New Release: Lag, Freeze, Crashes
New Release: Lag, Freeze, Crashes
Recently assembled PC experiencing slowdowns, stalls, and crashes. Uncertain if the problem lies with the power supply unit, as I have confirmed the recommended wattage was based on maximum capacities.
Build details:
CPU: AMD 7900x
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 AMD AM5 ATX
RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000
GPU: AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 100-505826 8GB
I purchased this only to avoid using shared or onboard RAM, since without the GPU, memory usage is nearly at capacity.
Case: Thermaltake View 200 TG ARGB ATX
CPU cooler: Deepcool AK620
Fans (along with case fans): multiple units
PSU: PowerSpec PS 650BSM 650 W 80+ Bronze
Connectors: 34" curved, 34" flat, 2x-3x 24" monitors
Background:
I recently acquired a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM (all AMD), while keeping other parts from my previous build. The system freezes after idle periods lasting over 30 minutes. I changed settings to prevent sleep and screen saver, but freezing persists. EXPO and power settings were set to high performance. During a video call with screen sharing and code compilation, the system crashed multiple times.
GPU and RAM usage stayed below 30%, though CPU utilization varied, peaking above 80% at times. I recall a previous build (i912900k, 32GB DDR5) that performed well for days before randomly slowing down without any configuration changes or driver updates.
System functioned smoothly for several days, then unexpectedly slowed significantly during tasks like downloading or compiling. I did not adjust settings after it started to lag.
Temperatures:
CPU never exceeded 50°C, typically around 45°C.
GPU consistently stayed between 80-90°C, which is normal for my hardware.
Actions taken:
- Installed fresh Windows 11
- Verified all drivers were up to date
- Disassembled and reassembled the system to confirm connections
- Replaced the flat 34" connection with a 24" monitor on the motherboard
- Noted that having two Samsung monitors connected via DP to the GPU caused freezing (though I know one of my 34" is an LG model)
My GPU only had DP ports.
SSD health was good; formatted and reinstalled Windows 11.
Cinebench 2024 results:
CPU (single core): 136
CPU (multi-core): 1179
GPU: Not available
About: from app
Cinema 4D & BodyPaint 3D
BIOS: Initially F32b, flashed to F31 as it wasn’t a beta version.
PSU cable was moved directly into the surge protector.
EXPO was disabled because it worked fine for a few days before freezing again.
I recently acquired a new CPU, MB, and RAM (AMD), while the rest of the components were from an older build. Could you tell me how old your PSU is and what it supplied during its time in use? I installed a formatted SSD and then ran a fresh Windows 11 installation. Where did you obtain the OS installer? Did you install the operating system without connecting to a network? Regarding the installation, did you manually add all necessary drivers for the platform using an elevated command prompt, such as right-clicking the installer and selecting Run as Administrator?
At first, I had BIOS version F32b, but I updated it to F31 because it wasn’t a beta release. Did you reset the CMOS after confirming the BIOS was successfully updated to the version mentioned?
I own a Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 drive. Have you checked through the Storage Executive app if this drive requires any firmware updates?
By crash, do you mean the system restarts upon failure? Are you receiving any Bose SoundJammer alerts? If yes, please share the .dmp files.
The PSU in your build is approximately one year old, and it supplied power for up to six months with this particular setup. Power usage was not very high since I haven’t experienced intense loads. The CPU utilization was around 95% during Zoom sessions, browser use, and code compilation—especially when I was using the GPU before getting a dedicated GPU.
Regarding the OS installer, it came directly from Microsoft’s website; no ISO was used. All drivers were sourced from the manufacturer’s site and not from third-party “smart driver” software that scans the PC to detect needed drivers. The drivers I used were all manually downloaded to my PC and extracted before installation.
For the offline installation process: did you install the OS without using an ISO? When prompted, did you run the installer as an administrator via right-click? The installation was completed directly from the official site without any internet connection. You didn’t use Rufus or an ISO file during the current OS setup.
Concerning the GPU driver: I used Windows 11 version and had pending MB drivers. After installing, there were no changes to system performance. Did you clear the CMOS after flashing the BIOS to the version listed? No, I didn’t clear it. Should I proceed with reinstalling all drivers as administrator? Would it help to open Device Manager, remove all existing drivers, and then reinstall them in admin mode?
For the GPU driver specifically: did you check for pending firmware updates using Storage Executive? The update was applied, but it didn’t resolve lag.
In terms of crashes: do you experience a system reboot or BSoD messages? If yes, please share the .dmp files.
If the computer doesn’t reboot and no BSoD appears, it means the system stays on without warning. I need to press the power button manually to turn it back on. I have this physical button, but I’m unsure if it affects the system. I accidentally pressed it halfway before, which caused hibernation (I changed the power button behavior in settings).
Hi, after clearing CMOS and reinstalling drivers as admin, the system still doesn’t show any changes. The SSD health check via the executive app came back normal, and all PSU connections and the PSU itself appear fine. I’m wondering if there’s another factor at play. Also, I haven’t adjusted the TPU settings beyond the defaults—could this be the problem? The issue seems to have started when the PC ran smoothly for a while before suddenly slowing down after no major changes. This happened with my previous 12900k setup too.