I've been having a tough time with my computer since moving it to a new room. It started acting up about six months after I built it. Now, I keep getting Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors every 30-90 minutes. I'm running Windows 11 on a Gigabyte B650 Eagle motherboard, an AMD 7600X CPU, 64GB of DDR5-6000 Patriot RAM, and an RTX-2070 Super. I've done some searching and found that bad drivers or failing hardware might be the cause. I haven't installed any new drivers that I know of, so I'm worried it might be a hardware issue. I've already tried reinstalling the Nvidia drivers, reseating the RAM and GPU, running DISM and SFC, and toggling XMP settings, but nothing has helped. I even gathered some crash logs; any advice on how to diagnose this issue would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like a tough situation! To start diagnosing your BSODs, it's really important to get those dump files since they contain crash logs that can pinpoint the problem. Check your C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find them, zip the folder and share it using a reliable file hosting site like mediafire or catbox.moe. This will help others analyze the issue accurately. If you're not seeing any dump files, consider adjusting your Windows settings to create small memory dumps during crashes so you have more to work with.
Based on what you've shared, those BSODs might be related to memory issues. Although memory usually refers to RAM, it can also mean anything affecting the memory controller in your CPU. If you've done any overclocking, reverting to stock settings could help. To test the RAM, try running your machine with only one stick installed at a time to see if one of them is faulty. Also, keep an eye on your storage; if your HDD is making clicking sounds, it might be worth checking that out as well since it could lead to issues too.
I appreciate the detailed advice! I'll definitely run that test on the RAM and keep an ear out for HDD sounds. So frustrating, but hopefully, we can track down the problem!
Thanks for the reply! I’ll check the Minidump folder and see what I can find there. I appreciate the guidance!