I just upgraded my computer's CPU, RAM, and motherboard, and I'm facing issues where my system keeps freezing. Here are my new specs: Ryzen 9950X3D CPU, RTX 3070 GPU, MSI X870e Tomahawk WiFi motherboard, 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance 7200MHz CL34 RAM, an Asus Rog Strix 850W Gold+ PSU, a Samsung M.2 Pro NVME 1TB storage, and an MSI triple fan AIO cooler, plus 6 Corsair cooling fans. The freezing happens both under stress while benchmarking and also at random times. I've already updated the BIOS to the latest version, changed the M.2, and reseated the CPU. Any advice would be appreciated!
3 Answers
Make sure all your drivers are up to date, especially for the motherboard and GPU. Sometimes, outdated drivers can lead to stability issues, and it’s worth double-checking to eliminate that variable!
Are you using Windows 11? I had a similar issue after a fresh install, and it turned out to be a problem with integrated graphics. I had to disable it in the BIOS, and that fixed my freezing problem. It might be worth checking if that's the case for you as well.
It sounds like you might want to run a stress test to check your temperatures during heavy load. Sometimes, overheating can cause freezes, and knowing those temp values can help diagnose the issue better. If you do this, a max of 70°C for your CPU seems okay, but let’s confirm that during stress.
I can do that later! Just to clarify, 70°C seems manageable for the Ryzen 9950X3D, right?