PC restarts unexpectedly during gaming sessions.
PC restarts unexpectedly during gaming sessions.
Hi All,
Happy New Year!
I've been facing some problems with my PC, mainly when I'm gaming. It seems to restart every 6-9 months, sometimes for weeks without issue and other times right after a short gaming session. I play games like Arc Raiders, DayZ, and Rocket League. I don't think the overheating is the cause, but I'm not sure enough to confirm.
I've updated the GPU drivers, applied Windows updates, updated the BIOS, and turned off automatic restart.
At first, I thought a USB C device plugged into my front ports might be the issue—removing it fixed it temporarily, but it came back after a while. I also moved a second stick of RAM from port 2 to port 3 as recommended by my motherboard, and things improved briefly afterward.
Because of work commitments, I haven't played as much lately, but now I have some time to fix this. I'm unsure what components or software might be causing the problem and need guidance on where to start.
Hey there,
Here are your complete PC specifications so we can assist more accurately.
Most cases seem to point to a power supply issue. Having these details will aid in diagnosing the problem. However, other factors like specific hardware components or conflicts might also be involved. It could even relate to BIOS/UEFI settings.
Edit: And many Happy Returns for you and yours!
Here are the details of your system specifications:
- Intel Core i5-12400F at 2.5 GHz with 6 cores
- Deepcool AK620 CPU cooler with 68.99 CFM
- Gigabyte B660M GAMING X DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 motherboard
- G.Skill Ripjaws V with 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 RAM
- Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVMe SSD
- MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC graphics card
- NZXT H510 Flow ATX mid-tower case
- NZXT C (2019) 650 W power supply, 80+ Gold certified and fully modular
It seems like a poor memory card. Checking it out for a single drive and gaming might help. If that works, turn it off and switch the other one on. I've faced this issue with various devices before.
So you're using a newer model F34. It might be wise to update that first. Then proceed with running the RAM tests as @retro77 recommended. You can also perform memtest86+ outside the Windows setup. Test both drives together, and if errors appear, check each drive separately. This should help eliminate memory or BIOS problems. Your PSU looks solid with a 10-year warranty, so it might not be the main concern.