Help with my pc !!
Help with my pc !!
Hello.
My computer stopped working yesterday and I had to disconnect the power supply. After that, it restarted itself.
I noticed a red light on the motherboard indicating a problem with the CPU.
This has been my computer for more than three months without any issues.
I use Windows 10.
I updated the system and the issue occurred after the update on the home screen.
It was a security patch.
My hardware details are:
Z490 ARDS master gigabyte motherboard
Intel 10900kf watercooled CPU
32GB RAM Corsair Vengeance
I have a hard drive and an M.2 slot
Xion 1000 watt PSU
MSI 1080 Ti
I haven’t overclocked the CPU, GPU, or RAM.
My M.2 drive is connected to the Windows 10 boot drive.
Please help if possible.
Thank you!
To boost the discussion around @DSzymborski's remarks, explore this thread discussing a Xion 1000W PSU from 2013: https://forums. If your power supply is "group regulated" and beyond its warranty window, considering the signs, it's best to discontinue use right away and replace it. When an older (poorly engineered) PSU fails, it can sometimes damage the motherboard, CPU, RAM, or GPU due to excessive voltage. If you're fortunate, most of your components might still function properly. Hopefully so. If a PSU malfunctions, often accompanied by a flash of light or "magic smoke," it may be too late to recover the rest of the system. Power supplies have finite lifespans. Electrolytic capacitors degrade and ripple voltages rise. Beyond certain thresholds, this can harm the motherboard, etc. Budget PSUs typically come with short warranties—around 1 to 3 years. Mid-range models usually offer 5 to 7 years. Premium models often provide 10 to 12 years. If your Xion is 12 years old and a low-end model, it's impressive how long it's lasted. For some background, see this article:
Hi. Yes, my and my uncle built my PC a while back, but I upgraded and used the same power supply. I don't know when he got it.