I've been dealing with various problems on my PC for about a year or two now, starting with frequent bluescreens like "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA," "KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED," and others. Initially, I took it to a computer shop, and they suggested the CPU was defective, so I replaced my Intel 13900K. Things were okay for a while but then the bluescreens returned. I tried another shop, and they said it was my motherboard, which was the Asus Z790 Strix, so I replaced that too. However, after a few months, the bluescreens came back again, and I started looking into Intel's issues with Microcode. I ended up getting a 14900K and updated my BIOS but continued to face problems. After several RMA processes and replacing the RAM once, it seemed to work well until a few random blackscreens started showing up. Recently, games have been crashing or freezing unexpectedly, and tabs on Chrome and Opera are acting weird too. I'm starting to suspect my RAM might be faulty again, but it feels like there's something else going on that hasn't been identified yet. I'm considering switching to AMD due to these ongoing Intel issues, but I want to solve everything else first. If anyone has any insights or needs logs, I'm happy to share!
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It sounds like you've been through quite a lot with your PC! First off, I recommend getting those minidump files you mentioned since they can provide real insight into the cause of the bluescreens. Make sure to follow the steps to locate them and upload them for analysis. You can use services like MediaFire or Catbox to share them easily. Having multiple dump files will help us diagnose the frequent crashes better.
With all the components you've replaced, this does seem frustrating! Have you checked if your PSU is properly supplying power? Sometimes, an inconsistent power supply can cause random issues like the ones you're experiencing. If the RAM is suspect, running a MemTest86 could be worthwhile to check for faults in the current sticks. Also, monitor your CPU temperatures closely; consistent high temps can lead to stability issues.
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