Pc with random resets
Pc with random resets
Hello,
Here are the details:
Hardware: Asus TUFx570 plus, 3600x CPU, Noctua D14 cooler, G Skill Rrident Z 3600 with 16GB RAM, Sapphire 5700xt GPU, Intel 660 1T NVME SSD, Corsair RMi 650w power supply.
Issue: Frequent random restarts after reinstalling Windows. Occurred last week; since then the PC restarts multiple times daily during gaming, web browsing, or YouTube watching. No other software issues reported.
Recent attempts:
- Reinstalled Windows multiple times.
- After each attempt, PC restarted several times during installation.
- After 6 tries without forcing a restart, only basic drivers and network updates worked.
- RAM tested with MemTest86 – no errors (4 full runs).
- CPU tested with Cinebench and Intel BurnTest – stable temperatures, no overheating.
- GPU checked via FurMark and Unigine – temperatures 60-70°C, hotspot reached once, no issues.
- M.2 drive scanned and command prompt test passed – no problems.
After these tests and a fresh install, I’m unsure where the restarts are coming from. No crash dumps or minidumps were created; only event logs recorded.
Current temporary solution: Changed advanced settings/recovery options to disable automatic restart, then turned off the BIOS settings. The PC became more stable (2 crashes since changes), but I still don’t think this fully resolves the problem.
Any suggestions for further steps or fixes?
Thanks a lot!
Hello there! Just a note about the power supply: it's a Corsair RMi 650w 80 gold. You may wish to look for a more stable 750W option and check if the problem continues.
Hello,
The power supply was from late 2019. I used it for about six months before placing it inside a cardboard case. Then in late 2023 I started using it again so it shouldn't have accumulated much wear. It still has the warranty, which is ten years. The whole PC was assembled in late 2019.
I marked it with a furmark and ran an Intel burn test for 20 minutes to stress-test the CPU, GPU, and PSU, but it didn’t crash.
I also used a multimeter to check the voltages from the 24-pin connector, following the guidelines on the Corsair website. The readings were within the acceptable range for my PSU.
I plan to replace the PSU just to rule out this component.
Thanks for your help.