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>_ DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS

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(note: for the moment, resources links in the tips are still in french)

Critical elements identified

🔥 The processor overheats even at rest (min: 75°C, max: 97°C), causing a drop in performance.

The temperatures are symptomatic of very poor cooling even at rest.
Indeed, the minimum recorded temperature (75°C) is abnormally high.
At rest, the temperature should be lower.
All this leads to a drop in the laptop's performance as the processor throttles to avoid overheating.

Here are some tips to improve the situation:

- Check that the laptop's fan(s) are working properly.

- You can elevate the back of the laptop to improve air circulation.
Initially, you can use a book or any object.
If this is effective, you can buy a stand.
No need for an expensive one, no need for one with a fan, the elevation is what matters.
Example stand 1, Example stand 2

- You can also clean the laptop's fans if it hasn't been done in a long time.
Some laptops are more or less easy to open.
Generally, those with a large bottom cover that can be removed are easier to open.
For this, you can watch a tutorial online (search for example "Dell Inspiron 5770 + disassembly" on the internet).
Then open it and remove the fans to clean them. Also clean the air vents.

- If you have the skills, you can also change the thermal paste of the processor.
This can be a bit more complicated than dusting. But if the laptop is a few years old without maintenance, it can help.
If you have doubts, do not hesitate to ask for help from a competent person.

⚠️ Instabilities in the processor encountered during the diagnostic.
This may be due to an unstable overclock or undervolt, for example.

If the problem persists, try resetting your BIOS by following this tutorial.

Problem identified

⚠️ Windows is using only 1 of the 4 processor cores, limiting performance.

Please follow this video to fix the problem.
To avoid any issues in the future, it is recommended not to change these settings in msconfig.

Optional considerations

➡️ The processor's background usage (100%) is relatively high.

Check from the task manager for software using the processor abnormally.
To do this, open the task manager, then click on the "Processor" column to sort from the highest to the lowest processor usage.

➡️ Some storages seem to lack free space.

Here is the list of volumes that may lack free space (less than 20GB remaining):
- Storage 2: H: 347 MB free remaining
- Storage 2: I: 182 MB free remaining

It is recommended to leave some free space, especially on the system volume (C:).
This allows for optimal performance and some margin for the system (Windows updates, software updates, etc.).

Here is a video if you want to clean and free up space easily.

💔 Some discouraged practices have been identified
Software / tools not recommended : DriverBooster

Here are the details of the identified bad practices:

Software / tools not recommended :
- The software DriverBooster may seem very convenient at first, allowing you to update the drivers of your computer with just a few clicks.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for such tools to offer drivers that are not necessarily suitable for your computer.
This may cause no issues, but sometimes it can create problems (crashes, freezes, blue screens, non-functional Wi-Fi, etc.).
It is recommended to update drivers via the manufacturer's website, as explained in this video.

What to do about these bad practices? :
- If everything is working fine, no worries!
You can simply uninstall the concerned software and/or set a proper power plan if it has been modified.
Just keep in mind for next time that it's not ideal to use such software.
If you still have issues or if you prefer, you can always reinstall Windows properly via this tutorial.

If you want to delve deeper into the subject in general, you can check out this advice page for more explanations.

>_ DIAG

Diagnostic type >Long

Diagnostic count >7

App version >App versionVersion of the application used during the diagnostic25.6.3

Performed >17d (2025-06-23)

Diagnostic duration >18min 18s

Diagnostics history on this PC Copy the report link Share the report via QR code Export to PDF Go to the manufacturer's website

>_ LAPTOP

Manufacturer >Dell

Model >Inspiron 5770

Motherboard >0XH3XD

Power supply >Plugged in

Battery capacity current/nominal >42 / 42 Wh

Battery health >Battery healthBattery health is an estimate.
Its reliability may depend on the methods used by manufacturers to preserve the battery.
100%

Estimated autonomy >N/A

>_ BIOS

Vendor >Dell

Version >VersionThe BIOS version and date help identify the currently installed BIOS version on the machine.

Notes:
- Sometimes, the retrieved BIOS version may slightly differ from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved version might be '2.B0' while on the website, the version is listed as '7D22v2B'.

