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PC often shuts down unexpectedly and I'm unsure what to do next regarding troubleshooting, GPU issues.

PC often shuts down unexpectedly and I'm unsure what to do next regarding troubleshooting, GPU issues.

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03-05-2016, 07:45 PM
#1
Hello user,
Problem summary: My computer occasionally freezes with GPU glitches—like squares clicking diagonally across the screen or random colored orbs flashing. It either restarts and shows a cache exception, goes black with a driver crash, or comes back with lingering artifacts and a GUI that disappears after reboot. Once I thought it was a GPU issue, but it turned out to be an AMD problem. I checked RAM, replaced two sticks, and still faced the same issues. I’ve tried reinstalling, updating BIOS, checking drivers, and even ran an RMA. Now I’m stuck with no clear solution.

Side note: The TPM is logging errors and reporting unrecoverable issues. Any tips or clues would be greatly appreciated.

I’m curious about how this affects my build’s value. Thanks for reading.
If you have any suggestions, I’d really appreciate it.
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lightninglogan
03-05-2016, 07:45 PM #1

Hello user,
Problem summary: My computer occasionally freezes with GPU glitches—like squares clicking diagonally across the screen or random colored orbs flashing. It either restarts and shows a cache exception, goes black with a driver crash, or comes back with lingering artifacts and a GUI that disappears after reboot. Once I thought it was a GPU issue, but it turned out to be an AMD problem. I checked RAM, replaced two sticks, and still faced the same issues. I’ve tried reinstalling, updating BIOS, checking drivers, and even ran an RMA. Now I’m stuck with no clear solution.

Side note: The TPM is logging errors and reporting unrecoverable issues. Any tips or clues would be greatly appreciated.

I’m curious about how this affects my build’s value. Thanks for reading.
If you have any suggestions, I’d really appreciate it.

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mike_channel
Member
130
03-06-2016, 10:14 PM
#2
Consider repositioning your CPU, as similar fixes have resolved unusual problems before.
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mike_channel
03-06-2016, 10:14 PM #2

Consider repositioning your CPU, as similar fixes have resolved unusual problems before.

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SofiaMJ
Junior Member
46
03-07-2016, 12:09 PM
#3
Thanks for the response. I'll need to place an order for thermal paste, which may take a few days.
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SofiaMJ
03-07-2016, 12:09 PM #3

Thanks for the response. I'll need to place an order for thermal paste, which may take a few days.