Troubleshooting help

[DELpops]

Hey folks,

 

This is the first time I reach out to a forum for opinions and assistance with a computer matter. I hope you aren't to hard on me if my question is a tad basic.

 

Is there any software out there that could be used to scan and identify all the components and / or peripherals connected to a machine?

I've heard of a couple websites than can analyze a computer build and find issues, are they any good?

 

Here's why I ask.

I bought a decent desktop a while back and added components to it. Now, I'm not quite sure what I have in my FrankenPuter, and I'm not aware if I created long term issues for the system down the road (lack of power, etc.)

 

I added RAM and quite a bit of storage. I've noticed some of the storage drives sometimes "flicker" - they disconnect / reconnect a few times, then it steadies out and it's smooth sailing for a while.

 

I just started wondering if maybe it's an issue with the power supply - not being able to supply enough juice...

 

From what I know, without being 100% certain to be honest, this is the computer build:

 

MBD: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon

CPU: Intel i7-8700K

GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070

SSD: Samsung 960 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 (1TB),

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15 (upgraded from 16GB to 32GB)

CoolMaster Liquid cooling

 

+ (I also have)

An external 8TB Seagate (HDD),

2 external 2TB WD My passport (HDD),

1 external 1TB Samsung T5 (SSD).

 

Granted, all the external drives are not always connected, but they are connected quite often as I have some work files on them.

Most of my day-to-day files are stored on my external 8TB Seagate.

 

This is my go to machine for work. I cannot afford to have it crash on me in the near future. I work in architecture and design, on large 3D files including CAD, Revit models and Lumion (rendering).

 

I appreciate all the help I can get, thanks! 

[SavageNeo]

Whta psu does it have?=

[DigitalGoat]

23 minutes ago, DELpops said:

Hey folks,

 

This is the first time I reach out to a forum for opinions and assistance with a computer matter. I hope you aren't to hard on me if my question is a tad basic.

 

Is there any software out there that could be used to scan and identify all the components and / or peripherals connected to a machine?

I've heard of a couple websites than can analyze a computer build and find issues, are they any good?

 

Here's why I ask.

I bought a decent desktop a while back and added components to it. Now, I'm not quite sure what I have in my FrankenPuter, and I'm not aware if I created long term issues for the system down the road (lack of power, etc.)

 

I added RAM and quite a bit of storage. I've noticed some of the storage drives sometimes "flicker" - they disconnect / reconnect a few times, then it steadies out and it's smooth sailing for a while.

 

I just started wondering if maybe it's an issue with the power supply - not being able to supply enough juice...

 

From what I know, without being 100% certain to be honest, this is the computer build:

 

MBD: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon

CPU: Intel i7-8700K

GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070

SSD: Samsung 960 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 (1TB),

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15 (upgraded from 16GB to 32GB)

CoolMaster Liquid cooling

 

+ (I also have)

An external 8TB Seagate (HDD),

2 external 2TB WD My passport (HDD),

1 external 1TB Samsung T5 (SSD).

 

Granted, all the external drives are not always connected, but they are connected quite often as I have some work files on them.

Most of my day-to-day files are stored on my external 8TB Seagate.

 

This is my go to machine for work. I cannot afford to have it crash on me in the near future. I work in architecture and design, on large 3D files including CAD, Revit models and Lumion (rendering).

 

I appreciate all the help I can get, thanks! 

HWinfo64 (free), Sisoft Sandra (limited functions trial) are two that come to mind. Windows device manager can show devices by connection. Take the side off the computer and visually check (best method, and also free).

Drives disconnecting and reconnecting could be a PSU issue, a motherboard issue, a USB port issue (shared ports) or a driver issue (USB hub). Try combinations of drives plugged in and switch around on ports to see if there is any pattern discernible.

When trouble shooting, try only one type of problem detection at a time.