- The retrieved BIOS date may also slightly differ by a few days/months from the one displayed on the manufacturer's website.
Example: With an MSI BIOS, the retrieved date is 26/01/2024, while on the website, the date is 07/01/2023.
Here, the date on the website corresponds to the upload date, while the retrieved date is the BIOS creation date.
1.14.0 (2023-04-06)

Boot mode >Boot modeBoot mode of the computer:
- Legacy (old mode)
- UEFI (recent mode)
UEFI

TPM >TPMThe TPM is a component (physical module on the motherboard or emulated by the processor) that allows secure storage of information.

Specifically, it can store encryption keys, certificates, biometric data, etc.

For example, it is used to encrypt storage with BitLocker or unlock the computer with Windows Hello.

Some anti-cheat software for video games can also use it to confirm the integrity of the game and the system.
Active

Secure Boot >Secure BootThis is a security option available in the BIOS.
Secure Boot ensures that the computer boots only with a verified operating system.

This setting may be required by some game anti-cheats (Valorant, FIFA).
Active

Boot duration >Boot durationBoot duration is the time elapsed between pressing the power button and the motherboard returning POST OK (successful hardware check).

This can be useful for identifying a slow boot issue.
(long memory training in DDR5, for example).

A boot duration of around ten seconds is normal.

Note that this period occurs before Windows starts.
Applications that launch at Windows startup do not affect this duration.
5s


>_ WINDOWS

Edition >Windows 11 Famille

Version >24H2 (26100.4351)

Installed on >1986-06-06 09:40:50

Fast startup >Fast startupWindows Fast startup allows older computers to boot faster.

Sometimes this mode (enabled by default) can be the source of issues such as LEDs staying on, or crashes at startup with incompatible drivers.
Inactive

Uptime >UptimeUptime is the time elapsed since the last Windows startup.
This information can be useful to determine how long it has been since Windows was last restarted.

Note that if Fast Startup is enabled in Windows settings, shutting down the computer will actually put it into a hibernation state.

Therefore, Windows only fully shuts down during a restart.
(by clicking on restart and not on shutdown)

As a result, you may sometimes observe high uptimes of several days, even if the computer is regularly shut down and turned on.

However, if Fast Startup is disabled, the computer will fully shut down during shutdown, and the uptime will be reset with each startup.
11h 43min

VBS >VBSVirtualization-Based Security (VBS) is a security feature in Windows.

Its purpose is to protect certain parts of Windows by isolating them from the rest. It may be enabled by default on compatible Windows 11 installations.

It can also be activated if core integrity in Windows Defender is enabled, when using WSL2, or other virtual machine-related features.

However, this feature may slightly reduce performance when enabled.
This option only protects against certain complex vulnerabilities. It will not protect you from a cryptocurrency miner or password theft, etc.

Microsoft advises gamers, if they wish, to disable this option. (More information)
Active

Antivirus >AntivirusCurrently active antivirus on your computer.

Ideally, it is better to use something like Windows Defender, which is relatively effective and already integrated by default in Windows, or use a third-party antivirus of your choice.

However, it is advisable to avoid less recommended antiviruses like Avast, Norton, McAfee, Iobit, etc., which are known for collecting your personal data rather than protecting you.
Windows Defender

>_ PROCESSOR

Name >Intel Core i7-8550U

Number of cores/threads >1 / 1

Background usage >100%

Power plan >Utilisation normale

Base frequency >1.99 GHz

Frequencies min/max >1.29 GHz / 3.69 GHz

PL2 / PL1 >PL2 / PL1Power Limits allow limiting the processor's power consumption to reduce the generated heat.
Example image (anandtech.com)

When these limits are reached, the processor will reduce its frequency to stay within the limit.

The purpose is to allow the processor to operate at a certain power level for a short period, then limit it a few seconds later.

Power Limit 2 (PL2) is the maximum power the processor can consume for a short period (a few tens of seconds).

Power Limit 1 (PL1) is the same but kicks in once the PL2 duration has elapsed.

By default, these are values recommended by the processor manufacturer and chosen by the motherboard manufacturer.

A value above 4000 W is not a bug, it means the power limit is disabled.
(Value too high to be reached, so it never applies)
44 W / 22 W

Voltages min/max >0.66 V / 1.18 V

Consumptions min/max >4 W / 17 W

Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the long diag of UserDiag, this processor reaches 56°C min and 90°C max.

