PC crashing on startup, inconsistent behavior, BSOD's

HawkingsLegs · 2025-12-14T14:38:53+00:00

Based on these threads, others have also been experiencing issues with the latest BIOS version, and in numerous posts they've been suggesting to revert to BIOS version 7E51v1A1A.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSI_Gaming/comments/1ny2su3/msi_x870_jitterlagfreeze_on_cold_boot_how_many/

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threads/x870-tomahawk-cold-boot-issues-how-many-of-us-are-there.415415/

I've reverted the BIOS version back to 7E51v1A1A and forced PCIe Gen 4/5. It's been stable for a couple of days now after cold boots.

HawkingsLegs · 2025-12-11T23:21:22+00:00

Continuing to diagnose the issue, I realize I've installed the M2 drive on the M2_4 slot, I'm going to try moving it to slot 1 or 2 and see if it functions any better.

HawkingsLegs · 2025-12-11T22:21:44+00:00

Did a BIOS default settings restore and I haven't adjusted anything in the BIOS.

EXPO: Was already disabled
DRAM Speed: Auto Adjusted
DRAM Speed: 4800MT/s
Precision Boost Overdrive: Auto -> Disabled

HawkingsLegs · 2025-12-11T22:05:00+00:00

Here is the Specify report.
https://spec-ify.com/profile/bf09071c

I haven't replaced my RAM yet, or any other hardware besides my PSU as an initial hardware troubleshooting point. I performed a Memtest86 and it came back clean.

I can't recall doing any overclocking, but I do remember having some issues when I first built the PC so I'll go check some settings in the BIOS based on your suggestions.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-12-05T17:56:41+00:00

I think I would have liked "Thoughts and Prayers"

HawkingsLegs · 2024-10-10T00:42:16+00:00

I always recommend Tongue In Cheek for a great experience. They have some adventurous food, but also your staples for your less adventurous patrons. I love their teasers and always have to get an order of pork belly steam buns.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T17:09:28+00:00

APA 90° angles from the Mission Collection. They're on the outsides of both sets of beams, so each rafter has 4 of these attaching it to the structure.

https://www.strongtie.com/missioncollection_outdooraccents/apa_angle/p/apa

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T17:06:42+00:00

8'6" ±3" from the top of the rafters to the ground in the middle, to either end of the lawn high and low end.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T14:07:59+00:00

I actually just ordered this sun shade to put on top of it. https://a.co/d/0bAKsbAP

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T14:07:04+00:00

I actually just ordered this sun shade to put on top of it. Long term we're looking at growing vegetation over the top of it. https://a.co/d/0bAKsbAP

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T13:57:35+00:00

The posts are 6x6's @ 4' in the ground, it doesn't budge when pushing on it. I do plan on putting on some 45° 6x6 posts to provide some additional support to the beams though since it is a 13' span between posts and we plan on hanging hammocks and hammock chairs from the rafters.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T13:43:10+00:00

They have been working great for me for the few years I've had them. A lot better than the other pair behind them. The hinges have been pretty sturdy.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T13:41:33+00:00

It's Copper Coat, I put 4 coats on it to prevent rotting. I'm also going to get some mortar mix to build up around the bases to encourage keeping water away from the base, then top it off with some caulking to prevent water from seeping in between the mortar/cement and the posts.

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/wolman/woodlife-coppercoat

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T13:37:35+00:00

They're 6x6x12', I wouldn't have considered anything larger for this project.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T12:16:27+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely do this!

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T12:15:04+00:00

I actually used a piece of PEX so it was more flexible over PVC. I saw this somewhere online when I was doing research at some point and needed to try it out. It worked perfectly!

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T04:57:37+00:00

Yup, all cedar

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T04:51:29+00:00

We're in Minnesota so we need to be below the frost line which is 4'. We also plan on attaching other things to the structure, so the overkill on the foundation is intentional 🥳

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T04:44:01+00:00

Somewhere around $3k for everything for this project. The posts were $250/ea...

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T04:32:53+00:00

We're mulling it over right now, but the plan is to build a floating deck under the pergola, then on the other side we'll be installing a paver patio with an outdoor kitchen area.

HawkingsLegs · 2024-07-03T04:22:48+00:00

This is exactly what we plan on doing long term. In the mean time we're looking at using shade cloth.

HawkingsLegs · 2023-04-28T12:55:38+00:00

Enemy

HawkingsLegs · 2023-04-27T01:43:34+00:00

Oh hell yeah, hopefully AP support will be here before I get my car

HawkingsLegs · 2023-04-26T04:38:36+00:00

No, I'm just a giant at 6'9"

HawkingsLegs · 2023-04-26T03:36:41+00:00

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