Need a new PSU? Consider the 5V rail issue. Recommendation included.
Need a new PSU? Consider the 5V rail issue. Recommendation included.
I've faced recurring system reboots while launching games or bench tools. The voltage reading was consistently low as shown in the attached photo. Earlier this week it briefly returned to normal. Over the past year, these restarts have happened multiple times—sometimes daily for several days. It seems it might be time to upgrade the power supply unit.
Should the PSU be the root issue, I intend to return it for repair (RMA). However, if I were purchasing a new one and keeping the RMA as a spare or backup, could you suggest a suitable PSU for this setup?
I'm seeking up to five recommendations from various brands, available in the USA. Prices are shown below.
Voltage images:
https://imgur.com/a/ksGyer7
View: https://imgur.com/a/ksGyer7
System specifications:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (Buy $329.00)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Buy $154.70)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-4 4 g Thermal Paste (Buy $7.27)
Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) ATX AM4 (Buy $273.96)
Memory: Mushkin Redline Lumina 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 (Buy $119.99)
Storage: Kingston Savage 240 GB 2.5" SSD (Buy $79.99)
Storage: Samsung 850 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD (Buy $79.00)
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 SSD (Buy $169.99)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD (Buy $159.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM HDD (Buy $54.99)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM HDD (Buy $57.99)
Video Card: ASRock OC Formula Radeon RX 6950 XT 16 GB (Buy $699.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG ATX Mid Tower (Buy $99.99)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1200i 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Modular (Buy $242.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Buy $25.00)
Case Fan: Corsair AF140 Quiet 66.4 CFM 140 mm (Buy $12.80)
Case Fan: Corsair AF140 Quiet 66.4 CFM 140 mm (Buy $12.80)
Monitor: Acer XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz (Buy $599.99)
Monitor: AOC U2879VF 28.0" 3840 x 2160 60 Hz (Buy $264.98)
Keyboard: Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired (Buy $141.69)
Mouse: Logitech G403 Prodigy Wired Optical (Buy $29.99)
Custom: Xbox Controller + Wireless Adapter for Windows (Buy $55.00)
Custom: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Headphones - INCLUDES with Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Mic, Noise Cancelling, Mute Switch & Y Splitter (Bundle $169.00)
Total: $3841.09
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-09-18 07:39 EDT-0400
Verify the power supply with the PSUs tool:
Corsair Link
Have you connected all ATX/EPS connectors?
Are there any adapters between the PSU and other devices?
Inspect the front panel, disconnect the USB front panel and check the 5V output.
Update the BIOS of the motherboard.
I haven't managed to locate the connection on the motherboard for the Corsair Link data cable. I checked when I first installed it and didn't find it, then rechecked without success.
All EPS connectors are connected as required by the motherboard.
I'm not using any PSU adapters.
With the 5V now functioning (currently at 4.905V), I haven't removed the front panel.
I updated the BIOS yesterday, and the voltage appears stable now.
It seems like I might not need to spend any more money.