I've built a new PC earlier this year with a Ryzen 9 9800X3D, an X870E Taichi Lite motherboard, and 64GB of Trident DDR5-6400 RAM. Everything was running smoothly for a few months until my Windows 11 started the automatic upgrade from version 23H2 to 24H2. I paused the upgrade at around 75% since I didn't want it, but soon after, I started experiencing random BSODs. The crashes are sporadic; sometimes I get one a day, other times I go a week without issues. The types of BSOD errors vary, including 'faulty page' and 'hardware-corrupted page', but they do repeat. I've tested the RAM with Windows' own checker with no issues found, and even replaced my RAM sticks with new ones of the same type, but I'm still encountering BSODs. I tried fully updating to 24H2, rolled back to 23H2, and even tried changing graphics drivers, but none of that helped. I even moved the page file to a different drive, yet the BSODs persist. I really want to avoid replacing the motherboard or reinstalling Windows, but I'm running out of options. I recently ran a check disk on my C drive; it found and fixed some issues, but I'm unsure if it will help.
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Have you tried looking into your BIOS settings? Sometimes, tweaks there can mess with memory settings and cause instability. It might also be worth resetting the BIOS to default settings to see if that clears up the random BSODs. Also, if you've recently changed any hardware or added new components, make sure everything is seated correctly.
Running chkdsk is a good step. Windows can sometimes fix system file issues that lead to BSODs. If the problem continues, consider testing your RAM with a tool like MemTest86, as intermittent issues may not show up with Windows' checker. Keep a close eye on your temps too; overheating can lead to crashes.
It sounds like you're dealing with some frustrating issues! First off, dump files are essential for diagnosing BSOD problems. Make sure to check your C:WindowsMinidump directory for these crash logs. If you find any, zip them and upload them to a file-sharing site that's working currently, such as MediaFire or Catbox.moe. It's best to have multiple dump files if possible. If you haven't yet, follow the guide linked [here](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html) to configure your system to create Small Memory Dumps. That way, you can get better insights into what's causing the crashes!
Yeah, definitely grab those dump files! They'll help identify if it's a specific driver or hardware issue. Sometimes, the crash logs can point to what exactly went wrong.