Question PC crashes often without BSOD, automatic restart, and major issues
Question PC crashes often without BSOD, automatic restart, and major issues
Hi All,
I recently upgraded my pc. I upgraded the GPU, CPU, MOBO, RAM. The existing hardware is the PSU and the various HD's and SSD's. (ill list the specific components at the bottom)
The issue seems to happen both when playing games and when using some random applications like Opera GX. The game or app freezes for 2-3 seconds, blackscreens and then shows the Asus logo as it reboots. It's important to note that it doesn't crash every time I play certain games. It seems to be almost indiscriminate. I have saved the event viewers logs from a few of the crashes and they all shame the same Error details:
"A fatal hardware error has occurred.
Component: Memory
Error Source: Machine Check Exception"
What I have tried (I read memory to mean RAM):
- Purchased new RAM
- Tried various RAM slots
System:
Windows 11
MOBO: Asus ROG Strix B550-F gaming Wifi II AMD AM4 ATX MOBO
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900x
GPU: RTX 4060ti
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32gb (2x16gb) 3600MHz
CPU cooler: Cooler master hyper 212 CPU block
Various fans
HD/SSDs: Some samsung ssds both PCi and non PCi, Various WD HD's
PSU: EVGA Super NOVA 650 P2 (approx 6-7 years old)
Im not sure what other information is relevant. I can provide the event logs if that helps further.
I may try a fresh windows install tomorrow to eliminate that aswell.
SORRY: 1 last thing that might be relevant but probably not. When the Store that upgraded/built the pc installed windows 11 it somehow had secure boot disabled and I had to manually go into my bios and change that.
Thanks in advance!!
if you are using a new motherboard, a fresh OS install is necessary. ensure all disks are removed except the main OS location during the installation process. How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial Windows 11 Clean install tutorial is designed to guide you through each step of performing a clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It can also be used for earlier versions, though some visual differences may exist while overall functionality remains largely unchanged. forums. please note the PSU make and model are missing, as well as its overall age. monitor temperatures closely. this method is considered outdated and insufficient for cooling a modern CPU during gaming sessions.
Hi John,
Thanks for your quick reply.
I've added the PSU to my hardware list and completed a fresh Windows 11 installation by the company that performed the upgrade. I'm thinking about another clean install to check if this resolves the problem.
Uncertain how it all connects, but when Windows 11 was installed, the secure bot feature in BioS was disabled. I turned it back on manually. It's possible this might have caused the issue, though it seems unlikely.
I've been keeping an eye on temperatures and, before any resets, I haven't seen the CPU exceed 74°C (Celsius). Do you know of any application that could stress-test the CPU to see if it triggers the crash or reboot?
the Super Nova P2 series represent some of their top-tier products.
usually i wouldn't expect a problem, but it seems it's reaching its age.
are you employing any third-party cables, extenders, or adapters from the power supply unit to the system?
i would also double-check that all cables are firmly connected to the power supply and to the motherboard, GPU, etc.