Is your computer stuck in a boot cycle?
Is your computer stuck in a boot cycle?
So. My computer after being assembled for a few weeks is starting to turn on enough to pass the log-in screen, then it crashes and reboots hard, with all fans, RAM, and GPU shutting down. Recently it turns on and then turns off, looping for a while.
PC Specs
CPU: Intel® i7-12700KF
GPU: GEFROCE RT 3060 VENTUS 2X
RAM: Trident Z5 [2x 32GB]
Storage: Samsung SSD from an old Windows PC
Motherboard: MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1050W FMPS
I boot it into BIOS and it functions properly, but once I enter regular mode after the login screen, it crashes frequently. If I manage to get past that point, it runs stably most of the time. Temperatures seem consistent most of the time. I might need to repaste the PC—this is my first attempt, so I hope I can fix this.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
My PC has been assembled for a few weeks now.
It’s a Samsung SSD from an old Windows PC.
Which operating system are you currently using? If you didn’t reinstall the OS after moving the drive from your previous setup, that’s likely the main problem. Restart the installation after creating a bootable installer. Install the OS in offline mode, then add all necessary drivers manually via an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator. If you manage to connect the older SSD back into your old system, it would be wise to back up all essential data before formatting and reinstalling the OS.
I might need to repaste the PC.
How is your processor being cooled?
Trident Z5 2x 32 GB RAM
Do you have a link to the RAM kit used?
MSI B760 Gaming plus WIFI
What is the BIOS version of your motherboard? Just curious—was the older OS installed with CSM enabled?
Moved the thread from the Components section to the Systems section.
win 11
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hR...dr...2gx2-tz5nr
I'm using a radiator and fan for cooling. I haven't reinstalled the OS yet, but I can do that later. Regarding the CSM, I'm not sure. Do you have another SSD in the system with no OS? Could it interfere? Or should I move my old SSD to an older system, back up the files, then transfer and reinstall it?
Most often these problems stem from power supply issues, faulty RAM, or a defective motherboard. I recommend checking a power supply testing guide available on this forum, Hard Forum, or a YouTube tutorial. To determine if the problem is with a particular device or load on the PSU, you can disconnect all other devices except RAM, motherboard, video card, and observe whether it powers on and how long it remains active.
I'm using a radiator and fan cooling system. We should identify the AIO model if that's what you meant, unless you're talking about an air cooler. The RAM linked here is designed for AMD's AM5 platform; see the specification link provided. If I were you, I'd replace the RAM with a non-Neo variant of the Z5, M5, or S5 from G.Skill. In your current setup, the RAM could be contributing to instability. If reinstalling the OS fixes everything, you're good to go. It's best to leave all storage drives except the one for OS installation alone, to prevent the installer from creating partitions on other drives that are related to the OS. These situations often occur without the user's knowledge.
I observed that I upgraded to a higher RAM generation, which could be the reason.
I will restart and reinstall the OS to check if it resolves the issue.