PC becomes unresponsive even with minimal usage.
PC becomes unresponsive even with minimal usage.
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BIOS update completed. Suddenly giving CPU fan alerts while using AIO cooler seems odd.
Have you reset the CMOS after confirming your BIOS was flashed? For reference, which BIOS version is installed on your motherboard?
I suspect a power issue might be involved.
First, consider getting a stable 850W PSU from a reliable source and test if the problem persists.
Switched memory to run at 3600Mhz instead of 2133Mhz.
Run memtest and check for errors, especially populating slots A2 and B2 with your 2x16GB RAM setup.
Removed my M.2 drive running Windows 11 to test installing Windows 10 on an older 2.5" SSD.
Where did you obtain the installation files for your operating system?
By the way, did you install both OSes separately in offline mode?
Hello. Thank you for your kind response. I'm having some trouble updating my BIOS. I attempted to revert it after removing the CMOS battery, and then I took it out again for an extended period before resetting the BIOS date and time each time. I plan to verify the BIOS version after a brief restart.
I suspect the issue might be related to power stability. Before it functions properly under heavy loads, it worked fine. I also connected the cable directly to the wall outlet rather than using an extension, as suggested by others. However, the problem continued. I’m not sure if anyone has a 850W PSU to lend me. Perhaps I should purchase a new one and test it for a few weeks before deciding.
During the Memtest, it completed without errors when I was running tests in A2 and B2 slots. Would you recommend running another test? The tests I performed were 1-13, repeated four times each with no issues, and 14 also ran four times without errors. I haven’t run any since installing Windows 11.
For installation, I have one USB for Windows 11 and one for Windows 10. My PC has two M.2 SSDs—1 TB and 2 TB. I formatted the 1 TB drive and attempted to install Windows 11, but it froze repeatedly during setup. Eventually, I managed to complete the installation. Since my PC would freeze frequently after launching Windows, I considered installing Windows 10 on the SSD that hadn’t been connected for a while. I disconnected it once it started behaving oddly. However, since the 1 TB SSD was still connected during installation and froze without it, I didn’t think it was the problem. I also checked if it was offline mode, but I’m not sure if that matters.
Additionally, I recall having an old 4 TB HDD in my PC. It began acting strange when I couldn’t access it properly. I removed it some time ago, which caused issues with installed games. Through Steam and Battlenet, I had several games installed. After removing the disk, I couldn’t uninstall or install them again because they were marked as installed. This could be another reason I thought a Windows reinstall would help. I’m also uncertain about the timing of this issue—possibly years ago before I disconnected the drive.
Not sure if I got the right details.
BIOS Information: Version 5013, Build Date 03/22/2024, AGESA Version ComboV2_120Ca.
LED EC1 Version AULA3-6K75-0222.
When I restarted my PC, it froze before I could enter the build date. I tried a soft reset on the PC, then opened PUBG to confirm it worked. After that, I closed the game and it froze again. I restarted it again and kept it running while finishing this post. It seems unusual that heavy tasks are needed to prevent freezing.
While the game was running in the background, my CPU was at about 5%, GPU usage between 30-35%, and memory around 33%.
If you have any other BIOS information to share, please let me know.