Average based on a sample of recent diags.
75°C / 97°C

Performance level >Performance levelUserDiag does not currently have enough diagnostics containing this CPU model, making it impossible to reliably assess its performance level at this time.Not available

>_ GRAPHICS CARD

GPU 1

Model >AMD Radeon R7 M460

Manufacturer >Dell

VRAM >4 GB (N/A)

Driver version >27.20.1034.6

Driver date >21/08/2020

Consommations min/max >N/A / N/A

Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the long diag of UserDiag, this graphics card reaches 48°C min and 74°C max.

Average based on a sample of recent diags.
65°C / 80°C

Performance level >Performance levelUserDiag does not currently have enough diagnostics containing this GPU model, making it impossible to reliably assess its performance level at this time.Not available


GPU 2

Model >Intel UHD Graphics 620

Manufacturer >Dell

VRAM >1 Go (N/A)

Driver version >27.20.100.9664

Driver date >01/06/2021

>_ MEMORY

Total size >8 GB

Memory type >DDR4

Current frequency >Current frequencyCurrent frequency of the RAM sticks.1328 MT/s

DRAM voltage >DRAM voltageThe DRAM voltage is the voltage applied to the RAM sticks.

Note that this metric is not always accessible depending on the motherboard.
N/A

Channel >Single

Timings >TimingsCAS10tRCD10tRP10tRAS28tRFC234CR110-10-10-28 (tRFC:234/CR:1)

Usage >4.2/7.9 GB (53%)

Pagefile >PagefileThe pagefile allows the system and software to store data on storage instead of RAM when needed.

Modifying or disabling the pagefile can lead to system stability issues (blue screens, software/game crashes, "out of memory" messages, etc.).

It is strongly advised not to modify or disable the pagefile unless you are sure of what you are doing.
Enabled (default)

Comment >CommentThe RAM sticks did not return any profiles.Default RAM frequency (JEDEC)

>_ MEMORY SLOT

SLOT 1 (ChannelA-DIMM0)

Format >DIMM (empty slot)


SLOT 2 (DIMM B)

Manufacturer >SK Hynix

Reference >HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH

Size / frequency >Size / frequencyThis frequency is the one reported by the RAM stick. It does not always represent the current frequency of your computer, which can be higher or lower.8 GB - 2400 MT/s

>_ STORAGE

STORAGE 1

Model >ST2000LM015-2E8174

Type >HDD 5400 RPM - SATA

Capacity >2 TB

Mode current/max >SATA/600 - SATA/600

Speed current/max >462 - 114 MB/s

Usage read/write >N/A - N/A

Power on count >1 877 times

Power on time >12 964 hours

Temperature >32°C

Current state >Current stateThe current state of the storage is an estimate based on SMART metrics.
This estimate may vary depending on the manufacturers and storage models.

IDNameCurrentWorstThresh.Raw01Read Error Rate8164612866722703Spin-Up Time1001000004Start/Stop Count929220915605Reallocated Sectors Count10010036007Seek Error Rate7560453468156909Power-On Hours868601716999076051560ASpin Retry Count1001009700CPower Cycle Count9999201877B8End-to-End Error100100990BBReported Uncorrectable Errors10010000BCCommand Timeout10010000BDHigh Fly Writes10010000BEAirflow Temperature685040622460960BFG-Sense Error Rate100100018C0Power-off Retract Count100100033C1Load/Unload Cycle Count50500100666C2Temperature3250077309411360C5Current Pending Sector Count10010000C6Uncorrectable Sector Count10010000C7UltraDMA CRC Error Count20020000F0Head Flying Hours1002530148193551582525F1Total Host Writes100253018792746381F2Total Host Reads100253015771623694FEFree Fall Protection10010000
Very good

E:
Data
2 TB
1.92 TB free
E: (NTFS)

STORAGE 2

Model >KXG50ZNV256G NVMe TOSHIBA 256GB

Type >SSD - NVMe

Capacity >256 GB

Mode current/max >PCIe 3.0 x4 - PCIe 3.0 x4

Speed current/max >2 547 - 329 MB/s

Usage read/write >72.52 TB - 87.60 TB

Power on count >4 784 times

Power on time >31 286 hours

Temperature >46°C

Current state (health) >Current state (health)The current state of the storage is an estimate based on SMART metrics.
This estimate may vary depending on the manufacturers and storage models.

