I have a Windows 11 Pro computer that has been slowly corrupting files, and I'm at my wit's end trying to diagnose the issue. Here are some quick specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, AMD Radeon 7900XT, 2TB NVMe SSD, 2TB SATA SSD, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. I bought the system in January 2024, but the SATA SSD is older. The NVMe SSD failed catastrophically and was replaced under warranty last year. I've reset the PC and reinstalled Windows, but I'm still facing major issues. The graphic driver crashes often, applications and games are crashing, file explorer freezes when I execute files, and certain games freeze on boot. Network connection drops frequently too, and I've noticed sluggish read/write speeds from the NVMe SSD. I've tried various diagnostics, including resetting BIOS settings, but haven't found a clear solution. What could be wrong, and what's my best course of action without spending a ton?
3 Answers
I think the chipped pin on your GPU might be causing some problems. You can try running your system with the GPU removed just to see if the symptoms persist. If that doesn't help, a new motherboard could be a good option since it's a common factor in your issues. Also, don't rely solely on MemTest86, consider running some additional tests recommended in various guides.
It sounds like you might want to try running your RAM with stock settings instead of the overclocked ones. Instability in RAM can cause a ton of issues, and MemTest86 isn't foolproof. Try resetting the BIOS as well and see if that helps out. If your RAM is still giving you trouble, you could also run some alternative RAM tests just to be sure.
I've already tried that, but I may need to run some more tests just to be certain. Thanks for the suggestion!
You might want to check Windows Logs for hardware errors too. Go to System Event Viewer and filter for WHEA-Logger. If you see "A corrected hardware error has occurred" related to a PCI Express Root Port, it could confirm instability due to the chipped pin. Otherwise, check the CPU for bent pins and try running your RAM one stick at a time to identify any issues.
That sounds promising. I'll give it a shot! But I really would prefer not to replace the motherboard if I can avoid it.