This is your first build, and it's made of bricks.
This is your first build, and it's made of bricks.
New build isn't functioning properly https://pcpartpicker.com/list/86bQwc. Once the PC was assembled, playstation games worked fine without any problems. However, the system would freeze when installing the VGA driver—download started, picture appeared briefly, then disappeared and the screen flashed black several times. It likely flickered before locking onto the "TUF Gaming" screen, which then wouldn't load Windows at all. Every time this happened, the system would get stuck in that flickering state and stop responding. The only solution mentioned was replacing the SSD in the BIOS and reinstalling Windows. If I tried to reinstall drivers, I had to start over completely. After uninstalling and reinstalling, switching from Windows 11 to 10 repeatedly didn't help; even after a fresh install, I couldn't boot properly anymore. I'm really frustrated and might be tempted to take it apart just to get something working. Please, someone with expertise can assist me. Also, I can't even open Windows normally—safe mode only lets me see nothing, and it's not helping at all.
The RAM kit doesn't match the board or processor setup. I faced a similar challenge that matched this exact situation. Switched to QVL-compatible RAM and everything works now. If this wasn't an issue before, it's starting to happen more often. It took me about four months of frustration trying to figure it out.
It’s typical for the display to flicker or go dark multiple times when updating a graphics driver. This usually isn’t a full crash but rather instability that can disrupt your system. If you’re shutting it down manually, power loss during the update might be the cause. When it hard-crashs, check the error code or light indicator on your PC. Regarding installation, are you obtaining the driver from Asus’s official support page or are you using GeForce Experience?
Run memtest on a USB drive and evaluate your memory by starting from the stick. If doubts remain, adjust BIOS settings to lower RAM speeds to 2400 or 2666 MHz for better compatibility if the motherboard resists changes. Download the latest drivers from nVidia’s site, avoiding beta or experimental versions. If problems persist, revert to an older version (about a month prior to your current attempt). Based on your description, it appears the driver is corrupting files in Windows, preventing a smooth boot and forcing a reinstall. This could stem from a failing RAM module or a defective GPU component, as the driver might only activate parts of the card when installed. A faulty RAM chip or GPU issue might not be obvious until the driver loads fully, at which point only a limited portion of the card is operational. Consider testing on another machine to isolate whether the problem lies with your PC’s hardware or the driver itself.