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Occasional system failures

Occasional system failures

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LinkadoPlays
Junior Member
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10-18-2020, 07:21 PM
#1
I've checked my PC twice in a store and they didn't spot any problems. I think the issue might be with how infrequently it crashes—maybe it's just random, happening even when the desktop runs games. It doesn’t fail under heavy tasks, so it could be something simple like a GPU or RAM problem. My setup includes an RTX 3070, B550 motherboard, and 1TB SSD. I’m worried about the motherboard but don’t know how to test it directly. Any tips would be appreciated!
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LinkadoPlays
10-18-2020, 07:21 PM #1

I've checked my PC twice in a store and they didn't spot any problems. I think the issue might be with how infrequently it crashes—maybe it's just random, happening even when the desktop runs games. It doesn’t fail under heavy tasks, so it could be something simple like a GPU or RAM problem. My setup includes an RTX 3070, B550 motherboard, and 1TB SSD. I’m worried about the motherboard but don’t know how to test it directly. Any tips would be appreciated!

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CozyTea
Member
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10-19-2020, 02:57 AM
#2
What is this program, some driver checker? Delete it, won't help ya. Run your memory at lower clockspeed. set to default or auto and try again. (disable XMP/DOCP in BIOS) Your CPU officially only supports 3200mhz, you might need to make some changes in order to get it working at 3600mhz. But at first try auto.
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CozyTea
10-19-2020, 02:57 AM #2

What is this program, some driver checker? Delete it, won't help ya. Run your memory at lower clockspeed. set to default or auto and try again. (disable XMP/DOCP in BIOS) Your CPU officially only supports 3200mhz, you might need to make some changes in order to get it working at 3600mhz. But at first try auto.

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louie018
Posting Freak
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10-19-2020, 03:31 AM
#3
EVGA precision delivers top-notch performance. The box lists 3600, but I've adjusted my memory to 3200 and experienced a couple of random restarts over the past two weeks. Would you consider going even slower to check if it improves things? Thanks!
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louie018
10-19-2020, 03:31 AM #3

EVGA precision delivers top-notch performance. The box lists 3600, but I've adjusted my memory to 3200 and experienced a couple of random restarts over the past two weeks. Would you consider going even slower to check if it improves things? Thanks!

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Wiicarbon
Member
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10-19-2020, 09:22 AM
#4
I understand. Just start it in auto mode. Expect around 2133MHz or 2666. If it works, adjust to 3600MHz and fine-tune timing, voltage, etc. Make sure the CPU uses default or auto settings—no overclocking.
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Wiicarbon
10-19-2020, 09:22 AM #4

I understand. Just start it in auto mode. Expect around 2133MHz or 2666. If it works, adjust to 3600MHz and fine-tune timing, voltage, etc. Make sure the CPU uses default or auto settings—no overclocking.

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Tyransuai
Junior Member
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10-19-2020, 10:11 AM
#5
Passing memtest86 doesn’t confirm memory is fine; it only checks for errors. Next, consider the power supply.
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Tyransuai
10-19-2020, 10:11 AM #5

Passing memtest86 doesn’t confirm memory is fine; it only checks for errors. Next, consider the power supply.

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Fennster4
Junior Member
38
10-20-2020, 01:48 AM
#6
Using the computer for this task is recommended. It seems the system typically crashes within a week, so double-check the RAM placement in slots A2 and B2. Consider downloading Aida64 and navigating to motherboard ->SPD to note the timing details. Adjust BIOS settings for frequency, DRAM voltage, and timings manually at 3600. Alternatively, you might set the memory controller voltage directly. In Aida, a 3200MHz profile is available and could be a good starting point since it’s supported by default.
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Fennster4
10-20-2020, 01:48 AM #6

Using the computer for this task is recommended. It seems the system typically crashes within a week, so double-check the RAM placement in slots A2 and B2. Consider downloading Aida64 and navigating to motherboard ->SPD to note the timing details. Adjust BIOS settings for frequency, DRAM voltage, and timings manually at 3600. Alternatively, you might set the memory controller voltage directly. In Aida, a 3200MHz profile is available and could be a good starting point since it’s supported by default.

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walee123
Senior Member
737
10-26-2020, 07:21 AM
#7
Some research shows a hierarchy issue. I’ll replace the CPU.
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walee123
10-26-2020, 07:21 AM #7

Some research shows a hierarchy issue. I’ll replace the CPU.