Helps with the new build problems on helpx670/7900x.
Helps with the new build problems on helpx670/7900x.
Hello everyone, I recently assembled a new PC tailored for productivity and occasional gaming, centered around the 7900X and an Asus Prime X670 Wi-Fi card. I opted for the latest components to ensure future compatibility. At the moment, I haven’t added a GPU yet due to its high cost (prices in Europe are steep, and my previous build was over a decade ago). For more details on the components, check this link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/m34fFs.
I completed the installation yesterday, applied all the newest drivers, and updated the BIOS. Today I noticed a few issues: - The graphics driver occasionally crashes while using hardware-accelerated desktop applications (the screen freezes, turns black, then restarts with an Adrenaline bug report). - Bluetooth functionality is inconsistent; my keyboard disconnects briefly. After the BIOS update, these problems appeared, though I’m unsure if the update caused them. - Boot times are slower than expected. I suspect a known chipset issue, which isn’t too alarming but still bothers me.
I’m not sure how to troubleshoot these problems or what steps to take next. Is this a typical concern for X670 boards? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Recent adrenaline drivers from AMD or the boards download page? That’s a bit unusual, I haven’t run any issues with the iGPU on my old 7900x. Is the Wi-Fi antenna properly connected? Unfortunately, it uses a Realtek chip instead of an Intel one on this board. Memory Context Restore should be turned on if that’s what’s slowing the boot process. My X670E Taichi doesn’t update memory every time it boots, yet it’s still noticeably slower (30-35 seconds) compared to my B550 system which boots in 12 seconds straight. B650 boards seem to handle this better, and I’m guessing the second chipset with an X670 might need extra initialization before things run smoothly.
The graphics card comes from Adrenaline, while the chipset could belong to either, though Adrenaline seems more likely since I’m using it. I’ve tried reconnecting and re-seating it, which is what I expect to see. The situation is frustrating, but I’m okay with it. I attempted a fresh installation using Windows 11 just in case there are different drivers available. Still facing the same problems, though turning off hardware acceleration in Slack seems to help. It’s unclear if it’s the graphics card or Slack that’s causing the issues—I’ll run more tests. Right now I’m weighing whether to return the motherboard, as I already got a good deal and other boards like B650 or X670 are pricier. My main worry is that the problem isn’t with the motherboard itself, so I’ll review the whole setup anyway. Could it be the processor?
I used Linux with verified drivers for the BT module, but it still doesn’t function. I’m heading back to the store. Thanks @GuiltySpark_