I updated my computer, but I'm not sure what caused the issue.
I updated my computer, but I'm not sure what caused the issue.
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I’m just starting out with overclocking and decided to give it a shot myself. I checked some forums and managed to get going. It worked well for a short time, reaching a stable 4.6 GHz at 1.475 volts on an AMD FX-6300 with Prime95. I purchased a budget Viotek 550W PSU thinking I wouldn’t need a better GPU, but later upgraded it to a GTX 1070. I overclocked the 1070 to around 2000 MHz and thought it was time to try a FurMark + Prime95 setup to check the PSU. After running for about five minutes, I noticed signs of overheating—burn marks on components—and decided to shut it down to avoid damage. I didn’t catch the exact error, but here’s all the information I had during testing:
CPU temperature: 61°C
GPU temperature: 63°C
System details:
- AMD FX-6300, stock OC to 4.6 GHz with Hyper 212 Evo
- Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (known for overclocking)
- 8 GB G.Skill Ripjaws X RAM at 1800 MHz (original specs: 1600 or 1333)
- Asus ROG Strix GTX 1070, overclocked to around 2000 MHz
- Kingston 120GB SSD
- Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM HDD
- Viotek 550W PSU
- Phantom 410 mid-tower case
- Two exhaust fans and two intake fans (one not working properly)
- The GPU had a power indicator light on, still lit after shutdown
I’m not trying to test the PSU on another system or use it elsewhere. I’m just looking for advice since I can’t confirm the issue was with the PSU. I’m considering a new motherboard and processor, and I have a new liquid cooler coming soon. If this matters, I’d appreciate any suggestions or tips you can share. Please let me know if you need more details—I’ll do my best to help based on what I know.
The efficiency rating is not closely related to reliability. There are excellent bronze units and some unstable gold units available. You only require around 550 watts with your components, even when overclocked. I recommend following this guide and purchasing the top-tier 550W PSU you can afford.
I might consider using a different power supply in your device—if it works out, the original PSU didn’t cause any further issues.
Consider what matters most for your system and choose accordingly.
The efficiency rating is not closely related to reliability. There are excellent bronze units and some unstable gold units available. You only require around 550 watts with your hardware, even when overclocked. I recommend following this guide and purchasing the top-tier 550W PSU you can afford.
Thank you for the assistance, I will keep you updated if there are any changes.
After a more detailed inspection, I verify the GPU is powered on and the rear MBOO ports are working. This raises the possibility that the CPU might have been damaged or the MBOO was affected. Pressing the power button gives no result; there are no lights or fans, and all front panel USBs are unresponsive (previously they worked when the PC was off). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!