Help?
Help?
Sure, I can provide the details about your build and the issue you're facing. Let me know if you'd like to share more specifics!
I completed a full overhaul of my PC recently. I replaced the motherboard with an MSI Z390-A Pro, installed a new CPU (the i5 you mentioned), added 16 GB of RAM, and swapped in a fresh SSD. I kept the old power supply from Thermaltake, which is a 650-watt model, along with my existing 1 TB hard drive. After setting everything up and launching Windows, everything functioned smoothly without any problems. When playing games, performance remained stable for roughly 20 minutes before suddenly freezing into a BSOD or requiring a manual restart. I explored various troubleshooting steps—checked BIOS settings, looked into driver issues, consulted online forums—but nothing resolved the issue. I found a suggestion on the MSI website about disabling Intel Boost in the BIOS to prevent crashes. After trying it, the system has remained stable for about two weeks. I’m still puzzled by the problem and wondering how to reactivate Intel Boost for my CPU.
You still have your hard drive? Did you reinstall Windows? When a game freezes, how hot are the CPU temperatures? If they’re high, maybe the cooler wasn’t set up properly or the thermal paste was too little or too much. Also, there’s a small risk your power supply might be outdated and can’t provide enough power for the boost.