I switched the case settings and now the system reboots when it's under stress
I switched the case settings and now the system reboots when it's under stress
Recently I switched from a Corsair 750D to a 4000D, which caused my PC to fail to power on and overheat. It turned out the AIO failed during the transition. Now it boots and runs normally until stress is applied. Gaming longer than 3-5 minutes triggers restarts. Temperatures stay between 60-70°C on CPU and GPU. I’ve verified all connections, tested plugging in and unplugging the GPU, and confirmed power cables are solid. It seems my PSU is struggling but it worked fine a week prior before the case change. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Specs: Intel 8700k MSI x370 Pro Carbon Hyper 212 EVO V2 GSkill 32Gb DDR4 Corsair Hx750w
Intel considers the 8700K safe up to 100°C, so the overheating might not be a major concern if it's not currently happening. I should compare your RAM SKU with the board’s QVL list. I took this shot in the dark, but it’s wise to verify the basics first. Such issues can lead to random crashes when under stress. While 90°C likely wouldn’t have caused problems without prolonged exposure, overheating could still damage a capacitor or VRM. It might also interfere with the CPU or board’s temperature readings, making it seem like overheating when it’s actually sensor inaccuracy. You may want to use a laser or infrared thermometer to check the real temperatures. Edited August 22, 2022 by An0maly_76 Updated with more details
I've been testing this RAM for many years and am confident it works with the board. The brief spikes in heat were under 30 seconds, which is impressive.