I believe your graphics card might be leading to sudden system shutdowns
I believe your graphics card might be leading to sudden system shutdowns
Hey everyone, here’s a summary of what’s going on with my setup. I’m running an i9 10900K at 4.7GHz, paired with Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 MSI Z490, a Tomahawk 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600, an RTX 2070, a Super Gigabyte Windforce EVGA 850 GT PSU, and a new 1TB Intel 660p M.2 SSD along with a 2TB HDD and a 4TB HDD Corsair 4000D Airflow case. Recently, my system has been shutting down unexpectedly—no blue screens or error messages in the event viewer. It seems to happen randomly at first, but I’ve noticed a pattern: it often occurs when I watch YouTube videos, especially games like DayZ. I’ve tried several fixes including running sfc /scannow, a full OS reinstall, replacing RAM, updating the GPU drivers, checking temperatures, and even downclocking the CPU. The PSU is cool, and stress tests didn’t trigger shutdowns. I’ve also used a UPS and changed the power plan. Since I’ve disassembled the graphics card and replaced it without finding any damage, I’m leaning toward the GPU being the culprit. Any tips or experiences from others would be really helpful!
Usually I experience unexpected restarts due to inconsistent RAM overclocking. I’d try installing RAM at 2133 to check if the issue resolves. If it works, it suggests the problem is with the RAM itself; otherwise, it’s more likely another factor at play.
The Intel documentation confirms the maximum RAM speed is 2933 MT/s for the 10900K. It seems this detail might have been overlooked earlier.
They usually mention lower values to avoid frustration if things don’t work. Unless you face bad luck, you should manage most XMP settings well—just make sure they’re not unusually high, such as 4000mhz or above on Intel processors.