Major problems in the latest Zen 4 release
Major problems in the latest Zen 4 release
they don't offer a return merchandise authorization for the CPU. If your old board functions well in your friend's setup and RAM changes aren't helping, it's likely the CPU itself is the issue. It could also be the power supply unit, but you might try borrowing one from friends to test it. The same applies to the CPU.
I would examine your boot drives closely. I’ve had a hard drive (which you don’t have) that wouldn’t let the computer even start or post anything—it would just keep running random errors, and it would completely stop working. Try experimenting with your drives to see if anything changes. I wouldn’t attribute it to the GPU or CPU in that range. Instead, check for memory issues using a test, and if the RAM passes, focus on the MB size. I once had a motherboard that would occasionally fail to boot after removing parts like an expansion card or GPU. Each time, removing components one by one helped determine the problem. Sometimes the issue lies with the boot drive, memory, or the motherboard itself. You can eliminate the other two and test each part until you find the cause.
Hey team! Looks like the problem is fixed. I bought a new power supply, reset the BIOS, and did a fresh Windows install. The computer is now running smoothly last night—hope it stays that way!