Windows 11 Experiencing Freezing Issues

Issue: Computer experiencing freezing episodes randomly, even during light usage.

Hardware:

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5900X (not overclocked)

- Motherboard: Gigabyte 570x Elite Wifi

- GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC

- RAM: Gigabyte Ballistix 3600 32GB

- Storage: Samsung 970 PRO NVMe

- Operating System: Windows 11 Version 22H2 (OS Build 22621.1778)

- Applications: Steam, Chrome, Brave Browser, Discord

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

1. Removed all SATA SSDs, running only on the new NVMe drive.

2. Reinstalled Windows 11 and installed the latest Nvidia driver for the RTX 3080.

3. Conducted a thorough RAM test which passed without issues.

4. Ran Prime 95 stress test on the CPU, monitored temperatures which remained within optimal range.

Observations:

- The system runs smoothly while gaming (playing Apex Legends, DOOM, Battlefield).

- However, random freezes occur when idle on the desktop or using a browser.

- Event Viewer analysis did not reveal any prominent issues.

- Addressed DCOM errors, but the freezes persisted.

Attempts:

- Considered switching to Windows 10 on a separate drive, but encountered freezing during installation and post-installation.

- Suspicions are leaning towards a hardware-related issue, as the problem persists across different Windows versions.

Assessment:

- Considering potential CPU instability or failure as a factor due to stability under load.

- Contemplating the idea of adjusting CPU voltage slightly higher than usual to enhance stability during normal operation.

Seeking Recommendations:

Seeking advice and fresh suggestions to resolve persistent freezing issues regardless of the attempted operating system installations. Open to any insights or guidance provided.