Problem with Random PC freezing or lagging
Problem with Random PC freezing or lagging
I was playing smoothly for months, but suddenly the PC would freeze and stutter appeared unexpectedly.
The system would crash, so I had to shut it down by holding the power button until it turned back on.
I discovered the USB sound card was causing these freezes, as it stopped working after I removed it.
I’m still struggling with the stutters; I’ve reformatted several times but can’t seem to resolve the issue.
Why does it start stuttering without any adjustments? My temperatures are normal.
CPU: RYZEN 5 7600X
MOBO: B650 AORUS ELITE AX
GPU: RTX 4060
RAM: DDR5 TRIDENTZ 6000mhz 32GB (2X16)
PSU: BE QUIET 750W PLATINUM
M2: 980 PRO AND 980 BOTH 500GB
I plan to make an update just in case it assists someone later.
It looks like my 980 PRO M2 had issues with inconsistent usage, even when nothing was running, sometimes reaching up to 100%.
After installing windows on my secondary M2, everything is working properly.
I intend to purchase a 990 Pro following the RMA.
MOBO : B650 AORUS ELITE AX
What is the BIOS version for your motherboard?
RAM specifications: DDR5 TRIDENTZ 6000mhz 32GB (2X16)
Is AMD's E.X.P.O feature active in BIOS?
I've saved and reformatted several times but still can't resolve the issue.
Have you recreated the installer to check for corruption? Did you reinstall the OS using an offline method? For your setup, it's recommended to install all necessary drivers via an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator immediately after installing the OS offline. Also, ensure only the intended drive is connected to the motherboard, with all other drives disconnected.
You're on the f31, should I attempt the latest version despite it being beta? It's strange that it still stutters, why would it need a bios update randomly? EXPO is enabled. I've recreated the installer each time. I've tried both offline and online reinstall. I'm planning to go back to W10 AGAIN, as W11 was a total failure.
Stuttering results from a brief shortage of an essential component. Often the CPU, but sometimes it's due to not enough RAM. What could have shifted since things were normal? Maybe a faulty Windows update. Or perhaps a higher-priority application like Discord or NVIDIA software caused the issue. It could also stem from a virus or malware. Check your installed programs for any recent or unfamiliar entries. You might try using system restore to revert to a previous stable state.
I can't use system restore since I've formatted the system. I thought the Windows update might be the issue, but I'm unsure which one. EDIT: As mentioned in the first post, the PC would freeze randomly and I had to shut it down using the power button. I fixed it by removing my USB sound card, though stutters persisted.
Run memtest86+ with and without EXPO.
It starts from a USB stick and doesn’t require Windows.
You can download it here: Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool
Memtest86+ is a sophisticated, free, open-source, standalone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit systems (supports UEFI & BIOS).
memtest.org
If you manage to complete the full test without any errors, your RAM should be fine.
Additional passes may reveal problems, though they take longer.
Unless you strongly suspect a RAM issue, it’s likely not necessary.
Some motherboards include a memory test in the BIOS.
You should achieve ZERO errors.
If you don’t, reach out to g.skil ram support.