Experiencing unusual PC malfunctions
Experiencing unusual PC malfunctions
Hey there! I’m facing some strange issues with my PC lately. Recently, the monitor has been flickering to various colors, especially during League of Legends and Rust. It doesn’t happen all the time, but it seems to occur more often in those games. After playing other titles like Dead by Daylight or Back 4 Blood, the problem disappears, which is odd since those games are tougher than League. The service said there’s no hardware fault, only a Kernel 41-Power error. When this happens, my screen turns a light brown hue—sometimes green, blue, or red. My frame rate stays steady between 140-144 FPS and rarely drops below 130. During these moments, the PC appears to shut down, fans spin, but the display goes black. I’m not sure what’s causing it because I haven’t noticed any other problems. The system runs smoothly otherwise, and temperatures are normal. My power supply is a 650W unit with a bronze case, which is about four years old. I bought it from Alza and it came pre-assembled. The RAM is two sets of two years, another two are a month old, and the SSD is two years old too. I cleaned everything recently, about half a month ago. My GPU and CPU temps sit between 34-41°C when idle and 76-80°C during games. Everything seems fine except for these color changes and the black screen. Could it be related to the power supply? I’m not sure what else to check since I don’t have more details.
It might be due to inexpensive, generic power supplies with poor build quality that wear out quickly when used at higher temperatures. The color tones seem connected to the monitor or graphics card. What speed are you using them at? Probably not 3200.
In safe mode isn't helping much—check your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers. That issue popped up a few times.
It seems you're looking for details about the power supply unit (PSU) in your PC. However, I don't have access to your specific system information. To find the PSU model, brand, and wattage, you'll need to check your computer's documentation or use a diagnostic tool. If you share more details, I can help guide you further!
It seems like the GPU might be failing, possibly due to a power supply issue or a faulty display cable. The kernel-41 power problem could point to the PSU. To determine the cause, you should test each component separately. Start with the display cable—it’s usually the most affordable fix and you likely already have another HDMI or DP cable. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, move on to the monitor. You can also use a different HDMI display, like another monitor or TV, to eliminate the monitor as a problem. If you’re still experiencing issues, test the PSU next; if that doesn’t help, the GPU is likely the culprit. If you have another compatible machine or someone who does, try running the GPU on that system. You mentioned the "PC Service" said there were no hardware problems—did you take it to a repair shop? Was the shop reputable? If they found no issues during testing, it probably points to the monitor or cable.