PC has been stopping unexpectedly for a week.
PC has been stopping unexpectedly for a week.
Hola, amigos. El equipo de mi pareja ha dejado de funcionar de manera inesperada hace una semana. Al principio se apagó completamente, luego no se reinició por unos 5 minutos y volvió a encenderse. Después, esto ocurre cada 5 o 10 minutos. No parece que estuviera usando la máquina. Hemos contactado a varias personas y buscado ayuda en foros, pero sin éxito. Revisamos la temperatura y todo está estable incluso cuando se apaga. Desconectamos la PC y la desconectamos del enchufe, revisando cables sueltos. Componentes: CPU AMD 3700X, GPU EVGA Nvidea GFORCE RTX 3060, RAM 8GB, almacenamiento 1TB Corsair MP600, motherboard MSI MPGX570, ventilador NZXT Kraken Z63. Video que capturé uno de esos episodios y otro de la instalación completa. Problema con el sistema: PC fallando periódicamente.
Yes, you can access the BIOS settings. The clicking sound usually originates from the motherboard or power supply unit during startup.
The computer remained on for a short time, and I had no idea what that clicking noise meant. We entered the BIOS once but didn’t know what to do. It didn’t shut down during the BIOS screen if that’s what you were wondering about. Many people mentioned they’ve never seen anything similar, which makes me feel concerned.
The sound and light appear coordinated, suggesting a possible connection between them.
Let me review your setup before the issues began. Were there any modifications made to the PC? Could the noise originate from the motherboard or power supply unit? In the best scenario, it might be related to the LEDs, while in the worst case, it could involve the motherboard or PSU. How familiar are you with assembling and disassembling a PC? Do you feel confident enough to handle specific cables or components?
I assembled the PC myself and gathered a parts list from a Discord group of PC builders. I’m sure I can handle the build and disassembly, though I’m not sure about troubleshooting. What were you hoping to check in the BIOS? Enabled XMP profile 1—could that be relevant? If you need guidance on what to focus on during disassembly, let me know!
Generally, it comes down to what you've already attempted. Have you checked if XMP was enabled, tested a single stick of RAM, or replaced any components?
I haven’t tested without the XMP Profile or used a single stick. I went with two sticks instead of four. After assembling the PC, nothing changed—now it feels like it’s been around for about two years. Are there any other clues indicating the PSU is failing? That was our initial concern.