I've had my PC for about a year, and up until recently, it was running fine. After performing a clean installation of Windows yesterday and barely installing any new software, I started experiencing random crashes, mostly while watching YouTube or doing light tasks on the desktop. I've tested the RAM using Memtest with no errors, but I plan to test each stick individually. I also ran an SSD test with Western Digital's software, which reported no issues. Stress tests run for hours without a crash. My specs are: Asus 4070 Super, Ryzen 7800X3D, Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2, G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 CL32, WD Black SN850X, and an 850-watt PSU. Right now, I only have one dump file since the clean install and one crash. I'm thinking about updating the BIOS and starting to test the parts one by one. I'd really appreciate any advice on how to proceed!
2 Answers
It sounds like you might be dealing with some RAM issues. I’d recommend updating your BIOS first, and also make sure your chipset drivers are up to date. If you haven't already, consider trying a different EXPO profile with your RAM. Sometimes that can help stabilize things!
From what I can see in your dump analysis, the error could suggest a defective CPU. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure your BIOS is updated to the latest version.
- Check your RAM speed; it should align with what's supported for your CPU (DDR5-5200 for your Ryzen 7800x3d).
- Monitor your CPU temperature using a tool like OCCT; it shouldn't exceed 75°C, but can go as high as 89°C.
- If you have any overclocking settings, remove those as X3D CPUs don't handle them well. Unfortunately, there's a chance your CPU might be damaged, especially if there were aggressive voltage settings involved.
Thanks for the detailed response! About the CPU, I did bend a couple of pins when I installed it but fixed them. Do you think that could be an issue? I’ll try your suggestions.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely update the BIOS and check the drivers any way I can.