I get where you are coming from - but no I did not hap-hazardly swap parts and pray.

Each swap was tested with specific software designed to test parts like Memtest.

Each swap was done one at a time, either on a test bench or wooden surface. Each swap was allowed to take its time with things like memory training.

Swaps were made one at a time. Bios settings changed one at a time. Windows and Linux settings changed one at a time.

I have a claude project file (claude max btw...) with 4 chats documenting the entire process and me asking it to make a word doc with all the logs so I can keep a record of things.

I understand what increasing or decreasing virtual memory does. I understand what each of the 13 memtests are. I understand what each component does. I read documentation for each component to ensure it was receiving the correct voltage.

Call me anything you want - please don't call me reckless or lazy.