I constructed two gaming computers...why is one so much more unstable than the other?
I constructed two gaming computers...why is one so much more unstable than the other?
I'm completely new to this and just recently assembled two PCs for my home.
Unstable, Intel model: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HyTPXb
Stable, AMD model: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/N2hkTJ
I’m facing serious stability issues with the Intel PC – it won’t even reboot properly. It starts up most of the time, but often just ends with a reboot again. After rebooting, it never actually restarts.
I usually see the BIOS appears, but I can’t access Windows. The fans begin, lights turn on, then things seem to shut down, though sometimes the fans continue running. I don’t know what’s going on.
I’ve updated all the drivers I could and am using a 65-inch 4K TV as my monitor.
Side note: I bought both 3080s second-hand, but I’m not sure if the ASUS 3080 is in good shape, how can I be sure?
The AMD PC was much smoother – it runs everything effortlessly and made me excited to try again, but now it feels frustrating and doesn’t work well.
I have many theories about what could be wrong, but I really don’t understand anything.
Did I set something incorrectly in the BIOS?
Is there a problem using the 3080 to display at 4K resolution? (shouldn’t be an issue)
Did I purchase an ASUS TUF 3080 that was damaged from aggressive overclocking? How can I confirm that?
Am I dealing with a corrupted Windows installation? It’s the same setup I used on my AMD machine and it worked fine.
Is there a faulty power supply or RAM issue?
Could there be an incompatibility between these components? (PCPartPicker shouldn’t mislead me)
When everything is working, I noticed the nzxt cam software monitor shows the CPU at 35* after over 30 minutes of AC Origins at maximum settings.
I played 30 minutes of AC Origins at ultra high settings and maintained around 80 FPS without any crashes – not a problem there.
But it did stutter slightly, which is unusual for my AMD system.
What could I be missing?
It’s really frustrating because of the inconsistencies. Last night I managed to boot up and play a solid 30 minutes of Football Manager 2019, but when I tried to boot AC Origins ten minutes later, the screen went black and everything became unresponsive. I couldn’t reboot or power it off/on to reset it, so I gave up.
What’s going on?
I think there might be a software or Windows 10/Bios issue before a hardware problem, but I’m not sure.
Replace your CPU and GPU seating
Ensure the cooler is securely attached to the CPU and that sufficient paste is present
Verify all cables are properly connected
Execute Memtest
Test the SSDs in the Intel system within the AMD setup
Determine if the GPU is running at an overclock setting
For carpeted floors, relocate the system to a different location
Carpet fibers, hair, and dust can enter the PSU and lead to instability
If the issue persists, bring the system to Micro Center for professional evaluation. Good luck!
appreciate it
i'm actually posting this from the pc right now as i got it up this morning, but i have to boot windows from a usb drive and jump through hoops to get to windows 10
if i don't do that, i can get to POST and bios but afterwards i get a black screen that changes shades, like it's trying to do something
but my windows login never comes up
does this still sound like a potential hardware issue?
that's my first attempt is trying to narrow down if this is me or hardware and i'm tempted to say it's me pretty soundly somehow...
I've learned that the new RTX 3080 can have power fluctuations that might cause the power supply to cut off. My computer previously faced similar problems where it would briefly function before shutting down completely. This often happened because my 650-watt power supply wasn't sufficient for the 980ti and Phenom ii components. You might try removing the 3080 and using the motherboard's built-in graphics instead. If that works, test the other 3080 in your AMD system to confirm it operates correctly.
To remove the 3080 from consideration, utilize the intel integrated graphics adapter on the motherboard.
Check your progress.
For a simple test, execute memtest86.
It launches from a USB drive without requiring Windows.
You can obtain the free version here:
https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm
If it completes a full pass without errors, your RAM appears to be fine.
All components may fail, especially during initial setup.
Since you have a reliable second machine, it’s a good method to verify parts.
For instance, if you think the 3080 is faulty, replace it and observe the results.
A more probable issue might lie with the power supply unit.
Exchanging the PSU could help pinpoint the problem.
i'm testing it this morning and becoming less sure it's a hardware problem, though i'll check everything.
i used a 1070 and am getting very similar outcomes.
the main issue appears to be video output consistently matching the tv.
when i boot up ac origins, i reach a black screen with title sounds, but i have to use alt+tab to see the title screen before it works.
quitting the app, no matter how long i play, causes the screen to crash to black with no sound, and i can't access anything else until i restart.
does this seem more like a driver problem or a compatibility issue with windows? or could the hardware be the cause?
i'm unsure if this matters too, but whenever i visit userbenchmark and attempt to run tests, my gpu stops working no matter which model i use—nvidia 1070, 3080 tuf, or 3080 fe.
Initially I would exchange the 3080s between the machines and check if the issue persists with the CPU. If the problem remains, I would consider swapping the power supplies. A quick note: are both systems running the latest version of Windows 10?
Thanks for the help, guys! I believe I fixed the problem. It seemed connected to a TV-specific resolution setting that needed adjusting, and now everything appears to function properly. I was puzzled about why the TV would crash and flash red lights, but I think it’s all resolved now.