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The AdviceComputer has stopped working, should you consider repairing or rebuilding it?

The AdviceComputer has stopped working, should you consider repairing or rebuilding it?

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NOT_A_ROADMAN
Junior Member

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12-16-2017, 06:45 PM

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I've been adjusting this system for nearly a decade, keeping it mostly unchanged. It still uses the original hardware from nine years prior—a Midi X370 AM5 Mobo, Corsair Memory, and a Samsung 970 SSD. Recently, it began stuttering during startup, suggesting a hardware issue rather than software problems. I'm not experiencing temperature concerns, and the boot process is already sluggish, so I suspect the problem lies with the SSD. Since it's old, replacing most components except the power supply and graphics card would be wise. I don't want to wait until 2026.

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NOT_A_ROADMAN

12-16-2017, 06:45 PM #1

I've been adjusting this system for nearly a decade, keeping it mostly unchanged. It still uses the original hardware from nine years prior—a Midi X370 AM5 Mobo, Corsair Memory, and a Samsung 970 SSD. Recently, it began stuttering during startup, suggesting a hardware issue rather than software problems. I'm not experiencing temperature concerns, and the boot process is already sluggish, so I suspect the problem lies with the SSD. Since it's old, replacing most components except the power supply and graphics card would be wise. I don't want to wait until 2026.

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GTH1
Junior Member

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12-16-2017, 10:45 PM

#2

Complete setup details would be helpful

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GTH1

12-16-2017, 10:45 PM #2

Complete setup details would be helpful

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KoolaidMan_154
Member

56

12-17-2017, 07:55 PM

#3

That's an AM4 socket MB but what are your CPU, GPU and PSU ?
Theoretically you could replace just MB with a B450/x470. or B550/x570 and/or upgrade to a still produced CPU from 5000 series. That way you could keep RAM too as well as storage. 5700X3D and 5800X3D are still formidable gaming CPUs specially if you don't plan on upgrading GPU soon.
RAM and SSD you can check with appropriate tools.

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KoolaidMan_154

12-17-2017, 07:55 PM #3

That's an AM4 socket MB but what are your CPU, GPU and PSU ?
Theoretically you could replace just MB with a B450/x470. or B550/x570 and/or upgrade to a still produced CPU from 5000 series. That way you could keep RAM too as well as storage. 5700X3D and 5800X3D are still formidable gaming CPUs specially if you don't plan on upgrading GPU soon.
RAM and SSD you can check with appropriate tools.

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The_attaker
Junior Member

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12-17-2017, 08:17 PM

#4

I think SSD might be the issue. We should get complete system details, such as the PSU's make and model.

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The_attaker

12-17-2017, 08:17 PM #4

I think SSD might be the issue. We should get complete system details, such as the PSU's make and model.

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Carsland123
Senior Member

398

12-22-2017, 11:48 AM

#5

Check if you can pinpoint the origin of your issue before attempting an upgrade. Removing software and Windows can be done by running memtest—it doesn’t require Windows. A complete pass with no errors will confirm the result. Verify if your motherboard’s BIOS is up to date. What is the model of your power supply unit? A defective PSU is a common suspect when troubleshooting odd problems. How much space remains on your SSD matters; running out of room can cause boot issues. Insufficient space can often be resolved without data loss.

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Carsland123

12-22-2017, 11:48 AM #5

Check if you can pinpoint the origin of your issue before attempting an upgrade. Removing software and Windows can be done by running memtest—it doesn’t require Windows. A complete pass with no errors will confirm the result. Verify if your motherboard’s BIOS is up to date. What is the model of your power supply unit? A defective PSU is a common suspect when troubleshooting odd problems. How much space remains on your SSD matters; running out of room can cause boot issues. Insufficient space can often be resolved without data loss.

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PT2015
Junior Member

2

12-23-2017, 08:27 PM

#6

Unfortunately the monitor isn't showing properly, possibly due to weak signal. I'm relying on memory details:
PSU: Seasonic 850w platinum bought together with GPU.
GPU: Gigabye RTX 3090
CPU: Ryzen 3800X
Memory: Corsair Platinum 32 GB 3200 mhz
SSD: Samsung 960 Evo 1 TB nVME at around 80% capacity.
MB: Msi X370 BIOS updated after CPU purchase.
I'm most sure the power supply is reliable. It should be replaced soon because my system was due for a new one. A spare AM4 unit could be used temporarily. Most of my files are in the cloud, only apps need reinstalling.
Update:
Fixed temporarily
I removed several items, ran TRIM and deleted most apps except around 10 developers. Then I used Windows Update's system repair tool.

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PT2015

12-23-2017, 08:27 PM #6

Unfortunately the monitor isn't showing properly, possibly due to weak signal. I'm relying on memory details:
PSU: Seasonic 850w platinum bought together with GPU.
GPU: Gigabye RTX 3090
CPU: Ryzen 3800X
Memory: Corsair Platinum 32 GB 3200 mhz
SSD: Samsung 960 Evo 1 TB nVME at around 80% capacity.
MB: Msi X370 BIOS updated after CPU purchase.
I'm most sure the power supply is reliable. It should be replaced soon because my system was due for a new one. A spare AM4 unit could be used temporarily. Most of my files are in the cloud, only apps need reinstalling.
Update:
Fixed temporarily
I removed several items, ran TRIM and deleted most apps except around 10 developers. Then I used Windows Update's system repair tool.

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CycloMbre
Junior Member

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01-01-2018, 04:31 AM

#7

I might check the SSD's condition using CrystalDiskInfo.

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CycloMbre

01-01-2018, 04:31 AM #7

I might check the SSD's condition using CrystalDiskInfo.

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ThePunisher99
Member

57

01-01-2018, 06:29 AM

#8

Appearance is satisfactory at 93% health with 78TB writes. It seems a TRIM was required after installing a 78GB program that freed up 150GB of space, which occurred a few days prior. Still, it would be wise to upgrade next year since the components are nearing their 10-year mark.

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ThePunisher99

01-01-2018, 06:29 AM #8

Appearance is satisfactory at 93% health with 78TB writes. It seems a TRIM was required after installing a 78GB program that freed up 150GB of space, which occurred a few days prior. Still, it would be wise to upgrade next year since the components are nearing their 10-year mark.

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coolcol7
Junior Member

9

01-01-2018, 07:14 AM

#9

I agree.

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coolcol7

01-01-2018, 07:14 AM #9

I agree.

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xEchoz
Member

208

01-01-2018, 01:52 PM

#10

It seems the issue came back within a week. I'm considering swapping out my motherboard, CPU, SSD, and RAM. The GPU and power supply should work for now unless the new hardware offers much better performance than the GTX 3090 in the $1000 range. The parts I’m evaluating are: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ($474), V-Color DDR5 Manta XFinity (2x64GB, 6400 mhz, $490), MSI MAG B850M Mortar Wifi ($240), and Samsung SSD 9100 Pro 4TB without heatsink ($400).

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xEchoz

01-01-2018, 01:52 PM #10

It seems the issue came back within a week. I'm considering swapping out my motherboard, CPU, SSD, and RAM. The GPU and power supply should work for now unless the new hardware offers much better performance than the GTX 3090 in the $1000 range. The parts I’m evaluating are: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ($474), V-Color DDR5 Manta XFinity (2x64GB, 6400 mhz, $490), MSI MAG B850M Mortar Wifi ($240), and Samsung SSD 9100 Pro 4TB without heatsink ($400).