Issues with TR 1920X upgrades.
Issues with TR 1920X upgrades.
Hello everyone, this summer I chose to upgrade my i7-4790k to a more robust setup for video editing, graphics work, and gaming. My build featured an Asus Prime X399-A motherboard, a 1920X threadripper processor (cooled with Corsair H100i), a GTX 980 Ti EVGA SC+, 16GB RAM (32GB caused further problems), a 1TB boot SSD, and an SSD RAID array with four drives totaling about one terabyte. The power supply was 850 watts and I didn’t overclock anything initially. At first I skipped reinstalling Windows and experienced frequent freezes and crashes. After a while, I rebooted and things deteriorated further.
Since then, everything has gotten worse. I was just trying to get through university work, so I barely used the system beyond basic applications like Word and Matlab. Now it’s causing serious issues: Premiere Pro crashes suddenly during output, After Effects won’t boot at all (I’ve checked all forums), and games such as Far Cry 5, AC Odyssey, PUBG, Doom, and Minecraft freeze or take a long time to save automatically.
What I tried:
- Reassembled everything from scratch.
- Swapped RAM to three different models I had.
- Used magnifying glass and microscope to inspect pins.
- Applied new thermal paste on the cooler.
- Moved RAM sticks in all possible slots and configurations.
- Changed graphics card to GTX 960, GTX 660, and RX 290X (dual and single).
- Tested various boot drives and SATA ports (200GB SSD, 1TB SSD, 4TB HDD, plus extra options).
- Updated BIOS sequentially, reinstalling Windows each time.
I’m running out of ideas and feel stuck. I’ve built professional systems for editing, gaming, and other tasks, but this is the first time I’ve faced such problems. It seems the CPU/motherboard might be the culprit—the rest work fine on other machines. The issue appears to start after a short boot-up and then worsens over time.
My main question: Can I narrow it down to whether the problem lies with the CPU or the motherboard? I’m on a tight budget, so I need affordable solutions. Any suggestions or alternatives I should try that I haven’t? Thanks in advance for your help—I’m new here and happy to get advice!
Have you explored Ubuntu and seen similar problems? It seems like it might work on another system too. You could try a live USB from Ubuntu to test it. Be careful with the SSD you use—only connect the one you plan to install. For a setup guide, check this link: https://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-...-as-1-2-3/ Iso details are available here: https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
Have you verified all your software after reinstalling Windows? It’s possible some codecs, direct x filters, or third-party programs might be interfering with Adobe products. You could try starting fresh, using the latest stable BIOS, configuring SSD and SATA ports for AHCI/nvMe, formatting/clearing all partitions on boot, downloading chipset drivers from AMD, and finally installing only the necessary Adobe applications to check for crashes.
It seems I overlooked adding these updates from their site after Windows got messy. The BIOS is set to SATA via AHCI. When I first faced issues, I’d reinstall Windows and format the SSD during setup—choosing the drive and opting for a format every time. After that, I installed basic tools via Ninite, Adobe, and Visual Studio (since it auto-installed Net Runtimes). Now I’m planning to avoid automatic updates for hardware and test them manually, starting with the Net Runtimes. Let me know soon!
Great suggestion. The problem you're facing seems linked to system freezes or program loading issues. To test these, you could run simple synthetic tasks—like opening a basic web browser or a command-line utility—to see if they work. If you want, I can help you design a few quick tests. Regarding the power supply, it's worth checking connections and voltage stability, but it's hard to say without more details.
A faulty power supply might lead to various issues. What model PSU do you have? If you're using Ubuntu, try playing games, browsing the internet, or doing anything else. I'm not suggesting you switch from Windows to Linux just for clarity. Just want to confirm if Ubuntu functions properly so it isn't the operating system causing problems. For gaming, explore your Steam library—any game with Linux support should be available and you can install and play it as on Windows. This should put a good strain on the system.
I approached the hardware testing in a structured way. There aren’t many reputable repair shops nearby. Recently, I placed an order for a TR 2920x system and plan to swap its CPU into my socket, since they’re backward compatible. The process will be slow due to shipping delays.
During these freezes, the task manager indicates the game isn't responding.