PC Randomly Reboots
PC Randomly Reboots
The PC has worked well with the PSU from April to mid-October. During random reboots, no games were running and only a few programs were active. It seems the device wasn't consuming excessive power.
Review this... the newest BIOS F11 seems to trigger random restarts. How can I go back to the earlier version?
It's your decision, but when BSODs or restarts occur, it's not wise to assume everything is functioning properly. Parts can fail and become unstable, even though the 750W PSU might be able to power the PC at its rated capacity. When I assemble a PC, I estimate the expected power usage and then double it to choose a suitable PSU—ideally a 1000W model.
Several suspects are involved, including the PSU. It might not be just one part or application—there could be a combination of factors causing the BSODs or restarts/reboots. It’s beneficial that TA.exe has been running for a long time and may continue to do so. But be aware that other changes might now interfere with TA.exe. You might need to review your code to confirm everything is current and no deprecation issues are present. It generally works well unless something specific is present.
Reviewing the log entries reveals mentions of Adobe and Visual Studio. Graphics could affect the GPU's power needs on the PSU.
Examine Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer closely. Each click provides more information, which may or may not be useful.
You should focus on error codes, warnings, and informational events just before or during reboots. A pattern seems to exist. Search online for the provided error codes to find possible clues.
You are familiar with your system and code. Certain error codes could offer further insight into identifying the cause.
Thank you for your input. However, as discussed before when using just Windows and browser tabs, my PC doesn't consume power even near the maximum output of my PSU. I performed calculations prior to purchasing that PSU, and my system had no issues before. A few months ago, while playing a game with high graphics settings, it still functioned well. Therefore, I don't think the PSU is the main concern at this time.
TA.exe doesn't run continuously; it's a .net app that doesn't directly affect hardware. It's an old program used by many, and it hasn't caused any major problems on PCs before. Adobe is suitable for PDF reading, and Visual Studio is for coding in .net. Not related to graphics. When the system restarts automatically earlier, the GPU was idle since no other programs were running. I believe this might be a BIOS issue, as it began after upgrading to the latest BIOS version. I've downgraded the BIOS now and will check if it resolves the problem.
I reduced the BIOS settings yesterday because the issue began after updating to the newest version. Would it be wise to send bios pictures to confirm everything is set correctly for your equipment? Since you can't capture a screen shot in the BIOS, using your phone to take photos makes sense.