Zayne

I've been experiencing random freezes on my PC since late November after I updated to Windows 10 20H2. Pretty much it just happens out of nowhere while I'm using my computer as normal and then the audio cuts out, and things slowly become more and more unresponsive (e.g., key input stops, context menus are stuck, windows stop allowing me to move them around/resize them). It's mostly noticeable when the time on the taskbar freezes, and basically at that point, even if I reach a shut down menu, it doesn't unfreeze until it's hard rebooted. I've struggled to narrow down what the problem might be. I did a full clean install of Windows 10 at the start of this year, I upgraded my power supply, swapped my upgraded graphics card to my old one, and I'm still experiencing it. I'm beginning to wonder if it has something to do with my motherboard, CPU, or maybe even cooling, but I have no idea. Any ideas what the issue might be? System Information Windows 10 Pro 20H2 Build 19042.746 AMD Ryzen 3600 (with stock cooler) ASRock A520M-ITX Crucial Ballistix 16GB Kit (2x 8GB DDR4 3200 MHz) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX 4GB Palit GPU 512GB Gigabyte M.2 NVMe SSD 650W Cooler Master 80 PLUS Gold Modular PSU NZXT H210i Mini-ITX Case (with stock cooling)

I’ll try to make this short and easy to understand: This evening I plugged an externally power USB Hub into the front IO of the PC I recently built. As soon and the connector made contact with the port, the PC immediately shut off. However, the USB fan I had plugged in was still working, uninterrupted. Seconds later, the smell of smoke filled the room and I was having a massive anxiety attack. The PC refuses to turn on at all as a result of all this. What I would love to know right now is essentially what exactly happened. Did it kill my motherboard? My PSU (I doubt it)? EVERYTHING PERHAPS?! Also, could I be eligible for replacement parts? I should also mention I have no spare compatible parts to complete tests with. I’d just like to thank y’all in advance. Any help or feedback is just really appreciated. :’(

I'm not sure actually. I'm just now trying again...

Last week I purchased a pre-used PC with decent looking specs, with the intention of upgrading it and using it for light gaming, video editing and livestreaming. While attempting to install a low profile graphics card, I discovered that none of the PCI slots lined up with the ones on the case. I am not sure whether getting a new case would fix the problem (which I was going to do after the upgrades). The motherboard is an ASRock FM2A68M-HD+, and the case is some filthy old Cooler Master case, if it helps. I just thought I'd come here for help before I bought a new case.