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Question PC Freezing with no apparent pattern

Jul 20, 2024
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Hello, My computer freezes a lot (2-5 minutes after startup) and I can't open any apps that weren't pre-installed with my OS (Debian 12 because Windows kept giving me a "missing media driver error that I couldn't fix for the life of me). I have ran CPU and GPU stress tests without freezing successfully and changed storage. Also tried 2 different brands of ram and freezing still persisted. However, when I am playing web based games like 1v1.lol (apps don't work), my computer runs gracefully. Everyday tasks cause it to freeze. Any ideas for the cause or any solutions? Ironically my computer did not freeze writing this.

Specs:
CPU - Ryzen 5 3600
GPU - RX 5500XT 4gb
MOBO - ASRock B450m ac/r2.0
Ram - Silicon Power 16gb kit (ddr4 3200)
Storage - Silicon Power 512gb m.2 OR Teamgroup 240 SATA ssd
PSU - Thermaltake Smart 500w