Last diagnostics on this PC

3 • 1y 1d • Quick 2 • 1y 4d • Long 1 • 1y 14d • Long

>_ Identified problems and advice

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

⚠️ The pagefile is enabled (modified size).
This can cause frequent crashes. It is recommended to re-enable its automatic management by the system.

To do this, search for "Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows" in the Windows search bar.
Click on the "Advanced" tab, then click on "Change" in the "Virtual Memory" section.
Check "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives", then click "Ok".
Finally, restart your computer.

➡️ The installed Nvidia graphics driver can be updated. (457.51 -> 572.16)

You can download the update from the Nvidia website.

💔 Some discouraged practices have been identified
System modifications : DisablePagingExecutive
Software / tools not recommended : DriversCloud, DriverEasy, DriverHub, TousLesDrivers

Here are the details of the identified bad practices:

System modifications :
- The registry key DisablePagingExecutive has been modified.
This registry key does not need to be modified today, as it does not improve performance.
In older versions of Windows, it was used by developers to test their applications (drivers).
Avoid following "optimization" tutorials that advise random things.
Link to the official Microsoft documentation regarding this registry key: available here.

Software / tools not recommended :
- The software DriversCloud 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.

- The software DriverEasy 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.

- The software DriverHub 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.

- The software TousLesDrivers 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? :
- This is not really ideal (but not the end of the world either).
Windows seems to have been modified by software/scripts or manually.
If you know how to correctly revert these settings to default, you can do so.
However, note that UserDiag does not detect all possible modifications.
You might be missing other system settings that have been changed.
There may be only a few modifications detected above, but potentially other things could have been altered.
If you 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 >3

App version >App versionVersion of the application used during the diagnostic24.2.4

Performed >1y 14d (2024-02-03)

Diagnostic duration >18min 1s

Diagnostics history on this PC Copy the report link Share the report via QR code Go to the motherboard website

>_ OEM COMPUTER

Manufacturer >Dell

Build >XPS 8920

Motherboard >Dell 0VHXCD

>_ 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.
1.0.23 (2020-06-11)

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.
Unknown state

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.
Unknown


>_ WINDOWS

Edition >Windows 10 Professionnel

Version >22H2 (19045.3996)

Installed on >2017-04-04 15:21:19

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.
N/A

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)
Inactive

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 i7-7700

Number of cores/threads >4 / 8

Background usage >12%

Power plan >Dell

Base frequency >3.60 GHz

Frequencies min/max >0.80 GHz / 3.99 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)
512 W / 512 W

Voltages min/max >0.65 V / 1.19 V

Consumptions min/max >4 W / 59 W

Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the long diag of UserDiag, this processor reaches 43°C min and 85°C max.

Average based on a sample of recent diags.
40°C / 85°C

Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 139 other diagnostics containing this CPU model.

As this feature is in the testing phase (beta), there are currently no recommendations provided by UserDiag based on the measured performance level.
Very good (100%)

>_ GRAPHICS CARD

GPU 1

Model >Intel HD Graphics 630

Manufacturer >Dell

VRAM >1 Go (N/A)

Driver version >27.20.100.8854

Driver date >14/10/2020


GPU 2

Model >NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Manufacturer >Dell

VRAM >6 GB (GDDR5 (Samsung))

Driver version >457.51

Driver date >22/11/2020

Consommations min/max >5 W / 123 W

Temperatures min/max >Temperatures min/maxOn average during the Long diag of UserDiag, this graphics card reaches 42°C min and 81°C max.

Average based on a sample of recent diags.
37°C / 83°C

Performance level >Performance levelPerformance level determined using data from 24 other diagnostics containing this GPU model.Very good (100%)

>_ MEMORY

Total size >32 GB

Memory type >DDR4

Current frequency >Current frequencyCurrent frequency of the RAM sticks.2126 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 >Dual

Timings >TimingsCAS15tRCD15tRP15tRAS36tRFC374CR215-15-15-36 (tRFC:374/CR:2)

Usage >8.2/31.9 GB (26%)

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 (Modified size)

Comment >CommentHere are the available profiles for your RAM sticks.
The highlighted profiles correspond to the current timings.
However, the frequency may differ.

Note that if different RAM kits are mixed or depending on the processor, not all these profiles may be usable or stable.

XMP 1 | 9-11-11-20 | 1544 MT/s
XMP 2 | 10-12-12-23 | 1716 MT/s
XMP 3 | 11-13-13-25 | 1888 MT/s
XMP 4 | 12-14-14-27 | 2060 MT/s
XMP 5 | 13-15-15-29 | 2230 MT/s
XMP 6 | 14-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 7 | 15-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 8 | 16-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 9 | 17-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 10 | 18-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 11 | 19-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
XMP 12 | 20-16-16-31 | 2400 MT/s
Default RAM frequency (JEDEC)

>_ MEMORY SLOT

SLOT 1 (ChannelA-DIMM0)

Manufacturer >Corsair (Samsung)

Reference >CMK32GX4M2A2400C14

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.16 GB - 2400 MT/s


SLOT 2 (ChannelA-DIMM1)

Format >DIMM (empty slot)


SLOT 3 (ChannelB-DIMM0)

Manufacturer >Corsair (Samsung)

Reference >CMK32GX4M2A2400C14

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.16 GB - 2400 MT/s


SLOT 4 (ChannelB-DIMM1)

Format >DIMM (empty slot)

>_ STORAGE

STORAGE 1

Model >CT500P3PSSD8

Type >SSD - NVMe

Capacity >500 GB

Mode current/max >N/A - N/A

Speed current/max >623 - 61 MB/s

Usage read/write >22.15 TB - 6.83 TB

Power on count >691 times

Power on time >625 hours

Temperature >36°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.
Very good (97 %)

Partitions >C:


STORAGE 2

Model >SanDisk SDSSDHII960G

Type >SSD - SATA

Capacity >960 GB

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

Speed current/max >533 - 470 MB/s

Usage read/write >133.72 TB - 11.19 TB

Power on count >4 404 times

Power on time >4 459 hours

Temperature >27°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.
Very good (99 %)

Partitions >D:


STORAGE 3

Model >ST2000DM001-1ER164

Type >HDD 7200 RPM - SATA

Capacity >2 TB

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

Speed current/max >N/A (no volume)

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

Power on count >134 times

Power on time >234 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.
Very good

Partitions >E:

>_ SCREEN

SCREEN 1

Model >PLX2783H (Idek Iiyama)

Max resolution >1920 x 1080

Current frequency >60Hz

Connected via >DVI

Manufacture date >2015

Size >27"

>_ 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: 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.