Question PC becomes unresponsive out of nowhere.

[uncannyavocado]

Today my PC started to get extremely laggy while being idle, started to get unresponsive and any apps couldn't be opened. I couldn't shut down or restart so I had the only option to shut it down by holding the power button. After a few hours, I had the same issue but it wasn't lagging at all, I was able to close any apps but not open them, and just like I mentioned before the only choice I had, was to shut it down by holding the power button. After that, I benchmarked on Cinebench, and Cyberpunk 2077 with no unusual results, I uninstalled the latest Windows quality update, checked my drivers, and scanned my system for any corrupt files with no results. Later I opened YouTube on Chome and the same happened again. I have no idea what's causing this, as this is the first time such a problem has occurred to me.

PC Specs:
Ryzen 5 5600
RX6650XT
Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite
DDR4 8x2 3200MT/s
Samsung 980
MWE 650 Bronze V2

 

[DaleH]

Today my PC started to get extremely laggy while being idle, started to get unresponsive and any apps couldn't be opened. I couldn't shut down or restart so I had the only option to shut it down by holding the power button. After a few hours, I had the same issue but it wasn't lagging at all, I was able to close any apps but not open them, and just like I mentioned before the only choice I had, was to shut it down by holding the power button. After that, I benchmarked on Cinebench, and Cyberpunk 2077 with no unusual results, I uninstalled the latest Windows quality update, checked my drivers, and scanned my system for any corrupt files with no results. Later I opened YouTube on Chome and the same happened again. I have no idea what's causing this, as this is the first time such a problem has occurred to me.

PC Specs:
Ryzen 5 5600
RX6650XT
DDR4 8x2 3200MT/s
Samsung 980

Suggest you open task manager and monitor performance and see if that gives you any clues when the problem occurs.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

DDR4 8x2

is this from a 2x 8GB kit
or 2 separate 1x 8GB kits?

and include the make & model of the PSU + it's overall time in use.

 

[uncannyavocado]

is this from a 2x 8GB kit
or 2 separate 1x 8GB kits?

and include the make & model of the PSU + it's overall time in use.

2x8 from G.Skill
Also, my PSU is MWE 650W Bronze, and I use my PC between 3-6 hours a day.

 

[uncannyavocado]

Suggest you open task manager and monitor performance and see if that gives you any clues when the problem occurs.

Task Manager freezes whenever the problem occurs.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I use my PC between 3-6 hours a day

the power supply's overall time of use as in lifespan, not use per day.

the majority of the MWE series units are mid-low quality and after regular use for any extended amount of time will likely start showing issues like what you're seeing.

 

[uncannyavocado]

the power supply's overall time of use as in lifespan, not use per day.

the majority of the MWE series units are mid-low quality and after regular use for any extended amount of time will likely start showing issues like what you're seeing.

If so I've been using it for 1 year and 1 month