Continuing to experience Kernel-Power Event 41 even after updating the power supply.
Continuing to experience Kernel-Power Event 41 even after updating the power supply.
Hey, I faced quite a few random shutdowns during Event 41 at the beginning of the year. To fix the issue, I switched my power supply from a Corsair RMx 750W to a Seasonic Focus G 750W, which is often suggested for this type of problem. However, after the change, the issue still occurred. I’ve learned that it could be related to a failing motherboard or a BIOS glitch—something I’ve dealt with before, though I’m not sure exactly what’s causing it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Extra point: The system doesn’t show a BSOD; instead, it just goes black and restarts. There’s nothing in the minidump folder. The only game that consistently crashes my PC is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, even though the timing is unpredictable. Also, if the game crashes, Windows won’t restart automatically—hard reboots are necessary, unlike other shutdowns which just bring it back online.
Here’s what I’ve done:
- Used the AMD stock cooler and re-applied thermal paste.
- BIOS is set to version 5.80, compatible with my CPU.
- Updated drivers for CPU and GPU.
- Installed two fans (intake and exhaust).
- Reset Windows 10 installation; problem persists.
- Performed stress tests on CPU and GPU without crashes.
- Reduced CPU voltage and set speed to 3.00 GHz.
- Verified PSU connections are secure.
- Disabled fast boot in Windows settings.
Plans for next steps:
- Try downgrading the GPU driver.
- Run RAM stress tests with Prime95.
I’ve attached a list of my components here: [PCPartPicker Link].
Please let me know if this helps!
Consider using the default RAM amount instead of setting it to 3200.
I’m experiencing the same problem (Kernel Power Event 41) during hard shutdowns, with no BSOD. My system uses identical RAM, and I’ve updated the BIOS to R14. Running HeavyLoad under CPU stress tests can trigger crashes in less than 15 minutes. All eight cores are at full capacity, and temperatures stay below 76°C. You mentioned you’re not stress-testing the RAM during a crash—just testing the CPU. Regarding the product description: it claims DDR-3200, but I’m wondering if enabling an XMP profile in BIOS and allowing auto-detection would be a better setup?
Sorry for the delayed response. I used to run the RAM at 2933, but now I'm keeping it at the stock setting of 2133 because the system won't boot up when I try 3200. The issue started in May—could you tell me why the manufacturer didn’t perform a stress test on the RAM? I plan to stress-test it today with Prime95 and will share the results then.
For me, the crash happens around 3 to 5 minutes after it starts, and the red warning LED on the motherboard lights up with "CPU" for a short time. I can trigger the crash within about 15 minutes by running a CPU stress test, which means I didn’t think the RAM was the cause. Last night I tried removing the extra 4-pin power connector from the motherboard, leaving only the 24-pin main power and 8-pin CPU power. I’ll update you if this fixes the problem!
The test has completed successfully after 90 minutes without any crashes. The removal of the additional 4-pin power connector seems to have resolved the issue. I'm checking if your system is still connected to the power source. After turning XMP back on, I'm running another stress test to confirm stability.
I observed something unusual about my +5V rail—it's consistently low. Both BIOS and HWMonitor display around 4.2V, even after booting up. When I run FurMark, the voltage fluctuates dramatically, reaching approximately 3.9V in under five minutes. The system crashes when it drops sufficiently. This issue isn't just with my new EVGA 1000W P6 power supply; it's also linked to a recently added 20Amp circuit. Power delivery shouldn't be an issue. Could the motherboard itself be malfunctioning?