I've been experiencing frequent crashes on my computer over the past few weeks, and I'm really perplexed about what's causing them. A few months ago, I upgraded my hardware by swapping my Ryzen 5600X for a 5800X3D and replaced my dual-channel RAM kits with a single set of 2x16GB DDR4-3600. Initially, everything seemed fine, but I began noticing some crashes shortly after the changes. I've re-seated the RAM and ran Memtest, which initially had some failures, but then passed.
Things took a turn for the worse after I tried using some new Razer headphones and their software, even after switching back to standard Realtek drivers. The crashes often occur during video playback on platforms like YouTube, where the computer freezes, the audio loops loudly for a split second, and then it resets without a BSOD or error code—just showing up as a power loss in the event viewer.
I recently updated my BIOS and even turned off the XMP profile but ran into more issues, including Memtest failing to pass tests with different settings. I'm starting to suspect that the used CPU I bought might be defective, but I'm unsure how to definitively rule it in or out. Any ideas on what could be going on?
3 Answers
You mentioned disabling the XMP profile, which is a good step. Another thing to consider is the BIOS settings. Sometimes BIOS retains old memory training data, which can cause instability with new hardware. You may want to look for a setting to reset that or even re-flash the BIOS after the CPU swap to eliminate potential issues there.
You might want to start by checking if you have any dump files from crashes. These can provide insights into what's going wrong. You can check for them in the C:WindowsMinidump folder. If you see any, zip them up and share the link. This would be the best way to get a clearer picture of the issue.
From what you've described, it sounds like there could be a power delivery issue. Since you upgraded your CPU and RAM, ensure your PSU can handle the new components. Sometimes, older PSUs can't deliver the required power for newer CPUs under load. Double-check all connections and consider doing a stability test to see if there are fluctuations.
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