Does my computer crash and restart unexpectedly?
Does my computer crash and restart unexpectedly?
Hi there, thanks for the feedback. Let me review it quickly.
Good decision on SMART; I'll verify that.
XMP not activated
Memtest found nothing and will retry. The problem isn't with the pins, the RAM blocks haven't been affected for years before the issues started.
No liquid cooling used.
Temperatures are normal, fans are functioning properly. Problems usually happen when the PC isn't running, with no risk of overheating during use, and rarely when it is active.
I'm still considering drivers as a possibility, but at this stage I might need to reinstall all main drivers manually to see if that resolves it.
Random BSODs appearing mostly when the system is idle can be quite challenging, as they usually indicate something running quietly in the background rather than heat or load issues. If the dump analysis consistently points to WmiPrvSE.exe, it provides a clearer direction instead of random guesses.
Check for any error messages, alerts, or data logs recorded by Reliability History/Monitor and/or Event Viewer.
Initially, XMP needs to be activated (even if temporarily turned off during troubleshooting, if it didn’t resolve the issue, it’s likely the root cause). This alone might explain the entire concern. Yes, memory issues can arise even without heavy usage. This has been specifically validated through the Memtest86 tool.
First, confirm your BIOS is fully updated and then activate the XMP 1 profile. Save your settings and exit BIOS to check if problems persist over the next few days.
Second, your Corsair TX750m from 2017 is now nine years old. It originally came with a 7-year warranty. Since manufacturers often assume reliability for seven years, I won’t dispute their claim. Many power supplies fail before the warranty expires, so even if yours still works, it’s best to replace it with a new unit that meets quality standards or is a trusted model. I’m open to recommending alternatives if you’d like.
Regarding your memory setup, please specify the exact number of DIMMs you have and which slots are filled. Starting from the CPU and moving outward, ensure you have 1, 2, 3, and 4 slots filled—A2 and B2 should be populated on all consumer boards due to widespread adoption of high-density memory. Any deviation could cause issues if only two DIMMs are installed. If more than two are present, and some were bundled together, they should go into A2 and B2 with other DIMMs filling the remaining slots.
Additionally, it would help to know the exact i9 model you’re using and to share a photo of your CPU cooler, as thermal problems could worsen the situation.