I just finished building my new PC and installed Windows from a USB stick. However, after getting everything set up, I started playing a game, and my computer experienced a bluescreen error. When I checked the Event Viewer, I found numerous error messages with code 154, indicating an I/O operation failure due to a hardware error. Looking at Task Manager, I noticed that the Disk usage kept hitting 100%, even when there was nothing else running. I checked the health of my SSD using CrystalDiskInfo, and it showed as "Healthy." I've tried reinstalling Windows multiple times and even tested both Windows 10 and Windows 11, but the issue persists. I've also rebuilt the PC to ensure everything is installed correctly, yet I'm still facing the same problem three days in after the initial boot. Is there anything I can do to resolve this?
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It sounds like your DRAMLESS SSD might be causing the high disk usage. Those types of SSDs can lead to performance issues. I recommend trying a different M.2 NVMe SSD if you have one available. Additionally, don't forget to update your motherboard's BIOS and chipset drivers, as that might resolve compatibility issues.
I appreciate the insight! However, one thing that makes me question if the SSD is the problem is that CrystalDiskInfo reported it as being in good health. Would that still be a concern?