Microfreezing/Stuttering after upgrading PC specs

[ayz]

Thanks for your answer.

Yes, I had tried each RAM with the GPU in the MB.

I just redid it with the GPU removed from the MB, the issue still happened when trying each RAM separately.
However I noticed that with one of the RAM stick, the issue was way more frequent. With the 1st RAM stick, I had the issue every ~30 seconds, where with the 2nd RAM stick, I had the issue every ~5 seconds. I double-checked to see if it was persistent ; and yes, one of the RAM stick is way more affected by the issue.

I did try with the computer in Safe Mode, but without networking it is hard to see if the issue happened, as to see clearly if it happens I watch a video or start a game, so I cannot tell if the issue is still there in Safe Mode.

I also tried with Safe Mode + networking, where the issue was definitely still there.

[phillpower2]

Based on the testing and the hardware already replaced the CPU or outside chance the RAM is bad, the fact that the issue is present with both sticks of RAM but one is worse than the other means that it could still be the CPU, question is though, did you test both sticks - one at a time in the other slots, the slots as well as the RAM have to be ruled out.

[ayz]

I just finished testing:

RAM sticks were initially on slots 1-3
Tested on slots 2-4
Tested one at a time, on each slot.

Every time, the issue was still there.

[phillpower2]

Only three things left to check, a known good stick of RAM a generic CPU as opposed to the Dell one and a stock CPU cooler and fresh thermal compound, a heatsink applying uneven pressure atop of a CPU can cause all sorts of problems.

[Bruce]

@ayz - you logged in today but haven’t updated - do you still need help?

[ayz]

Hello, yes I still do need help ; I am waiting on having the necessary components to do the tests, i will update then

[ayz]

Update :

I checked with a know stick of RAM (Corsair Vengeance DDR4 LPX),
A basic Intel CPU cooler,
And applied fresh thermal compound (I used one from a brand called “WE”, I don’t know if this is good)

None of these fixed the problem, does this mean that it comes from the CPU ? I got to buy a new one?

[phillpower2]

Was the test done with the add on GPU removed from the PCI-E slot on the MB.

[ayz]

No, the last tests were done with the GPU in the PCI-E slot. I Can try without the GPU right now

[phillpower2]

Should of done that before posting your reply #23

[ayz]

Sorry about that -

Just done testing with the same components and without the GPU, the issue is still here.

[phillpower2]

Looking like an alternative CPU is going to be needed as it is the only component that has been present throughout, it may well be fine in a like for like Dell computer but as previously mentioned Dell modify hardware to suit lower power requirements meaning that the CPU is not compatible with third party MBs.

Just a word of caution, for any new CPU or one that you may be able to borrow for testing purposes, be sure to check that you have the latest BIOS that is available or any later CPU may not get recognised.

[ayz]

Alright. I am not able to borrow a CPU so I have to buy a new one. Which one would be a good choice? Considering the MDB has a 1151 socket

[phillpower2]

I would suggest that you get the present CPU tested before replacing it, if confirmed as being the cause, put up with it until you have the funds to upgrade to an i9 and some faster RAM.

[ayz]

How can I get the present CPU tested?