I upgraded my computer and now it's experiencing various problems.
I upgraded my computer and now it's experiencing various problems.
I previously had a pre-assembled Omen 40L GT21-1304 and wanted better performance for gaming at 1440P resolution, plus I started recording my gameplay. Earlier, I replaced the RAM with a 2x16 Corsair Vengeance 6400MHz CL36 module, upgraded to a 1200W power supply (my dad had the PSU before), and everything ran smoothly. Over time, I added a Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, Radeon XFX 7900XT graphics card, Corsair ICUE Link Titan 360MM AIO, and three fans. I reviewed installation guides because switching from NVIDIA to AMD required changing drivers, so I used DDU to uninstall existing ones and restarted the system. After installing all components, I encountered a boot error stating the cooling fan and liquid cooler weren’t working. I bypassed the confirmation prompt and got into Windows directly. Temperatures stayed around 40°C, which was normal. However, my motherboard doesn’t support AM5 brackets for the AIO cooler, which is confusing since I’m using an Intel LGA 1700 bracket. Despite this, the cooler functioned with the Intel setup. When I entered Windows, I downloaded AMD drivers, but the screen went black briefly before shutting down. After restarting, it worked again, though cooling warnings persisted. I tried resetting everything, changing ports, testing headphones, and updating audio drivers, but nothing resolved the issues. I also faced problems with sound during gameplay, even after a full system reset. I backed up data, attempted a Windows repair, a full reset, and a cloud reinstall, yet the audio setup remains unresolved. I’m still trying to understand why so many updates are needed at once. Thank you for your time—I really value any advice.
For replacing numerous parts—particularly those crucial for system performance—opting for a clean Windows installation is ideal. This approach works well with HP proprietary boards since you can't just upgrade chipset drivers like on standard consumer hardware. Consider using another machine or creating a USB Windows 11 installer via the Media Creation Tool, ensuring you have at least an 8GB flash drive. This method provides a more reliable fresh setup instead of relying on cloud options.