System freezes when GPU usage is high
System freezes when GPU usage is high
Once the drive was reinstalled, everything worked perfectly. It appeared correctly placed, though it seems there were some issues before. I'll continue to keep an eye on it, but so far this straightforward fix has been effective. Thanks @Bjoolz
I experienced additional crashes after reseating the storage device. I backed up all my information, then proceeded with a fresh Windows installation—starting with the same drive and switching to another spare NVMe unit. Before finishing, I discovered the Samsung drive (located next to the GPU) wasn’t positioned correctly. The BIOS confirmed this. So I removed the WD drive completely, installed the Samsung unit in its proper slot, and ran a full 8-hour test drive without issues. Now I believe the problem lies with the WD drive itself, or possibly the NVMe port on the motherboard. My next steps are still under investigation, but it seems the main drive isn’t the culprit. Fortunately, I have my data safely backed up, a spare 500GB drive available, a Ventoy key with Win11 installed, and Linux tools ready if needed. I’m prepared to diagnose further or reinstall if necessary.