I'm really struggling right now! Just turning it off.
I'm really struggling right now! Just turning it off.
He still has the old power supply unit. We can attempt that again. It does the same function, but it might be worth trying. I’m not sure why someone would invest in such a high-wattage unit. It’s not my job to judge how people manage their budgets. I’ll propose a lower wattage option instead. I don’t get the point of all this fuss. We’ve already done everything we could to troubleshoot. Most forums I’ve checked recently suggest using online research. Regarding the riser cable, it might cause problems, so I recommend removing it just to be safe. We performed a MEM test on the RAM stick—both copies ran without errors after overnight and extended testing. The motherboard supports dual-channel with B and D slots. If the tests were reliable, the issue likely lies elsewhere. My guess is either the memory is faulty despite passing tests, or the PSU needs replacement again (he bought a new one for the new PC). I’d suggest Corsair as a replacement. Thermaltake and EVGA could also have defective units. Both are solid choices! Thanks!
You can switch the PSU to another machine or another unit inside his computer. There are a few PSU testers available, though most of them use LEDs linked to several power lines. With these tools, you can't verify performance when the PSU is under stress or load.
Yeah, that's exactly what I meant. The PSU is running, but we're not sure if it can handle the stress. The RAM passed testing, though there could be problems with the memory controller or BIOS, etc. The usual way to check is to swap in a different RAM module or apply more load until it works. (It's often the RAM motherboard PSU or BIOS that causes issues.)
i also mentioned this before, i never managed a psu above 650w. 700w, 750w, 850w... all don’t work... (some "high quality" ones even melted lol). Yet my bequiet 500w and corsair 650w both run smoothly with my gear (5800x3d, rtx3070). i was just joking, maybe it’s faulty wiring or something, but i won’t attempt a psu over 650w again—i want my equipment to function properly! tyvm ~
So a 650 watt unit should work with a Ryzen 9 9900x? I'm pretty sure about that. I'm not very experienced, but I have some info. My PC has a 5800X3d and a 3090, and it's been using the same 1k watt power supply for over four years without any problems. Still, thanks for sharing your thoughts. He brought it to a nearby shop because every piece of advice we've gotten so far was about trying new components. He doesn't have enough funds to completely rebuild the system. That would be possible, but not really. The local shop in his area is closed for renovations for three months, and they'll reopen soon. They're also hiring a priest and an electrician to check the wiring and see if it's a house issue. I'll mark this as resolved. Thanks again!