I'm at my wit's end with my new computer setup! Here are the specs:
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
- CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K, 3200 Mhz, 24 Cores, 32 Logical Processors
- Motherboard: ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
- GPU: ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GAMING OC
- RAM: 2x32 GB Corsair Vengeance
- Storage: 2x4 TB SSDs
Despite being top-of-the-line, I've been experiencing continuous crashes while gaming, and audio problems have also emerged (definitely not the speakers!). I've tried a lot to troubleshoot; SFC and DISM commands won't work, even from WinRE. I've reinstalled Windows multiple times after formatting my SSDs, tried an ISO, ran repair, conducted memory diagnostics with no errors, stress-tested the GPU, and updated Asus programs and audio drivers. I've exhausted all my options and feel like my system is fundamentally broken!
5 Answers
Did you clean install Windows using a flash drive or via the built-in software? Maybe the installation method could be causing issues.
Have you checked if your BIOS is updated? There have been some stability issues with Intel's 13th and 14th-gen CPUs that could lead to crashes. If your CPU has been affected by earlier issues, it might need replacing. Definitely check for the latest microcode update in your BIOS.
What kind of games are you experiencing crashes with? It might help to narrow down the issues you're having around specific titles.
It's mainly Battlefield 6 that caused the initial crashes, but now the issues have spread beyond just gaming.
In your BIOS, reset to the default Intel settings and enable the XMP RAM profile. Avoid overclocking or ASUS specific settings, as those can sometimes harm the CPU. Updating the BIOS with a USB stick sounds like a good move, as well as ensuring you have the latest ME driver installed via Windows updates.
You might consider trying different versions of the BIOS updates as well, starting from the newest one. Lately, there have been lots of similar complaints, so it’s worth a shot!
I tried both methods: first the built-in software, then using a USB.