Pc doesn't function at my home, it operates elsewhere, and then it works briefly at mine
Pc doesn't function at my home, it operates elsewhere, and then it works briefly at mine
Some time ago I shared this link https://forums. Lately I had the chance to visit a friend's place and test my PC using his parts to find the problem, but it worked just fine. When I returned home, I tried booting it up and it functioned perfectly. I was able to use it for several days without any issues, but after that the problem reappeared, and it has been consistent ever since. I attempted to replace the power cable since that was the only difference during testing at his place, but it didn’t help. I’m becoming quite worried. What might be causing this? I’ve checked the electricity supply in my house—it’s normal. Appreciate any suggestions from anyone who can assist.
I've verified and repositioned all the cables and parts several times; it seems unrelated to that.
I recommend attempting to disconnect your system from power for roughly the duration it was disconnected between your location and your friends. If this resolves the issue, it suggests a power delivery problem, possibly related to the PSU, motherboard, or capacitors. I'm assuming your home power supply is functioning correctly.
I've already attempted that - it usually works but only for a short time. Still, I always leave it unplugged at night, so that wouldn't be reliable.
Notably today it successfully turned on and stayed active all day. After that, I played with friends and after about 40 minutes I encountered a "memory overrun" error (while playing Monster Hunter World) resulting in a black screen. I managed to restart it several times, but it kept shutting down only during gameplay.
I could swap the PSU with another model or use a spare if available; otherwise, obtain a replacement.
Are you employing a power strip? Are you using a GFCI outlet? Many homes have GFCI breakers, typically installed only in bedrooms and occasionally living rooms. Unlike some computer PSUs or power strips, GFCI breakers aren't always wired directly but often use a GFCI outlet which usually works fine. If you're uncertain, test an outlet in the kitchen—it generally doesn’t have GFCI breakers and typically uses a GFCI outlet safely. Some PSUs and power strips have surge protection or grounding methods that can interfere with GFCI functionality. I encountered this issue in Arizona where my PSU kept tripping the GFCI breaker randomly, sometimes for days or just a few minutes. In another Ohio home, a UPS caused similar problems, so I replaced the breaker with a standard one. Good luck!