GPU issues often stem from electrical problems. Check wiring, power supply, and connections.
GPU issues often stem from electrical problems. Check wiring, power supply, and connections.
I experienced frequent crashes with my HP Omen after graphically demanding tasks. I thought the issue might be related to the power supply, given that a 500-watt PSU felt insufficient, so I switched to a 650-watt Bronze model from EVGA. The problem continued. Could it be due to dirty power? My home is older and has undergone some renovations by a rental company, which may have affected the electrical setup. My system includes an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, and an RTX 2060 graphics card.
While working with video or intricate 3D projects in CAD, often the GPU demands increased performance.
And rather than sending the prebuilt back to HP for warranty, the main reason you’d opt for a prebuilt over a custom PC is to get a fresh PSU instead? It’s possible your GPU could fail, especially under heavy use. Just return it to HP and mention the crashes whenever you launch a game, hoping they’ll replace it with a new unit.
It was a refurbished machine from microcenter. The warranty was expired when the issues appeared since I didn’t have any video content at that time. I bought it prebuilt because the whole setup cost around $900, while an RTX 2060 was selling for about $700—definitely a smart choice. Appreciate the friendly welcome from the forum!
Consider testing the device elsewhere, perhaps at a different residence or on another machine. The likelihood of VRM failure is quite strong, which suggests returning it might be wise. Since it's no longer under warranty, you may need to explore other options, like using a different card in another PC.
I checked the UPS at work, and the readings stayed consistent. My temperatures never exceeded 40°C, which is confusing. Do you think the software measures temperature just for the chip, not the VRMs?