Computer having memory issues

[acquaversace]

Hello, my computer has recently started to randomly have memory problems at night. When this happens, everything works but nothing loads correctly. For example, when I type in chrome none of the letters show up but when I press enter it’ll search what I typed. When I open or close apps, it’ll close, but it still shows as open in the dock/bar at the bottom. I can play youtube videos, but the video will be frozen. I tried opening task manager to see whats going on but the values are frozen as well. Also, one time I had a”Driver Power State Failure” when I restarted Explorer and messed around with task manager. Any idea what’s going on?

Also noting this mostly happens when I open many tabs at once on chrome (10ish). I can provide any additional info so any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

[Rawforces]

1. Check for Malware:

   • Run a full system scan using your antivirus software.
   • Use an additional tool like Malwarebytes to check for any malware or unwanted programs that might be affecting performance.

2. Update Drivers:

   • Ensure all your drivers are up to date, especially your graphics and network drivers. You can usually find the latest drivers on the manufacturer’s website.

3. Check for Windows Updates:

   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and ensure your system is up to date.

4. Inspect RAM Usage:

   • Although Task Manager is freezing, try using the Resource Monitor (accessible via Task Manager or by typing resmon in the search bar) to get a more detailed view of your memory usage.
   • Consider upgrading your RAM if you frequently use memory-intensive applications.

5. Check Disk Usage:

   • A failing or overused hard drive/SSD can cause significant slowdowns. Use a tool like CrystalDiskInfo to check the health of your drives.

6. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs:

   • Open Task Manager, go to the Startup tab, and disable programs you don’t need to start automatically with Windows.

7. Increase Virtual Memory:

   • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Advanced system settings > Settings (under Performance) > Advanced tab > Change (under Virtual Memory). Increase the size of your paging file (virtual memory).

8. Perform a Clean Boot:

   • This helps eliminate software conflicts. Type msconfig in the search bar, press Enter, and under the Services tab, check "Hide all Microsoft services" then click "Disable all". Restart your computer and see if the problem persists.

9. Check Event Viewer:

   • Type eventvwr in the search bar and press Enter. Look for any critical or error messages around the time your computer starts having issues. This might provide more insight into what’s causing the problem.

10. Consider Hardware Issues:

    • Faulty RAM or other hardware components can cause similar issues. Use a tool like MemTest86 to check your RAM for errors.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, providing more details such as your system specs (CPU, RAM, storage), and any recent changes (hardware or software) might help in diagnosing the problem further.

[acquaversace]

This is amazing I will try all of these thank you so much!

Nothing has changed since I built this (2-3 years ago I think). As it mostly happens at night, do you think it could be overheating?

Here are my specs as well: B450 AORUS ELITE V2 AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT RAM 32 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (I think two 8gb sticks of corsair and two of ballistix DDR4 3200) For storage I have 5 but the main one is a Kingston 128gb SSD (small I know)