Issues encountered after installing a new PC
Issues encountered after installing a new PC
Hello everyone,
I recently bought a second PC with these parts: B650 gaming wifi, Ryzen 5 8600G, ddr5 xpg 6400mhz (currently 5200mhz without EDA), Kingston M.2 PCIe 4.0 1TB.
Assembly and installation of Windows 11 went smoothly at first, but issues began after a few hours.
Initially, I ran some Epic games to test, then installed LoL and interrupted the Visual C++ Redistributable setup. From that point on, problems persisted.
I had minimal network connectivity, the computer would freeze, and I couldn’t even access the task manager.
After checking, I suspected corrupted .dll files, so I reinstalled Windows because only a few programs were installed.
Later, when I reinstalled fewer programs, updated drivers and BIOS, and tested with one game, everything worked again.
However, after installing AIDA64, performance slowed down and the same issues returned.
I’ve checked the SSD, CPU, iGPU, and RAM, but couldn’t boot memtest86.
I’m unsure if the problem is software-related or hardware-related. Right now, the PC only shows the desktop and nothing responds.
I hope you can assist me in resolving these issues.
When attempting to boot memtest, the process reveals issues with the SSD in your new PC, which was leading to frequent crashes. Running memtest from a flash drive helps isolate whether the problem lies with the SSD or another component. To identify the exact RAM kit, check if it includes multiple sticks and consider testing one at a time.
You must verify functionality before adding any unnecessary applications. Once Windows is set up, review your configurations to confirm all devices are recognized and the latest device drivers are applied. Adjust Windows settings and ensure BIOS parameters are correct.
In the end, it was m.2.
It appears the Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 doesn't fully work with AM5, causing registry issues that damage the OS.
I tried an old Acer FA100 and no longer face problems.
I might buy a Samsung Evo or WD, but from what I've seen, the gap between PCIe 3.0 and 4.0/5.0 isn't huge.
Memtest86 failed to boot even after deleting the SSD. The issue might have stemmed from an error with the bootable USB. I tried using Rufus and the same software, but it didn't resolve the problem. Eventually, the M.2 drive was causing a corrupted operating system. Now the PC runs with Expo profiles at 6400 MHz. It's a 2x16 XPG kit, model AX5U6400C3216G-DCLARWH.
Kingston NV3 is a reasonably affordable drive, which might mean it's just unreliable or faulty instead of incompatible. I've handled warranty claims for Kingston SSDs before and found the process straightforward, so it could be a viable option if you can't return it. If you need another drive, I suggest opting for a quality Pcie 4.0 SSD—they're significantly more expensive than Pcie 3.0 models but offer much better performance for file copying, games, and backups. Also, since Pcie 3 drives are mainly suited for older systems, most Pcie 3.0 units available today are budget-friendly and lower quality. Pcie 5 drives are currently too costly for this situation.