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Problem with PC getting stuck in restart cycle, resets upon power on

Problem with PC getting stuck in restart cycle, resets upon power on

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Lagden404
Junior Member
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02-13-2023, 03:11 PM
#1
Hi,
I’m experiencing a problem where my PC stays on for a couple of minutes before randomly turning off and restarting within ten seconds. This cycle repeats every time it restarts, and each time it shuts down again. It’s only started today, and I’ve had the components for less than a year.

I checked the temperatures in the BIOS when it powers off—everything looks normal, with CPU and RAM temps staying between 30-40°C before shutdown. A CMD scan for corrupted files came back clean, confirming it’s a hardware issue.

My current specs are:
Intel i7-13700KF
RTX 3080
4x8GB DDR4 RAM at 3200mhz
Gigabyte 850W PSU
Corsair H100x CPU cooler
MSI Pro B760-P DDR4 Motherboard

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Lagden404
02-13-2023, 03:11 PM #1

Hi,
I’m experiencing a problem where my PC stays on for a couple of minutes before randomly turning off and restarting within ten seconds. This cycle repeats every time it restarts, and each time it shuts down again. It’s only started today, and I’ve had the components for less than a year.

I checked the temperatures in the BIOS when it powers off—everything looks normal, with CPU and RAM temps staying between 30-40°C before shutdown. A CMD scan for corrupted files came back clean, confirming it’s a hardware issue.

My current specs are:
Intel i7-13700KF
RTX 3080
4x8GB DDR4 RAM at 3200mhz
Gigabyte 850W PSU
Corsair H100x CPU cooler
MSI Pro B760-P DDR4 Motherboard

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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Onghanson
Junior Member
16
02-13-2023, 03:38 PM
#2
When using less RAM, such as 2 DIMMs or just 1 DIMM, ensure XMP is disabled.
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Onghanson
02-13-2023, 03:38 PM #2

When using less RAM, such as 2 DIMMs or just 1 DIMM, ensure XMP is disabled.

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KablooieKablam
Posting Freak
908
02-18-2023, 12:28 AM
#3
Intel i7-13700KF paired with MSI Pro B760-P DDR4 board. Due to worries about Intel's processor wear problems, which BIOS version is installed on your motherboard?
Gigabyte 850W power supply unit.
The PSU brand is Gigabyte and the rated power is 850W. Could you tell me the exact model of the PSU and its release year?
Abrupt PC restarts often occur for two main reasons:
1) Overheating concerns
2) An insufficient PSU to handle full system demands.
4x8GB DDR4 RAM at 3200mhz.
Having four modules can strain the memory controller; a common fix for Intel's processor issues was reducing to one or two modules to ease pressure on the controller.
RTX 3080 users were recommended to use a 1KW PSU because the RTX 3000 model experienced significant temporary power spikes.
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KablooieKablam
02-18-2023, 12:28 AM #3

Intel i7-13700KF paired with MSI Pro B760-P DDR4 board. Due to worries about Intel's processor wear problems, which BIOS version is installed on your motherboard?
Gigabyte 850W power supply unit.
The PSU brand is Gigabyte and the rated power is 850W. Could you tell me the exact model of the PSU and its release year?
Abrupt PC restarts often occur for two main reasons:
1) Overheating concerns
2) An insufficient PSU to handle full system demands.
4x8GB DDR4 RAM at 3200mhz.
Having four modules can strain the memory controller; a common fix for Intel's processor issues was reducing to one or two modules to ease pressure on the controller.
RTX 3080 users were recommended to use a 1KW PSU because the RTX 3000 model experienced significant temporary power spikes.

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ReborntoKill
Posting Freak
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02-25-2023, 10:22 AM
#4
I don’t recall the BIOS version, but I found out about this problem when purchasing it and updated the BIOS at the beginning.
The PSU I have is from November 2024 and is brand new; its model is: UD850GM.
There’s no overheating concern since the temperatures in the BIOS are consistently between 30-40 degrees.
I wasn’t informed about the two extra power supplies or the 1000W PSU. If I were to replace the RAM, I’d need DDR5 and would also have to upgrade my motherboard.
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ReborntoKill
02-25-2023, 10:22 AM #4

I don’t recall the BIOS version, but I found out about this problem when purchasing it and updated the BIOS at the beginning.
The PSU I have is from November 2024 and is brand new; its model is: UD850GM.
There’s no overheating concern since the temperatures in the BIOS are consistently between 30-40 degrees.
I wasn’t informed about the two extra power supplies or the 1000W PSU. If I were to replace the RAM, I’d need DDR5 and would also have to upgrade my motherboard.

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Frogimouse
Member
217
02-25-2023, 06:58 PM
#5
If any of your four RAM sticks are faulty or being overclocked excessively, it might be the reason your PC shuts down abruptly. You can test stability by taking out a pair of DIMMs and running MemTest86 to see if the system holds up.
https://www.memtest86.com/
If the PC remains unreliable after removal, swap in the other pair and try slots A2/B2 for comparison. Note: turn off XMP settings before testing RAM to avoid stressing the processor.
As @Lutfij noted, your 13700K could have suffered from BIOS boost overvoltage damage (spikes above 1.55V). If the CPU is permanently harmed, you should initiate a return for replacement. A BIOS upgrade won’t repair existing damage but can help prevent more issues.
https://www.techradar.com/computing...ab...oming-soon
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Frogimouse
02-25-2023, 06:58 PM #5

If any of your four RAM sticks are faulty or being overclocked excessively, it might be the reason your PC shuts down abruptly. You can test stability by taking out a pair of DIMMs and running MemTest86 to see if the system holds up.
https://www.memtest86.com/
If the PC remains unreliable after removal, swap in the other pair and try slots A2/B2 for comparison. Note: turn off XMP settings before testing RAM to avoid stressing the processor.
As @Lutfij noted, your 13700K could have suffered from BIOS boost overvoltage damage (spikes above 1.55V). If the CPU is permanently harmed, you should initiate a return for replacement. A BIOS upgrade won’t repair existing damage but can help prevent more issues.
https://www.techradar.com/computing...ab...oming-soon