problem and now you have to do it for me". When they get redirected to the doc, they get upset because the linux crowd is "unfriendly" and "elitist". Which is true from their standpoint, but they also don't reflect on what they did wrong.

In this case it might be better to use e.g. mint, because it is more stable, not based on a "do it yourself" distro and also has a good doc. And a lot of times, thanks to ubuntu, those docs are easier to read, because they target a user group with less computer knowledge.

On the other hand is the arch wiki, which goes in depth a lot more.

Obviously there is more to it, but those are they main points in my opinion.

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throttlemeister@reddit

Most people use a computer to do specific tasks. Whatever that computer is running is irrelevant as long as they can accomplish those tasks. In fact, the os should be and stay out of they way. They are not interested in how it works or why. The moment you have to read a wiki to accomplish one of the tasks they want to do, it's already a lost cause.

People, especially arch users, should try to understand not everybody wants to know how their computer works. In fact, those that do are a tiny little minority. And for them arch is great. But that doesn't mean they should just use Mac or windows.

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Livid-Oil4697@reddit

Thats right and completly understandable. In this case I would recommend using something debian based, because it comes with almost anything you need, configured for immediate use. And if you want adobe and/or some particular games, then stay with windows.

To your second part.

Those who switch to arch without at least inform them selfs about the basics, need to understand that this is not how the world works. If you want something, then put in a bit of effort to inform your self if is the right thing for you. This is like going to a foreign country, not knowing if you can communicate, use your money or if you can eat their food for 2 weeks and then complain to the locals. So your two options are. 1. Research and decide you can live with it. 2. Research and decide you can not and stay where you are or go where it suits you more.

But expecting locals to conform to you is stupid.

So telling someone they should stay with Windows or Mac is valid. It is just the way you say it

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throttlemeister@reddit

Concur, yet at the same time maybe arch users should realize what they are using and show a little more restraint when recommendations are made and not tell everyone with a pulse they should be using arch. 😁

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Livid-Oil4697@reddit

True I fully agree on this point :)

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Nando9246@reddit

It is not userfirendly as in you have to unterstand stuff and do things yourself. Zorin mint etc require no knowledge and no setup. Arch isn‘t difficult but isn‘t made for the normal user wanting a simple (working out of the box) OS who doesn’t care about every config option