Ransomware doesn't affect any random partition but boot drive and also all drive. And when you boot you are presented with customized infected messages. wallpapers etc. Your desktop icons etc. all icon-less aka encrypted etc.
Try connecting only your boot drive along with that 2tb seagate. Also...
Be it even a Rolls Royce or Lamborghini... pushbutton with a 2 key set is a provided. Now suddenly if the world has changed then the first thing one should do is while booking the car pay extra and get dual key set directly from them..you get genuine keys and everything factory made.
List your rams too what brand and timings.
Did you tried a single ram stick in each of the slot, is the system booting properly?
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?129045-z690-hero-cannot-regenize-RAM-at-A1-amp-A2-ram-slots-QCODE-55...
And if no dedicated internet then a phone permanently hooked up to a charger cum ups cum inverter. And obviously you might be visiting the place at least once a month so you can during your stay give that phone some rest.
A good local sim network with ultd recharge data will be handy here.
How far are the nearby houses?
A buzzing alarm makes sense which can be remotely controlled. As if someone tress passes the alarm will get activated and naturally alert nearby houses which will/might take actions on the trespassers or at least phone you and remotely you can disable the alarm...
Isnt this a joke or some seriously kiddish lame reason?
Anything having keys be it cars, lockers, furniture, cupboards whatever, a set of two keys is a mandate.
Its like gpu selling with a partial working proccy and 1.5 fans.
Doing this to my docomo turned airtel no. Last recharged in Aug 21 and now in this month that too because of fear from jio exp. who disconnected my jio just for not recharging in past 90 days (Jan 22 was last rc for jio)
Not wanna argue but did you ever saw in recent times listed that proccy for even 15k used ? I"m no fanboy or anything just that its still a worthy processor no matter what intel did. Only an unusual emergency deal will sell it used for under 15k else its 15 or +.
Try some local decorative shops. Esp festive stockists. I have few in my vicinity will inquire and let you know the rates in a day or two time. Also, try amazon I found under 900 bucks and even for 300 bucks.