I've been using a PC with Windows for years without any issues, but recently I tried running Ubuntu off a persistent USB drive to use with Immich for backup purposes. Every time I boot into Ubuntu, my computer crashes completely, shutting down without warning. This has also happened just upon booting Ubuntu. My setup includes an AMD 7800X3D CPU, an AMD 6800XT GPU, 32GB of RAM, a Corsair SF750 PSU, and an Asus B650E-I motherboard. I'm running Windows 10 on an NVMe SSD while Ubuntu 22.04 operates from a USB3 USB. I'm really unsure about how to troubleshoot this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like running Ubuntu off a USB drive is the main issue here. USB drives aren't reliable for daily use because they can lead to crashes like you’re experiencing. If you want a stable setup, consider installing Ubuntu on an SSD instead. You could set up a dual boot with your existing Windows installation, which would solve a lot of performance and stability problems. Also, try checking your kernel logs with `journalctl` for any clues on what's happening right before the crash.
Yeah, if you're set on this USB method, just remember it’s not meant for long-term use. Logs can provide some direction!
I'm using the backups on an rclone mount, not on the USB, plus I already have local backups. I'll check the logs; hopefully, that helps.