I've been having a huge problem with my PC. It keeps crashing with BSODs, and now I can't even reinstall Windows without it freezing or crashing entirely. I thought it was a software issue at first, but I'm starting to think it might be hardware-related. Here's my build:
- CPU: Ryzen 5700X3D
- GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO
- RAM: 32GB DDR4
- PSU: Seasonic 80 Plus Gold 850W
- Storage: Multiple M.2 and SATA SSDs (Samsung, Adlink, Teamgroup, Kingspec)
- Cooling: Air cooler with 2 dedicated CPU fans + 6 case fans
I've had this setup for about two years, and the BSODs started becoming frequent over the last month. At first, they were rare and usually fixed themselves or were resolved with driver updates. However, now the BIOS often reports my CPU is overheating, which I tried to fix by adjusting the fan curve and using new thermal paste. Even though it seemed to help at first, crashes still happen, even when I'm just browsing the internet.
I've tried numerous ways to repair Windows, but nothing worked. When I attempted to reinstall Windows, it crashes again within just an hour. I noticed one of my drive partitions has been acting weird and doesn't show a manufacturer name, which made me remove it. Strangely enough, my PC didn't crash for a few days after that, but I'm not sure if that was just a coincidence. I'm really lost on what to do next. Any help would be appreciated!
3 Answers
You should collect the dump files from your BSODs if you can get into Windows, even in Safe Mode. They're super helpful for diagnosing crashes. Check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for those and upload them to a file-sharing site so we can help you analyze them further.
It sounds like a hardware issue to me, especially since you're dealing with frequent BSODs. Have you tried using a bootable USB with hardware diagnostic tools? That might give you a clearer picture of what’s failing. If you need recommendations for software options, let me know!
My gut says it might be a bad NVMe drive. They can overheat and fail more often than you’d expect. Check that drive first—it could be causing the issues, even if it seems unrelated to the Windows installation.
That's really interesting! I hadn’t thought about that since the NVMe isn’t where I was installing Windows. I assumed it wouldn’t affect installation if it wasn't being used, but maybe I should look closer at it.
Thanks for the suggestion! I don’t have a CD drive, but I’m definitely looking for USB bootable options. If you know any specific tools that could work, I’d love to hear them!