PC shuts down and emits a buzzing sound exclusively during gameplay.
PC shuts down and emits a buzzing sound exclusively during gameplay.
I upgraded to a Corsair RM850x and three Arctic P12 A-RGB fans, yet the problem persisted. BIOS is set to version F5c. Following the previous crash, my RAM dropped from 16GB to 8GB. Greetings everyone. My PC recently began freezing and emitting a loud buzz through the headphones while gaming. The affected titles are Football Manager 24 and Helldivers 2. At first, when I launched Helldivers last week, the FPS was poor, later revealing a misaligned RAM stick. After cleaning the RAM slots and reinserting the sticks, I regained 16GB of RAM and saw a significant boost in FPS. However, the PC still experienced the issue. I updated BIOS, Windows, essential drivers, and ran sfc /scannow. Memtest86 ran for 9.5 hours with no errors. Despite this, nothing resolved the problem. All system logs display generic crash messages. hwinfo64 shows normal operation under stress. If anyone found a fix, please let me know. IMG_7347.mov Edited March 28, 2024 by qt0021
Check each ram stick individually. If one fails in any channel, remove it and try reviving the remaining ones using a tissue and either isopropyl or water. If two or more sticks still don’t work, the issue likely lies with the motherboard. You can attempt to fix it by cleaning the golden pads with a tissue and some isopropyl or water. If that doesn’t help, scrub the RAM slots with a fresh clean toothbrush. If problems persist, remove all heatsinks and the CMOS battery, then discharge by shorting the power button and rinse with water. It usually takes about a day for both components to dry completely. The motherboard and RAM seem suspicious here, so it’s best to test them both.
You likely refer to removing heatsinks from the motherboard. To reattach them, ensure the clips are secure and gently press until they click into place. If damaged, replace the affected area carefully.
Check if the problem stems from the motherboard itself, not just the RAM. You can swap the motherboard and RAM to test further. The older RAM might still be usable for now.
Thanks everyone for the advice. I cleaned the RAM slots and tested the sticks separately. They both functioned on A2 and B2. I started the PC with 16GB RAM. Then I played PUBG at low settings, and after about five minutes of no combat, the computer froze and made a buzzing sound. After restarting, I added 16GB of RAM. Something important to note: this PC was built custom from Cyberpower. This problem occurred before a couple of times when I used it for 2-3 days, but not again recently. Also, occasionally the mouse and keyboard would disconnect for a few seconds while gaming, then reconnect. I’m leaning more toward the motherboard issue. Attached is a log of my most recent troubleshooting events.
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