Issue:
Computer experiencing frequent freezing even during light usage.
Hardware:
Intel Core i7-10700K processor.
MSI Z490-A PRO motherboard.
Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super.
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB.
Storage: Crucial P1 NVMe SSD.
OS: Windows 11 Pro.
Apps:
Steam for gaming.
Mozilla Firefox.
Discord.
Microsoft Office suite.
Troubleshoot:
Removed all peripherals and ran the system on bare essentials.
Freshly installed Windows 11 with the latest graphics driver only.
Conducted thorough stress tests on RAM and CPU, with no issues identified.
System performance stable during gaming sessions, but freezes persist during idle desktop usage.
Extensive analysis in Event Viewer yielding no significant anomalies.
Attempted to switch to Windows 10 on a separate drive, encountered freeze during installation and subsequent operation.
Considering hardware malfunction as potential cause due to consistent freezing across different OS versions.
Contemplating if the aging CPU (5 years old) might require increased voltage for stable operation.
Seeking guidance on adjusting voltage settings for improved system reliability.
Seeking fresh insights and recommendations to address persistent freezing issues.
[Note: Experiencing freezing during Windows 10 and 11 installations as well.]
