Need advice on getting started with a PC? I'm new to computers and would appreciate your guidance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Need advice on getting started with a PC? I'm new to computers and would appreciate your guidance.

Blockwalker02
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09-15-2018, 07:39 AM

the specifications include an ASUS Prime B450 Plus with white standard 650w PSU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 500GB SSD, AMD Ryzen 5 1600, cooler master TX3, and Nvidia GTX 1650 GDDR6. the system ran smoothly for several months until a Windows update caused an issue resolved with a CMD scan. now it struggles to connect the display at startup, though it sometimes works. during gameplay, especially in FiveM, the PC freezes, audio cuts out with a strange tearing noise, and it shuts down by power. someone might know why this happens only when gaming and not when idle, and whether it needs repair or just a quick fix.

Blockwalker02

09-15-2018, 07:39 AM #1

PersieO
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09-28-2018, 07:15 PM

I thought I purchased a refurbished computer? The first thing that caught my attention was the questionable power supply unit. I’ve never come across this brand before—check it out on Google.

PersieO

09-28-2018, 07:15 PM #2

I thought I purchased a refurbished computer? The first thing that caught my attention was the questionable power supply unit. I’ve never come across this brand before—check it out on Google.

carter7732
Member

09-29-2018, 04:29 AM

Check if your PC works without a graphics card to identify the issue. If it does, the problem likely involves your graphics card. Otherwise, format your PC.

carter7732

09-29-2018, 04:29 AM #3

Check if your PC works without a graphics card to identify the issue. If it does, the problem likely involves your graphics card. Otherwise, format your PC.

KayaChan_
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09-29-2018, 06:07 AM

I tested MSI Afterburner and checked my stats. My powerW is jumping to 6100w, which could explain the sudden crashes. It seems like it might be related.

KayaChan_

09-29-2018, 06:07 AM #4

I tested MSI Afterburner and checked my stats. My powerW is jumping to 6100w, which could explain the sudden crashes. It seems like it might be related.