Recent PC setup faced several WSOD/BSODA problems and performance slowdowns.
Recent PC setup faced several WSOD/BSODA problems and performance slowdowns.
I completed the upgrade to a new computer, and it turned out to be quite a challenge with many unresolved issues. Temperatures stayed stable across all tests, and I haven’t reached temperatures above 80°C even during stress testing or idle periods using air cooling. To try resolving the problems mentioned below, I increased the CPU power settings to high performance and set the power management to 99% instead of the standard 100%. Here’s a summary of the components:
- PSU: Asus Rog Thor 1200W Platinum
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: 4x 32GB Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 at 6000MHz
- GPU: Asus Rog 2070 Super
- NVMe SSD: Seagate 540 series PCIe Gen5, 2TB for the operating system
- SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB (previously used, now functional)
- HDD: WD Black 4TB (still operational despite initial concerns)
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
- Monitor: Alienware 32" 4K AW3225QF
I replaced the original components with more powerful parts, but encountered persistent issues. I attempted to fix things by updating drivers, reinstalling software, and running diagnostics. Despite these efforts, I still faced frequent BSODs and performance lag. I discovered one SSD was failing to boot, which likely contributed to the instability. After several attempts, I resettled the system using a restore point, but the problem persisted.
I also ran diagnostic tools and updated my BIOS, yet nothing resolved the recurring errors. Some error codes appeared, such as 'kernel security check failure' and issues from the verifier driver. I tried connecting the PC to power for a short time to see if it improved stability, but overall, the experience was frustrating.
I’m still working through this, and I’m hoping for a clearer path forward.
Run your PC using just the essential parts—motherboard, power supply, CPU, RAM, and boot drive. Verify stability at each step. Add one component at a time, confirming everything works. Be cautious of frying an SSD; this indicates a problem. It might mean the SSD wasn’t compatible with the PCIe speed.
Visit C:\Windows\Minidump to see if any minidump files exist. If present, return to the Windows directory and transfer the entire Minidump folder to the Downloads folder (use your desktop if needed). Compress the copied folder and include it in a post. Please adhere strictly to instructions since Windows doesn't allow file manipulation there.
I’ll handle it later. I won’t be online much during the day, just uploading files once I’m free. Minidump.zip
I removed two RAM sticks so the computer could start up again, but I notice a noticeable improvement in performance even though they’re operating near full capacity. My system refuses to run at 6000MHz with all four sticks installed, triggering error code C5. With just two sticks, it functions smoothly and feels much faster. Any activity like logging in or launching an app causes significant lag and stuttering until completion. It seems there’s a communication issue inside the machine, even though hardware checks confirm compatibility. I haven’t experienced a crash or BSOD recently after several troubleshooting steps. Running 3Dmark shows the system isn’t performing well, yet it still delivers acceptable gaming speeds. The CPU is running hotter now, likely due to repeated RAM removal and the need to reapply thermal paste.
I began with the simplest setup, connecting only the essential drives, and it functioned well. The problems I face now appeared unexpectedly, and the reliability software indicates Windows 11 keeps failing, followed by a hardware warning. The images above show a 'kernel security check failure' and a repeated code error. It’s possible the SSD was damaged due to using a different cable than the others, which might have been of lower quality and caused a short circuit. I’m not sure about this, but that’s my explanation based on what I’ve read.
I successfully achieved 4600mhz with auto tuning (no forced expo) across four sticks, but using the "icarus" setting pushed it up to 5000mhz. This triggered a persistent C5 error code on the BIOS without any reset or reboot option. I’ll revisit this later when I’m working on my PC.
I've adjusted the RAM speed to 3600 so all the sticks are active and ready, and I closed the verifier that said it wasn't working. Still experiencing lag when launching apps, and I'm unsure what could cause this issue. I plan to record myself opening HWMonitor to demonstrate the problem. It might not work since I've already had a BSOD after trying once.
A memory check tool ran and everything appeared normal. The computer still struggled with software launches, so I’m trying to format the drive for a fresh setup. Still, the system’s home screen showed several problems, including many BSODs, live kernel 141 codes, 1a8, 1b8 errors, and GPU driver failures. I’m exporting more diagnostic files.