A lot of Problems After Cleaning PC

[Talbi_]

So I've recently cleaned my PC (physically) and since been experiencing a lot of issues. BSODs, Crashing, Low FPS, Freezing/Stuttering when moving windows, Audio, etc.

I've gotten IRQL_DRIVER_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSODs when trying to play CS:GO, after fixing that I now get 200fps and dipping to 80- when moving mouse-a lot less than normally (usually I get ~300 fps).

Specs:
CPU: i7-8700k @ 3.7Ghz
Cooler: Corsair H100i v2
Mobo: ASUS Z370-H
RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR4 3000Mhz
GPU: ASUS ROG STRIX 1070Ti

I've ran Cinebench and got ~1300 pts. (CPU)
I've ran Memtest86 for 1+ hours with no errors
GPU Temps Idle at ~50c (no fan rpm)
CPU Temps Idle at ~40c

I've tried for over 2 days now to fix the issues with no luck at all. When I boot from a USB Drive I don't seem to be getting any BSODs but I didn't try to play any games. I've updated my Windows, BIOS, GPU Drivers, Audio Drivers- everything- with no luck.

It also seems as my Windows is slower than usual- running off an SSD but seems slower and unresponsive unlike normally.

Please help me as I can't do anything apart from stare at my desktop at this moment.

.dmp files:
https://ufile.io/m6n65
https://ufile.io/if5tt
https://ufile.io/tdr35

Thank you!

 

[Gingerbread]

Seems like you might have messed up a cable on your hdd/ssd. Open your case and unplug and replug every cable just in case.

 

[sla70r]

Yeah I would take out your main pieces and put it back together. Did you use a air pressure can? (Keyboard cleaner?) From what I've read, I'm guessing you either dmg'd something during cleaning or a wire is loose. I'm leaning towards something being loose.

 

[Talbi_]

Seems like you might have messed up a cable on your hdd/ssd. Open your case and unplug and replug every cable just in case.

I have just replugged both SATA3 and POWER cables, and still getting ~85fps on Cinebench R15 (way less than normally, lest run had 90 fps)

Yeah I would take out your main pieces and put it back together. Did you use a air pressure can? (Keyboard cleaner?) From what I've read, I'm guessing you either dmg'd something during cleaning or a wire is loose. I'm leaning towards something being loose.

I didn't use any vacuum/compressed air, just unplugged all the cables and fans, reapplied thermal paste to the CPU and GPU, and organized the cables, cleaning was done with a paper towel and alcohol wipes.

I'd also want to mention, yesterday I've been getting BSODs and stuff, but the day I've rebuilt the PC I didn't have any issues (apart from fan noise) that I got right now

 

[Gingerbread]

You reapplied thermal paste yourself? Are tou sure you did a good job? If you overdo it with paste you might have issues.

 

[Talbi_]

You reapplied thermal paste yourself? Are tou sure you did a good job? If you overdo it with paste you might have issues.

After spending too much time trying to reapply nicely, reran Cinebench R15 to get 87fps.. still seems low for this kind of card

Edit. Rerunning CS:GO as well and still getting 80- dips at 1080p Medium Settings

 

[Talbi_]

Bump^ Still looking for a solution/fix

 

[drivinfast247]

You disassembled the GPU and reapplied thermal compound?

 

[Talbi_]

You disassembled the GPU and reapplied thermal compound?

Yeah- to get better thermals, as Gingerbread said, I've reopened and cleaned it and reapplied it better, touching most of the dye.

I've followed this tutorial- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GUySjP7-gI&t=74s

 

[Talbi_]

Turns out something in my Windows installation/drivers is bad, probably some program- booting into my USB eHDD reveals that I can play at normal framerates with no lag.. so I guess I'll need to reinstall windows.. :/