No, this doesn't necessarily indicate a failing motherboard. It could be related to other components or issues.
No, this doesn't necessarily indicate a failing motherboard. It could be related to other components or issues.
I recently upgraded my setup to an Intel Alder Lake processor and repurposed parts from my old machine (i7 4770 and an Asus Z-97-P motherboard) to create a new PC for my mom who was using an outdated system. Initially, everything functioned smoothly for a couple of weeks until suddenly the video output stopped. After ruling out the cable and monitor, I suspected an issue with the HDMI port on the Z-97 board or the integrated graphics. Installing a GPU seemed like a logical fix for both problems, so I obtained her GT 1030 to try. The positive outcome was that video output returned, but booting into Windows remained problematic. It entered POST with the motherboard repeatedly requesting repairs, and while it eventually booted, everything slowed dramatically. Windows would freeze for a few minutes before crashing again. At one point, the system reported a power surge preventing BIOS access, which I resolved by disabling it. This allowed me to successfully boot into Windows, though performance remained sluggish and the system would repeatedly crash. I’m concerned this might indicate instability in the motherboard, possibly due to its age—other than the PSU, which I replaced recently. It’s also possible a failing SSD is contributing to the issues.
anti-surge safeguards your power source from surging voltage spikes. It’s generally very responsive, so either your power supply is unstable or there might be an issue with the installation.
It seems the system is brand new, though I’m unsure if it’s from their lineup. Windows still feels uncertain even after installation, and you’re right to question why it suddenly stopped working (it’s only been a few weeks).