Another kernel power issue 41 guide for fixing
Another kernel power issue 41 guide for fixing
Hi all! I'm sure you've seen this exact post before, but in an attempt to troubleshoot efficiently, I am going to post here with my specifics. issue: in gaming, computer will randomly black screen, and then almost instantly force restart. This has been happing on and off (every few days) since i made a pc upgrade. specs (after upgrade) B550 Aurous Elite (rev 1.0) Ryzen 7 5700x3d Thermalright Phantom spirit 120mm EVO 32gb (4x8gb) 3200mhz ram (g skill ripjaws) sk hynix 500gb ssd wd blue 1tb hdd (5400rpm I believe) rtx 3080 (critically this was a cert refurbish card) PNY XLR8 10gb cooler master 750w gold 2x lian li 140mm fans 3x lian li 120mm fans (both sets of fans are standard ARGB, not the onefan thingy) From what I can tell I am not reaching power limit. under full load- GPU 320w and CPU 50w-ish My main confusion is unless i force a heavy overclock overload, I cannot force it to replicate the issue in stress testing. Even temps are fine with the GPU around 72C and CPU about 68C under full load in 3d mark. I do have an overclock applied (in afterburner) and I have PBO enabled, but from what I can tell this does not change the frequency of the shutdown. It usually happens after a decent duration of gaming, a couple hours maybe, but again it does not seem to be temps, as they stay pretty steady. I might also test the voltage on the PSU, but I do not have a multimeter, nor do I see anything off in Hardware Monitor. I ran memtest and got zero errors, and I let it run every pass. So, my two options now are essentially the GPU and the PSU. The disks seem fine, and under stress testing the GPU is fine. It will do 3dmark and Furmark with a baseline overclock without even breaking 72 degrees under 100 percent usage and 345W. So at this point I 100% think that it is most likely transient spikes from the 3080. Please let me know if you have any advice, or any more tests I should run. I can provide minidump files if need be, as well as HWM values. thanks guys I appreciate the help!
Simple option. The PSU is significantly cheaper than the GPU. If you can get those parts, it becomes even more budget-friendly, as you agreed. When stress tests run smoothly but gaming causes problems, it’s often due to power spikes. I’d test a higher-quality PSU to check if the issue resolves or becomes less common. What was your setup before the upgrade? This data might clarify what changed and led to problems.
Prior to the upgrade, the components included an RTX 2060 with a Ryzen 5 3600XT, 16GB DDR4 memory, and a 3200MHz DDR4 system. The motherboard had RTX 2060 Ryzen 5 3600XT with 16GB RAM, 3200MHz clock speed, and a case featuring two CPU coolers and two cases. All other parts matched the specifications. The 2060 supports up to 185W, which should prevent crashes during power surges before the change. A 750W power supply was considered excessive for this setup. I’m leaning toward the Seasonic 1000W Gold ATX3.0, offering more headroom and better handling of spikes or voltage fluctuations. Amazon listing: Seasonic Focus V3 GX-1000-1000W - 80+ Gold, ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 Ready, Full-Modular, Low Noise, 10-year warranty, compatible with RTX 30/40 and AMD GPUs (Ref. SSR-1000FX3). Electronics may take a few days to a week before acquiring the new PSU and testing. I’ll update once ready, thank you for your assistance.
QuantomCoral has encountered the same problem, switching to a 1000W 80 gold certified CPU from Gigabyte. My computer frequently crashes and restarts after a few seconds. Based on online research, I suspect a motherboard issue, though I’m not sure which part. Temperatures remain stable, and no external components are failing. Next month, I plan to upgrade to a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM to test if it resolves the issue. This problem occurs in specific games like CS2, BF 2042, and Fortnite.
Are you certain your new PSU meets the ATX3.0 standard? This information is crucial for me to understand. Performance in specific games seems to vary, and while some PSU, GPU, or MOBO setups struggle with sudden power changes, pinpointing the exact problem is challenging without specialized tools. I’d also recommend running memtest86 if you haven’t already, as it won’t fix RAM issues and a PSU upgrade won’t help if the problem lies elsewhere.
The PSU is ATX3.0 certified, but that doesn't explain the crashes. I'm still trying to understand why. Running memtest86 didn't reveal any new information about the issues. Thanks for your help.
A) Without xmp
B) With only 2 sticks
C) With just 1 stick (test each slot separately)
kernel power often indicates a psu issue, usually meaning the computer shut down unexpectedly. This is commonly linked to memory problems. Note: memtest doesn't reflect real-world scenarios, so it's less useful when there are known problems with Ryzen memory controllers, particularly with multiple sticks. Be sure to test thoroughly!
the thread seems a bit mixed up, but it looks like the problem is probably with the RAM. I wouldn't recommend using a focus on the 3000 series either, though it might help in some cases. A Corsair RXMX would likely be a better option.