PC Crashing issue
PC Crashing issue
Occasionally my PC restarts itself after a short gaming session. It usually occurs in Black Desert Online, Star Citizen, or Escape from Tarkov. I'm using a Ryzen 9 5900X with an RTX 3070, 32GB RAM, and have tried resetting RAM, cleaning thermal paste, and updating drivers. I've also done a fresh Windows install. The issue seems unrelated to overheating—benchmarks ran without problems.
Recent updates on bios and the newest chipset drivers are available. Temperatures appear to be stable.
HWMonitor is a reliable free application for tracking temperatures. It can be helpful even when you assume the issue isn't heat-related. Test in windowed mode and keep an eye on CPU and GPU readings until failure occurs. If temperature isn't the cause, consider replacing parts to identify the faulty component. The Event Viewer might also provide useful insights by revealing error logs that point to the problem. Likely suspects are the Power Supply Unit or the GPU. Most users lack a second PC for swapping tests, so having a friend with similar interests can be beneficial. Otherwise, start purchasing inexpensive replacement parts for evaluation.
I prefer HWInfo64 since it includes graphs for all sensors and covers more parameters than HWInfo. The 30-series cards might struggle with power spikes, so I’d suggest a minimum of a 750-watt unit. What PSU do you have?