My Computer Needs Help...
My Computer Needs Help...
You’re dealing with a complex setup, but let’s break it down. Your current components are mostly solid, though there are several areas needing attention. The crashes and VGA red light suggest potential power delivery or motherboard issues. The broken RGB hub connector means you can’t adjust colors, and the Bluetooth problems might point to a hardware fault. The motherboard’s VGA indicator flashing could indicate a failing component.
Given your specs, upgrading the case is likely the best first step. A better-rated case with solid cooling and improved power delivery would help prevent crashes and stabilize performance. Check if any of your components need replacement—especially the RGB hub and possibly the motherboard if it’s showing signs of failure.
Soft resetting your PC won’t fix hardware faults, so consider a clean boot to rule out software conflicts. A virus is unlikely to cause these specific symptoms unless you recently installed suspicious files, but it’s worth scanning anyway.
If everything else checks out, a new case with upgraded cooling and better build quality would be your safest bet.
What's the temperature? You can use HWinfo64 or MSI Afterburner... Just clean up any unnecessary stuff until it runs smoothly. Don't connect the adapter to power the GPU unless you're sure your RAM is okay. Edited July 5, 2024 by leclod
Your temperatures are actually decent, around 47°C while gaming. You moved the RGB headers from the fans to the hub and changed the AIOs to use RGB colors. That means you're connecting the power adapter to your GPU through a chain of adapters. For RAM, I’d suggest getting at least 16GB if you want smooth performance.
Do you want him to connect with the igpu? He doesn't have one (13700F). I wasn't sure this would work in a tough game. 47° for CPU, GPU, both? Actually, it isn't feasible on an air-cooled GPU. You need an adapter to supply power to the GPU, correct? I'm curious why since your PSU has 8-pin connectors. (It might just be the regular PSU cable, but why did he choose that instead of a single cable?) I mistakenly believed your GPU used those new 12/16-pin connectors. Your RAM is fine; the issue is the specs you're aiming for. The typical target is around 6000CL30 (higher is better, lower is better). Edited July 6, 2024 by leclod
I keep the settings at their lowest on the system, which explains why temperatures are low. However, when I tried Fortnite using the mid-end settings recommended by New Idea for NVidia, the game stuttered so badly it was unwatchable. {{This happened when checking CPU temps in the Gigabyte Control Center—it averages around 47-48% during gaming.}} I realized this issue when the PC arrived; the GPU uses an 8-pin PCIe connector, likely for dual GPUs. That suggests a 6000MHz connection. Should I upgrade to two RAM sticks with 6000MHz and about 30GB of RAM? Also, is there a case that can fit all these components easily? This situation is really frustrating because the RGB hub stopped working, and I didn’t want to mention it. Thanks for your help! I’ve always hesitated to ask questions.}