Your computer is cursed and won't fix itself. Need assistance?
Your computer is cursed and won't fix itself. Need assistance?
This article details a frustrating period with my computer's performance. It experienced a range of problems including audio distortion, system freezes, and unexpected crashes. Initially, I suspected the power supply was the culprit, but after replacing it, the issues continued. Over time, the symptoms became more erratic—sometimes there were no problems at all, only followed by sudden outages.
I spent hours playing games like RE3 remake and RE4 demo while monitoring system temperatures, yet I couldn't identify a consistent pattern. One day, after a long gaming session, my PC crashed when launching Destiny 2, displaying a marmot error. Investigating this further, I found the error message suggested checking the integrity of game files. This step led to a complete freeze, with glitchy audio and a severely distorted second monitor. I attempted to resolve it by powering down the system, restarting, and verifying the D2 files, but the problem persisted.
Another concern was audio issues, which had been absent during normal gameplay but reappeared intermittently. I ran memory tests using burnintest, which initially showed several errors, though subsequent checks didn't confirm any problems. I haven’t yet used memtest and don’t have a USB drive for that test. My system’s boot drive showed a high outstanding percentage, prompting me to suspect a failing hard drive.
I also experimented with swapping in an RX 570 GPU, which worked well for RE3 remake but not for RE4 demo or RDR2. This inconsistency made it difficult to pinpoint the root cause. My GPU was only operating at around 60% utilization, and my frame rate was noticeably lower than expected. I didn’t encounter overheating issues, and my CPU voltage and RAM timings were within normal ranges.
Despite trying various diagnostics—ram testing, benchmarking, and hardware swaps—I’m still struggling to isolate the problem. The situation is becoming increasingly confusing, and I’m finding it hard to stay calm while dealing with these persistent glitches. I’m reaching out for advice because this is taking a toll on my patience and confidence in troubleshooting.
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Great, I'll proceed with that once the memory test is complete.
Ram performed a clean entry at the stock. Conducted an overnight XMP test to check for any problems with XMP.