pc stopped working, likely the graphics card failed but what caused it?
pc stopped working, likely the graphics card failed but what caused it?
Hi everyone, I just faced an issue with my PC:
While playing Overwatch, the computer froze and the Ctrl+Alt+Del shortcut didn’t work. After a few seconds, it rebooted itself, but the screen went black again.
I wanted to figure out what happened and who was responsible. I tried resetting the motherboard by removing the battery for 30 minutes, but that didn’t fix anything. When I took out the GPU, the monitor turned on. Now I realize the GPU might have been the cause of this problem.
When I turned the PC back on with the GPU connected, the fans started spinning up and then stopped instantly. I also played for about two months using the same settings since I upgraded my hardware at that time.
My suggestion is to check the PSU, but when I built the PC, I checked many websites to see if my power supply would be sufficient, and it was...
PC specs:
PSU: Coolermaster 600W
GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 8GB
CPU: Intel i5-6400 2.7 GHz socket 1151
Motherboard: MSI H170 Gaming M3
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 128GB and HDD 500GB
OS: Windows 10 Home x64
If you need more details, feel free to ask.
PS: Sorry if I made any grammar mistakes (I’m not a native speaker) and typos in advance.
Since the model of the PSU isn't specified, I can't determine its quality. A 600W rating alone doesn't reveal the full picture; you need to check the +3.3V, +5V, and +12V specifications. Visit the BIOS or hardware monitor section to verify these values and ensure they fall within the ±5% tolerance range. PSU Voltage Tolerances https://www.lifewire.com/power-supply-vo...es-2624583 If the readings are unsatisfactory, consider purchasing a higher-quality 500W or larger PSU from reputable brands such as XFX, Seasonic, some Evga models, Antec, Corsair, etc. More details available at because certain CM-branded units can be poor.
Since the model of the PSU isn't specified, I can't determine its quality. A 600W rating alone doesn't reveal the full picture; you need to examine the +3.3V, +5V, and +12V specifications. Check these details in the BIOS or hardware monitor section, and verify that the voltage tolerances fall within a ±5% range. PSU Voltage Tolerances https://www.lifewire.com/power-supply-vo...es-2624583 If the voltages don’t meet expectations, consider purchasing a higher-quality 500W or larger PSU from reputable brands such as XFX, Seasonic, some Evga models, Antec, Corsair, etc. More information can be found at Be cautious with CM-branded units, as they often perform poorly. If the voltage readings are satisfactory, you might try uninstalling the NVIDIA driver via the onboard iGPU and DDU, then reinstalling the GTX1070 to see if the PC boots. If it boots successfully, the issue could be related to the GPU driver. If not, test the GTX1070 on another system, as the GPU itself might have a problem. DDU http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/disp...nload.html
the cooler master rs-600-acab-m4 is the full name of the psu, and right now i'm unable to work on my pc. however, after checking various online stats, it seems like it should be fine. i'll attempt to install the gpu on my friend's computer to see how it goes.