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Both displays suddenly go dark unexpectedly?

Both displays suddenly go dark unexpectedly?

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nickzach10
Member
163
02-11-2021, 01:04 AM
#1
Hey everyone, I've been having some problems with my PC. I know my power supply isn't ideal, but sometimes when I'm playing or even just idle, my screen goes black and I hear an error message in Windows 11. I can still hear people on Discord, but the game becomes unplayable. It usually happens when I'm not doing anything, both screens turn off. Recently, I undervolted my GPU (RTX 3070), which is running at 1865MHz, 865V, and it works fine without issues. However, after a few days or even if I don't do anything, the screens still go black. I feel like my GPU might be failing, even though I bought it used only a couple of months ago. I hope it's my PSU and please anyone who knows this issue can help me out. Thanks!
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nickzach10
02-11-2021, 01:04 AM #1

Hey everyone, I've been having some problems with my PC. I know my power supply isn't ideal, but sometimes when I'm playing or even just idle, my screen goes black and I hear an error message in Windows 11. I can still hear people on Discord, but the game becomes unplayable. It usually happens when I'm not doing anything, both screens turn off. Recently, I undervolted my GPU (RTX 3070), which is running at 1865MHz, 865V, and it works fine without issues. However, after a few days or even if I don't do anything, the screens still go black. I feel like my GPU might be failing, even though I bought it used only a couple of months ago. I hope it's my PSU and please anyone who knows this issue can help me out. Thanks!

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yar_pvp
Member
166
02-18-2021, 02:44 PM
#2
I believe you identified your own issue. The PSU seems outdated and underpowered, probably over two years old, and of average quality from the start.
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yar_pvp
02-18-2021, 02:44 PM #2

I believe you identified your own issue. The PSU seems outdated and underpowered, probably over two years old, and of average quality from the start.

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LuigiXGames
Senior Member
426
03-11-2021, 04:17 PM
#3
Sure, I can help with that. Just let me know if you need any more adjustments.
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LuigiXGames
03-11-2021, 04:17 PM #3

Sure, I can help with that. Just let me know if you need any more adjustments.

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GummyGod1
Junior Member
18
03-23-2021, 12:57 AM
#4
It's difficult to predict with certainty. It's unlikely, but not impossible. I'm hoping you'll change the PSU to a reliable model with enough power. Don't worry about it until after you install the new one. After that, take out any overclocks or underclocks and run the system with its original settings.
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GummyGod1
03-23-2021, 12:57 AM #4

It's difficult to predict with certainty. It's unlikely, but not impossible. I'm hoping you'll change the PSU to a reliable model with enough power. Don't worry about it until after you install the new one. After that, take out any overclocks or underclocks and run the system with its original settings.

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ISY_0815
Senior Member
566
03-23-2021, 07:29 AM
#5
That's quite a measurement, thanks for your response.
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ISY_0815
03-23-2021, 07:29 AM #5

That's quite a measurement, thanks for your response.

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x_HmOoDy_KsA_x
Member
197
03-31-2021, 03:33 AM
#6
Sure, I'll make sure to keep it similar in length and structure while changing the wording.
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x_HmOoDy_KsA_x
03-31-2021, 03:33 AM #6

Sure, I'll make sure to keep it similar in length and structure while changing the wording.