Windows 10: Why does my laptop have lag spikes for a second after installing a secondary NVMe SSD?

After one year, I decided to upgrade my laptop's RAM from 8GB to 16GB. There were no problems in that. Then after a month or so, since my laptop has a second NVMe SSD slot, I decided to upgrade that too Note: My laptop's main SSD is also an NVMe; I didn't do anything on it. Also note that my laptop's second NVMe SSD is not of the same brand as my laptop's main NVMe SSD. I am not really sure but I think that ever since putting a second NVMe SSD, my laptop had some lag spikes.When playing games, watching videos, or even when listening to songs, there are some lag spikes that occur for a second

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Lag spikes reaching 3000+ ping only on this laptop

I'm having huge lag spikes every 10-20 seconds only on my laptop, its affecting zoom meetings and games, it is really annoying.

I tested it on my phone with zoom on the same network and there were no lag spikes on it.

It's been happening for a week now and I do not know why, and I would really appreciate help.

 

Random lag spikes

Hi,

We would like to know more about your lag issue:

• What browser are you using when you experience a lag?
• Does the lag occur in a particular game?

In the meantime, we suggest you run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Advice on SSD/NVME Drives for Gaming Laptops

Hi, I wondered if anyone would be able to help me regarding the best kind of SSD drives for gaming laptops please (for someone who is bad with technology!)



I have a Lenovo laptop (L340-17IRH Gaming Laptop ideapad - Type 81LL) and am using Windows 11, and I'm really low on storage. I'd like to be able to purchase more games and for them to run well, so I've been exploring options about how to get more storage. Apparently the specifications for my laptop means I could potentially have a second drive - up to a 2TB 2.5 SATA SSD drive that I could use for all my games and extra storage, though I believe I would need an appropriate cable and bracket for this?



I was looking at buying an external HDD, as I’m not that tech savvy and terrified by the idea of having to dismantle my laptop to install an upgraded internal hard drive, but I’ve been advised that HDDs are not good for gaming as they make things run slower.



From what I’ve gathered, my only options seem to be an SSD or an NVME and external enclosure (though I don’t actually know what those are!). I know nothing about these, how to choose what would suit my laptop and how to go about installing them, and I'm overwhelmed by all the different options there are out there. I just want something simple and straightforward where I can free up space on my main hard drive and use another disk/drive to play my games on my laptop without it running slowly or causing any problems. Ideally I need a step-by-step ‘For Dummies’ guide on this!



Please could someone help with a few questions:

• Do all SSDs/NVME’s require taking apart my laptop to install them or are there some where you can attach them externally using a cable?
  
• If the only option is to get an internal drive, are there simple instructions on how to take apart my particular Lenovo laptop to install it, or am I best taking it to a computer store/service and asking them to do it for me?
  
• Are there any particular models for SSDs/NVMEs and cables/external enclosures you would recommend (ideally no more than £50)? I’ve heard Crucial and Kingston are good?
  

Any help or general advice would be really much appreciated as I'm really not good with computers and am feeling a bit lost



Thanks!