The game halts during startup due to issues.
The game halts during startup due to issues.
Use free tools like Heaven Benchmark or try AIDA64 (30-day trial) or prime95. For 3DMark, run their stress tests though they’re less intense than the ones I mentioned earlier. You can also check Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 for CPU stress testing.
Verify the system's stability to identify any problems like BSODs, graphical glitches, or irregularities. Have you confirmed all power connections are secure with the cables? I understand you modified the case but haven't checked for shorts. Also, consider removing the system from the case and reassembling it on a cardboard box—like a motherboard box without the anti-static bag—to test performance in a more open environment, such as in games or Minecraft.
You recently discussed another thread with @ragnarok0273 about spray painting the case. Did you also coat the standoffs on the motherboard? A poor ground connection could be an issue. The photos you shared might not clarify the situation.