Issue Occurs When Modifying Motherboard, CPU, and RAM.
Issue Occurs When Modifying Motherboard, CPU, and RAM.
Hello. I recently changed my machine from an old h110m asrock mobo and an i5 6500 intel cpu to a Ryzen 3600X and a B550 Aorus Elite v.2. When I first turned on the system, it performed a chkdsk on its SSD and resolved some corrupt files. It booted into Windows without any manual formats or changes.
After a short login period and landing on the desktop, my screen goes black and I need to disconnect and reconnect my HDMI cable to the GPU. Otherwise it stays black.
In games I played before the upgrade, I experienced occasional BSODs and crashes. My screen would sometimes turn black while playing, switching between Fullscreen and Windowed modes on its own, requiring me to reconnect the HDMI cable to fix the issue. This usually happens when adjusting my resolution settings in games.
My GPU had no such problems before, so I believe the problem is linked to the other hardware upgrades.
I was considering formatting Windows to remove any problematic drivers that might be causing these issues... What do you think is the cause?
PSU is a Silverstone 500W 80+ Bronze plus model. It was brand new in 2016. After seven years of intense gaming, it still functions well. The Reliability monitor shows error 3b, which seems connected to the GPU and possibly RAM. My RAM is brand new, only a few days old, while my GPU is seven years old. I think the system can no longer handle heavy loads due to the strain from recent upgrades. I used Display Driver Uninstaller to remove and reinstall the GTX 1060 drivers, and so far there have been no crashes or black screens after two restarts. If needed, I plan to undervolt the GPU to see if it improves performance.
Are you running a brand new Windows installation? You've moved from an Intel setup to an AMD one, and then back to Intel again, using the same Windows version. You should reset Windows 11 just to be certain. I've experienced this transition from Intel to AMD to Intel with identical Windows updates. It's important to uninstall all previous drivers before proceeding. Reinstalling the GPU driver seems like a solid step and may have resolved the problem.
The PSU is a Silverstone 500W 80+ Bronze plus model. It was brand new in 2016, but after seven years of intense gaming use, it appears to be nearing the end of its lifespan. This suggests it might not be delivering power as expected under heavy loads. The available voltage options (3, 5, and 12V) could cause issues if any component is affected by a mismatch. Consider replacing it with another reliable PSU that has higher capacity and positive reviews.