The "health" percentage indicates the estimated wear of the flash cells in an SSD.
When new, it is 100%. With use, this percentage decreases.
This estimate is provided by the SSD manufacturer.

IDNameRaw01Critical Warning002Composite Temperature31903Available Spare10004Available Spare Threshold1005Percentage Used6306Data Units Read15208729807Data Units Written18370714208Host Read Commands237578894909Host Write Commands19223665260AController Busy Time120260BPower Cycles47840CPower On Hours312860DUnsafe Shutdowns2470EMedia and Data Integrity Errors00FNumber of Error Information Log Entries0
Working but worn (37%)

H:
C:
I:
EFI System
105 MB
Data
640 MB
347 MB free
H: (NTFS)
Data
254 GB
82 GB free
C: (NTFS)
Recovery
923 MB
Data
659 MB
182 MB free
I: (NTFS)

STORAGE 3

Model >ST2000LM007-1R8174

Type >HDD 5400 RPM - SATA UASP

Capacity >2 TB

Mode current/max >SATA/600 - SATA/600

Speed current/max >N/A (removable support)

Usage read/write >N/A - N/A

Power on count >261 times

Power on time >1 054 hours

Temperature >43°C

Current state >Current stateThe current state of the storage is an estimate based on SMART metrics.
This estimate may vary depending on the manufacturers and storage models.

IDNameCurrentWorstThresh.Raw01Read Error Rate8358621950552803Spin-Up Time99980004Start/Stop Count959520543605Reallocated Sectors Count10010036007Seek Error Rate676045496672009Power-On Hours99990197138998896940ASpin Retry Count1001009700CPower Cycle Count10010020261B8End-to-End Error100100990BBReported Uncorrectable Errors10010000BCCommand Timeout10010001BDHigh Fly Writes10010000BEAirflow Temperature574740739901483BFG-Sense Error Rate10010001C0Power-off Retract Count100100066C1Load/Unload Cycle Count9494012946C2Temperature4353090194313259C5Current Pending Sector Count10010000C6Uncorrectable Sector Count10010000C7UltraDMA CRC Error Count20020000F0Head Flying Hours100253031361851195585F1Total Host Writes10025303559745049F2Total Host Reads1002530566061928FEFree Fall Protection10010000
Very good

K:
Data
2 TB
392 GB free
K: (NTFS)

>_ SCREEN

SCREEN 1

Model >Laptop screen

Max resolution >1920 x 1080

Current frequency >60Hz

Connected via >Internal

Connected to >Internal

Manufacture date >2015

Size >17"

>_ TEST: CPU SINGLE CORE

➡️ How to interpret the overview of this test?

This active test performs a task that only stresses a single core of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.

We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.

Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.

>_ TEST: CPU MULTI CORE

➡️ How to interpret the overview of this test?

This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor.
The graphics card is not stressed during this test.

We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.

Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable CPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.

>_ TEST: GAMING WORKLOAD

➡️ How to interpret the overview of this test?

This active test simulates the load of an average game that stresses the processor and graphics card in a balanced way.
It does not necessarily stress all processor cores.
This is the most representative test of gaming usage.

We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.

Ideally, we want to see relatively stable CPU and GPU frequencies that are not affected by high temperatures, for example.

>_ TEST: GPU

➡️ How to interpret the overview of this test?

This active test performs a task that only stresses the graphics card.
The processor is not stressed during this test.

We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.

Ideally, we want to see a relatively stable GPU frequency that is not affected by high temperatures, for example.
➡️ Note: It is normal to observe potential variations in the processor's frequency or voltage, which is not stressed during this test.

>_ TEST: CPU MULTI CORE + GPU

➡️ How to interpret the overview of this test?

This active test performs a task that stresses all the cores of the processor and the graphics card simultaneously.

We observe temperatures, consumption, frequencies, and voltages.

Ideally, we want to see relatively stable CPU and GPU frequencies that are not affected by high temperatures, for example.