pc hard-locks cause certain fans to reach maximum speed
pc hard-locks cause certain fans to reach maximum speed
I'm still trying to figure out what's behind this problem. Occasionally, when the computer is under load, the video signal cuts out and it sounds like a vacuum. The machine won't power off from the power button, so I've had to use the power supply switch. It's a bit unsettling because I set the current capability to 140% and recently thought that shutting down via the power button might be linked to over-current reaching that level, potentially causing more damage.
Does anyone know what might be causing this? Could transistors fail in a way that doesn't completely disable the PC, or could the VRM or power supply components get damaged under these conditions? Is it possible my 2080 Ti is faulty? If so, could overclocking through Precision X1 trigger this issue?
I'm not sure if this matters, but I set my overclocks to default values just to see if they might have contributed. Surprisingly, the crash happened right away when I switched to desktop mode. A few minutes ago, I opened my case and changed the GPU slots from 2-4 to 1-3, moved the GPU to the second PCIe slot, and overclocked the system settings to what I've used before with good results:
CPU - 3.7 GHz with manual 1.35 v
Memory - 3800 MHz with manual 1.175 v SOC, (+ loosened timings)
Current capabilities at 130% and no LLC enabled
Right now, I don't seem to have the problem, but I haven't run any long, heavy tasks yet.
PC specifications:
Mobo - PRIME X370-PRO
CPU - Ryzen 1600 (with included cooler)
RAM - Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 C16
Powersupply - Corsair TX750M
GPU - RTX 2080 ti FE
Extra cooling – nothing special
Monitor - Samsung CF791
The question from nymic.lamac asks about the unusual behavior where PC components like soft/hard-locks and fans behave like a vacuum cleaner. It mentions concerns overclocking, power issues, and potential damage to VRM or power supply under load. The person seeks advice on possible causes, whether transistors could fail, if the system is damaged, and if their 2080 Ti graphics card might be affected. They also note that after adjusting settings, a crash occurred immediately when switching components.